Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Dollar General's interest expense for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN -827 Mil.
Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN-3,857 Mil.
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. Dollar General's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN 11,184 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. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.
Dollar General (MEX:DGG) Interest Expense Explanation
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. The higher, the better.
* 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.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
Dollar General Interest Expense Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dollar General's Interest Expense 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.
Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.
Interest Expense 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 MXN-3,857 Mil.
* 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.
What does a Interest Expense of MXN-3,857 Mil mean?
Dollar General (MEX:DGG) has a Interest Expense of MXN-3,857 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Dollar General and its competitors.
Is Dollar General's Interest Expense too high?
Dollar General's current Interest Expense is MXN-3,857 Mil. Overall, Dollar General has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dollar General's Interest Expense compare to DLTR and BJ?
Dollar General's Interest Expense of MXN-3,857 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 Interest Expense for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Dollar General and its competitors. Dollar General's current Interest Expense is MXN-3,857 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 (MEX:DGG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,111.63, compared to a current price of MXN2,045.00 — trading 3.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is MXN-3,857 Mil. Dollar General's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dollar General (MEX:DGG), the current Interest Expense is MXN-3,857 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 (MEX:DGG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dollar General stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN2,045.00 is trading 3.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,111.63.
GuruFocus considers Dollar General to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:DGG:
Interest Expense: MXN-3,857 Mil
GF Value™: MXN2,111.63 vs. price of MXN2,045.00 (3.2% below fair value)
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.
72GF Score
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