Dollar GeneralMEX:DGG 71 FCF Yield % is 8.35 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 86% above its 10-year median of 4.48. GuruFocus rates MEX:DGG with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,844.61 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 313 Retail - Defensive companies, Dollar General ranks better than 68.37% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Dollar General FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dollar General's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Discount Stores subindustry, Dollar General's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % data, can be viewed below:
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Dollar General FCF Yield % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Dollar General's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dollar General's FCF Yield % falls into.
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Dollar General (MEX:DGG) has a FCF Yield % of 8.35 as of Jun. 27, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Dollar General and its competitors. This is 86% above median its historical median of 4.48. Over the past decade, Dollar General's FCF Yield % has ranged from 0.17 to 10.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Dollar General ranks #99 out of 313 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 31.6%.
Is Dollar General's FCF Yield % too high?
Dollar General's current FCF Yield % of 8.35 is 86% above median its 10-year median of 4.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 10.95. The Retail - Defensive industry median FCF Yield % is 3.62. Dollar General's value of 8.35 is 130.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dollar General ranks #99 out of 313 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dollar General has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dollar General's FCF Yield % compare to DLTR and BJ?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Dollar General ranks #99 out of 313 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Dollar General in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 3.62. Dollar General's value of 8.35 is 130.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Dollar General's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 0.17 to 10.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.48 vs. the industry median of 3.62, 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 Yield % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median FCF Yield % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.62, based on 313 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dollar General's current FCF Yield % of 8.35 is 130.7% 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 Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Dollar General and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median FCF Yield % is 3.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dollar General's current FCF Yield % is 8.35, which is 86% above median its own 10-year median of 4.48. 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 MXN1,844.61, compared to a current price of MXN1,808.00 — trading 2% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 8.35, which is 86% above median its 10-year median of 4.48 and 130.7% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.62. Dollar General's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dollar General (MEX:DGG), the current FCF Yield % is 8.35 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 (MEX:DGG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dollar General stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,808.00 is trading 2% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,844.61.
GuruFocus considers Dollar General to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:DGG:
FCF Yield %: 8.35 (86% above median its 10-year median of 4.48)
GF Value™: MXN1,844.61 vs. price of MXN1,808.00 (2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 130.7% above the Retail - Defensive median (#99 of 313)
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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