Dollar TreeDLTR +5.24%75 FCF Margin % is 7.86% as of Apr. 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 5.83. GuruFocus rates DLTR with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $145.91 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 309 Retail - Defensive companies, Dollar Tree ranks better than 86.73% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Dollar Tree's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $391 Mil. Dollar Tree's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $4,976 Mil. Therefore, Dollar Tree's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 7.86%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dollar Tree's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DLTR'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.55 Med: 5.83 Max: 8.89
Current: 7.88
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Dollar Tree was 8.89%. The lowest was 1.55%. And the median was 5.83%.
DLTR's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 86.73% of 309
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.81
vs DLTR: 7.88
Dollar Tree FCF Margin % Related Terms
Dollar Tree FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dollar Tree's FCF Margin % 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 Tree's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 Tree FCF Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Dollar Tree's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dollar Tree's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 Tree (DLTR) has a FCF Margin % of 7.86% as of Apr. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Dollar Tree and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 5.83. Over the past decade, Dollar Tree's FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.55 to 8.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Dollar Tree ranks #41 out of 309 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 13.3%.
Is Dollar Tree's FCF Margin % too high?
Dollar Tree's current FCF Margin % of 7.86% is 35% above median its 10-year median of 5.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.55 to a high of 8.89. The Retail - Defensive industry median FCF Margin % is 1.81. Dollar Tree's value of 7.86% is 334.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dollar Tree ranks #41 out of 309 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dollar Tree has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dollar Tree's FCF Margin % compare to DG and BJ?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Dollar Tree ranks #41 out of 309 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Dollar Tree in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.81. Dollar Tree's value of 7.86% is 334.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Dollar Tree's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.55 to 8.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.83 vs. the industry median of 1.81, Dollar Tree 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 FCF Margin % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median FCF Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.81, based on 309 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dollar Tree's current FCF Margin % of 7.86% is 334.3% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Dollar Tree and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dollar Tree's current FCF Margin % is 7.86%, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 5.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dollar Tree stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dollar Tree (DLTR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $145.91, compared to a current price of $119.35 — trading 18.2% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 7.86%, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 5.83 and 334.3% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.81. Dollar Tree's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dollar Tree (DLTR), the current FCF Margin % is 7.86% 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 Tree (DLTR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dollar Tree stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $119.35 is trading 18.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $145.91.
GuruFocus considers Dollar Tree to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DLTR:
FCF Margin %: 7.86% (35% above median its 10-year median of 5.83)
GF Value™: $145.91 vs. price of $119.35 (18.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 334.3% above the Retail - Defensive median (#41 of 309)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DLTR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1986, Dollar Tree operates almost 9,000 small-box discount stores across the United States and Canada, offering roughly 85% of its merchandise under $2. The chain targets value-conscious suburban and urban shoppers with a mix of consumables (49% of sales), variety (45%), and seasonal goods (6%). In fiscal 2025, Dollar Tree generated over $19 billion in sales, through its multi-price strategy, higher-margin discretionary assortments, and private-label products that account for nearly one-third of sales.
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