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Dollar General's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $3,410 Mil. Dollar General's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $13,279 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Dollar General's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $3,410 Mil. Dollar General's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $10,787 Mil. Therefore, Dollar General's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 31.62%.
Dollar General had a gross margin of 31.62% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Dollar General was 31.76%. The lowest was 29.59%. And the median was 30.72%.
Warning Sign:
Dollar General Corp gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.2%.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Dollar General had a gross margin of 31.62% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Dollar General Gross Profit Related Terms
Dollar General Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dollar General's Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Dollar General's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dollar General's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit 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 $13,279 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Dollar General (DG) has a Gross Profit of $13,279 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Dollar General and its competitors.
Is Dollar General's Gross Profit too high?
Dollar General's current Gross Profit is $13,279 Mil. Overall, Dollar General has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dollar General's Gross Profit compare to DLTR and BJ?
Dollar General's Gross Profit of $13,279 Mil 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 Gross Profit for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Dollar General and its competitors. Dollar General's current Gross Profit is $13,279 Mil. 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 $122.63, compared to a current price of $122.31 — trading 0.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is $13,279 Mil. Dollar General's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dollar General (DG), the current Gross Profit is $13,279 Mil 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 (DG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dollar General stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $122.31 is trading 0.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $122.63.
GuruFocus considers Dollar General to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DG:
Gross Profit: $13,279 Mil
GF Value™: $122.63 vs. price of $122.31 (0.3% below fair value)
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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