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Dollar GeneralMEX:DGG 78 EV-to-EBITDA is 12.48 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 14.36. GuruFocus rates MEX:DGG with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,087.37 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 271 Retail - Defensive companies, Dollar General ranks worse than 71.59% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Dollar General's enterprise value is MXN747,026 Mil.
Dollar General's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN59,847 Mil. Therefore, Dollar General's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 12.48.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dollar General's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:DGG'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.02 Med: 14.36 Max: 20.63
Current: 12.89
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Dollar General was 20.63. The lowest was 9.02. And the median was 14.36.
MEX:DGG's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 71.59% of 271
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 8.75
vs MEX:DGG: 12.89
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Dollar General (MEX:DGG) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Dollar General's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Dollar General's share price for today is MXN2195.00.
Dollar General's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 MXN127.307.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Dollar General's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
MEX:DGG vs DLTR, BJ, PSMT: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, Dollar General's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Dollar General's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dollar General's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Dollar General's current Enterprise Value is MXN747,026 Mil.
Dollar General's EBITDA 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 MXN59,847 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-EBITDA of 12.48 as of Jul. 30, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Dollar General. This is 13% below median its historical median of 14.36. Over the past decade, Dollar General's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.02 to 20.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Dollar General ranks #194 out of 271 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 71.6%.
Is Dollar General's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Dollar General's current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.48 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 14.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.02 to a high of 20.63. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.75. Dollar General's value of 12.48 is 42.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dollar General ranks #194 out of 271 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Dollar General has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dollar General's EV-to-EBITDA compare to DLTR and BJ?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Dollar General ranks #194 out of 271 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Dollar General in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.75. Dollar General's value of 12.48 is 42.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Dollar General's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.02 to 20.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.36 vs. the industry median of 8.75, 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-EBITDA for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Defensive companies is 8.75, based on 271 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dollar General's current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.48 is 42.6% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Dollar General. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dollar General's current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.48, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 14.36. 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 MXN2,087.37, compared to a current price of MXN2,195.00 — trading 5.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.48, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 14.36 and 42.6% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 8.75. Dollar General's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dollar General (MEX:DGG), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.48 as of Jul. 30, 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 5.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,087.37.
GuruFocus considers Dollar General to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:DGG:
EV-to-EBITDA: 12.48 (13% below median its 10-year median of 14.36)
GF Value™: MXN2,087.37 vs. price of MXN2,195.00 (5.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 42.6% above the Retail - Defensive median (#194 of 271)
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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