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Dollar GeneralMEX:DGG 72 EV-to-EBIT is 18.15 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 18.92. GuruFocus rates MEX:DGG with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,132.10 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 261 Retail - Defensive companies, Dollar General ranks worse than 71.65% on this metric.
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Dollar General's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN717,330 Mil.
Dollar General's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN40,645 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Dollar General EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Dollar General EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dollar General's EV-to-EBIT can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Discount Stores subindustry, Dollar General's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Dollar General EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Dollar General's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dollar General's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Dollar General's current Enterprise Value is MXN737,879 Mil.
Dollar General's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN40,645 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Dollar General (MEX:DGG) has a EV-to-EBIT of 18.15 as of Jul. 29, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Dollar General and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 18.92. Over the past decade, Dollar General's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 10.68 to 25.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Dollar General ranks #187 out of 261 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 71.6%.
Is Dollar General's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Dollar General's current EV-to-EBIT of 18.15 is near median its 10-year median of 18.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.68 to a high of 25.45. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.44. Dollar General's value of 18.15 is 35% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dollar General ranks #187 out of 261 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Dollar General has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dollar General's EV-to-EBIT compare to DLTR and BJ?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Dollar General ranks #187 out of 261 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Dollar General in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.44. Dollar General's value of 18.15 is 35% above this benchmark. Historically, Dollar General's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 10.68 to 25.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.92 vs. the industry median of 13.44, Dollar General has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Retail - Defensive companies is 13.44, based on 261 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dollar General's current EV-to-EBIT of 18.15 is 35% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Dollar General and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dollar General's current EV-to-EBIT is 18.15, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dollar General stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dollar General (MEX:DGG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,132.10, compared to a current price of MXN2,195.00 — trading 3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 18.15, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.92 and 35% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 13.44. Dollar General's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dollar General (MEX:DGG), the current EV-to-EBIT is 18.15 as of Jul. 29, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Dollar General (MEX:DGG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dollar General stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN2,195.00 is trading 3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,132.10.
GuruFocus considers Dollar General to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:DGG:
EV-to-EBIT: 18.15 (near median its 10-year median of 18.92)
GF Value™: MXN2,132.10 vs. price of MXN2,195.00 (3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35% above the Retail - Defensive median (#187 of 261)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:DGG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Since its beginning in 1939, Dollar General has grown to become the largest dollar store operator in the United States, with more than 20,000 small-box discount stores across 48 states. The firm generated over $42 billion in fiscal 2025 sales. The retailer maintains a heavy concentration of stores in rural and low-income markets underserved by big-box retailers. It's 11,000 stock-keeping units, including 2,000 priced at $1 or less, span consumables (82% of sales), seasonal items (10%), home products (5%), and apparel (3%). More than 20% of sales are derived from private label.
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