Dollar GeneralWBO:DGEN -2.28%74 FCF Margin % is 3.38% as of Apr. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 5.08. GuruFocus rates WBO:DGEN with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €106.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, Dollar General ranks better than 76.77% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dollar General's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:DGEN'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.12 Med: 5.08 Max: 8.44
Current: 5.11
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Dollar General was 8.44%. The lowest was 1.12%. And the median was 5.08%.
WBO:DGEN's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 76.77% of 310
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.835
vs WBO:DGEN: 5.11
Dollar General FCF Margin % Related Terms
Dollar General FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dollar General'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.
WBO:DGEN vs DLTR, BJ, PSMT: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, Dollar General'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 General FCF Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Dollar General's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dollar General'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 General (WBO:DGEN) has a FCF Margin % of 3.38% as of Apr. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Dollar General and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 5.08. Over the past decade, Dollar General's FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.12 to 8.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Dollar General ranks #72 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 23.2%.
Is Dollar General's FCF Margin % too high?
Dollar General's current FCF Margin % of 3.38% is 33% below median its 10-year median of 5.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.12 to a high of 8.44. The Retail - Defensive industry median FCF Margin % is 1.84. Dollar General's value of 3.38% is 84.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dollar General ranks #72 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 FCF Margin % compare to DLTR and BJ?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Dollar General ranks #72 out of 310 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Dollar General in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.84. Dollar General's value of 3.38% is 84.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Dollar General's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.12 to 8.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.08 vs. the industry median of 1.84, 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 FCF Margin % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median FCF Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.84, based on 310 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 General's current FCF Margin % of 3.38% is 84.2% 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 General and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dollar General's current FCF Margin % is 3.38%, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 5.08. 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 €106.47, compared to a current price of €102.65 — trading 3.6% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 3.38%, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 5.08 and 84.2% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.84. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dollar General (WBO:DGEN), the current FCF Margin % is 3.38% 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 €102.65 is trading 3.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €106.47.
GuruFocus considers Dollar General to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:DGEN:
FCF Margin %: 3.38% (33% below median its 10-year median of 5.08)
GF Value™: €106.47 vs. price of €102.65 (3.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 84.2% above the Retail - Defensive median (#72 of 310)
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.
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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