Dollar General (WBO:DGEN) EPS (Basic): €6.08 (TTM As of Apr. 2026)


WBO:DGEN Dollar General Corp WBO:DGEN
74 GF Score
Price €100.55
GF Value €106.98
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Dollar General EPS (Basic)?

Dollar General WBO:DGEN -1.13% 74 EPS (Basic) is €6.08 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:DGEN with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €106.98 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Dollar General's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €1.73. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €6.08.

Dollar General's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €1.71. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €6.05.

Dollar General's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €1.71. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was 6.05.

During the past 12 months, Dollar General's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 34.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -13.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -12.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 6.10% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

During the past 13 years, Dollar General's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 166.80% per year. The lowest was -28.90% per year. And the median was 16.40% per year.

Dollar General  (WBO:DGEN) EPS (Basic) Explanation

EPS is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.

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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.

Dollar General EPS (Basic) Related Terms

Dollar General EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dollar General's EPS (Basic) 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.

Dollar General EPS (Basic) Chart

Dollar General Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
EPS (Basic)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.05 9.96 6.95 4.95 5.85

Dollar General Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
EPS (Basic) Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.58 1.60 1.10 1.65 1.73
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Dollar General EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

Dollar General's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Jan. 2026 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(1286.977-0)/220.090
=5.85

Dollar General's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Apr. 2026 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(379.729-0)/220.347
=1.72

EPS (Basic) 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 €6.08

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EPS (Basic) →
What does a EPS (Basic) of €6.08 mean?
Dollar General (WBO:DGEN) has a EPS (Basic) of €6.08 as of Apr. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Dollar General and its competitors.
Is Dollar General's EPS (Basic) too high?
Dollar General's current EPS (Basic) is €6.08. Overall, Dollar General has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dollar General's EPS (Basic) compare to DLTR and BJ?
Dollar General's EPS (Basic) of €6.08 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EPS (Basic) for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, EPS (Basic) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EPS (Basic) mean?
A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Dollar General and its competitors. Dollar General's current EPS (Basic) is €6.08. 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 (WBO:DGEN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €106.98, compared to a current price of €100.55 — trading 6% below its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is €6.08. Dollar General's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EPS (Basic) calculated?
EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dollar General (WBO:DGEN), the current EPS (Basic) is €6.08 as of Apr. 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 (WBO:DGEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dollar General stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €100.55 is trading 6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €106.98. GuruFocus considers Dollar General to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:DGEN:

  • EPS (Basic): €6.08
  • GF Value™: €106.98 vs. price of €100.55 (6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:DGEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Dollar General Business Description

Address 100 Mission Ridge, Goodlettsville, TN, USA, 37072
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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