Dollar GeneralMEX:DGG 71 Interest Coverage is 13.52 as of Apr. 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 20.57. GuruFocus rates MEX:DGG with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,875.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 255 Retail - Defensive companies, Dollar General ranks better than 54.51% on this metric.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's
Operating Income
by its Interest Expense. Dollar General's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN11,184 Mil. Dollar General's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN-827 Mil.
Dollar General's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 13.52.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dollar General's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:DGG'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.25 Med: 20.57 Max: 23.64
Current: 10.63
MEX:DGG's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 54.51% of 255
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 8.8
vs MEX:DGG: 10.63
Dollar General (MEX:DGG) Interest Coverage Explanation
Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.
Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .
Dollar General Interest Coverage Related Terms
Dollar General Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dollar General's Interest Coverage 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.
Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
MEX:DGG vs DLTR, BJ, PSMT: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, Dollar General's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage 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 Interest Coverage vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Dollar General's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dollar General's Interest Coverage falls into.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:
* 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 (MEX:DGG) has a Interest Coverage of 13.52 as of Apr. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Dollar General and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 20.57. Over the past decade, Dollar General's Interest Coverage has ranged from 6.25 to 23.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Dollar General ranks #116 out of 255 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 45.5%.
Is Dollar General's Interest Coverage too high?
Dollar General's current Interest Coverage of 13.52 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 20.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.25 to a high of 23.64. The Retail - Defensive industry median Interest Coverage is 8.80. Dollar General's value of 13.52 is 53.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dollar General ranks #116 out of 255 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 Interest Coverage compare to DLTR and BJ?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Dollar General ranks #116 out of 255 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts Dollar General in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.80. Dollar General's value of 13.52 is 53.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Dollar General's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 6.25 to 23.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.57 vs. the industry median of 8.80, 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 Interest Coverage for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Interest Coverage among Retail - Defensive companies is 8.80, based on 255 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dollar General's current Interest Coverage of 13.52 is 53.6% 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 Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Dollar General and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dollar General's current Interest Coverage is 13.52, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 20.57. 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 MXN1,875.21, compared to a current price of MXN1,808.00 — trading 3.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 13.52, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 20.57 and 53.6% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 8.80. 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 Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dollar General (MEX:DGG), the current Interest Coverage is 13.52 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 (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 3.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,875.21.
GuruFocus considers Dollar General to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:DGG:
Interest Coverage: 13.52 (34% below median its 10-year median of 20.57)
GF Value™: MXN1,875.21 vs. price of MXN1,808.00 (3.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 53.6% above the Retail - Defensive median (#116 of 255)
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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