Dollar GeneralDG +1.66%75 EV-to-FCF is 18.53 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 24.98. GuruFocus rates DG with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $121.93 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 210 Retail - Defensive companies, Dollar General ranks worse than 55.71% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Dollar General's Enterprise Value is $40,808 Mil.
Dollar General's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $2,202 Mil. Therefore, Dollar General's EV-to-FCF for today is 18.53.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dollar General's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
DG'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.84 Med: 24.98 Max: 784.06
Current: 18.53
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Dollar General was 784.06. The lowest was 15.84. And the median was 24.98.
DG's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 55.71% of 210
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 17.085
vs DG: 18.53
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 $119.51.
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 $7.070.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Dollar General EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Dollar General EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dollar General's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Dollar General's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dollar General's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Dollar General's current Enterprise Value is $40,808 Mil.
Dollar General's Free Cash Flow 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 $2,202 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 (DG) has a EV-to-FCF of 18.53 as of Jun. 27, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Dollar General and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 24.98. Over the past decade, Dollar General's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 15.84 to 784.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Dollar General ranks #117 out of 210 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 55.7%.
Is Dollar General's EV-to-FCF too high?
Dollar General's current EV-to-FCF of 18.53 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 24.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.84 to a high of 784.06. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-FCF is 17.09. Dollar General's value of 18.53 is 8.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dollar General ranks #117 out of 210 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Dollar General has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dollar General's EV-to-FCF compare to DLTR and BJ?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Dollar General ranks #117 out of 210 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Dollar General in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 17.09. Dollar General's value of 18.53 is 8.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Dollar General's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 15.84 to 784.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.98 vs. the industry median of 17.09, 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-FCF for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Retail - Defensive companies is 17.09, based on 210 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dollar General's current EV-to-FCF of 18.53 is 8.5% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Dollar General and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 17.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dollar General's current EV-to-FCF is 18.53, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 24.98. 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 (DG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $121.93, compared to a current price of $119.51 — trading 2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 18.53, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 24.98 and 8.5% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 17.09. Dollar General's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dollar General (DG), the current EV-to-FCF is 18.53 as of Jun. 27, 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 (DG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dollar General stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $119.51 is trading 2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $121.93.
GuruFocus considers Dollar General to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DG:
EV-to-FCF: 18.53 (26% below median its 10-year median of 24.98)
GF Value™: $121.93 vs. price of $119.51 (2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.5% above the Retail - Defensive median (#117 of 210)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DG 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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