Dollar General (MEX:DGG) Inventory Turnover: 1.14 (As of Apr. 2026)


MEX:DGG Dollar General Corp MEX:DGG
72 GF Score
Price MXN2,045.00
GF Value MXN2,111.97
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Dollar General Inventory Turnover?

Dollar General MEX:DGG 72 Inventory Turnover is 1.14 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:DGG with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,111.97 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. It is calculated as Cost of Goods Sold divided by Total Inventories. Dollar General's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN129,207 Mil. Dollar General's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN113,044 Mil. Dollar General's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.14.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Dollar General's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was 79.84.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Dollar General's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.60.

Dollar General  (MEX:DGG) Inventory Turnover Explanation

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. A higher Inventory Turnover means the company has light inventory. Therefore the company spends less money on storage, write downs, and obsolete inventory. If the inventory is too light, it may affect sales because the company may not have enough to meet demand.

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Dollar General's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Apr. 2026 )*Days in Period
=113044.2485/129207.389*365 / 4
=79.84

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Dollar General's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Apr. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=113044.2485 / 188945.558
=0.60

* 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.

Be Aware

Usually retailers pile up their inventories at holiday seasons to meet the stronger demand. Therefore, the inventory of a particular quarter of a year should not be used to calculate Inventory Turnover. An average inventory is a better indication.

Dollar General Inventory Turnover Related Terms

Dollar General Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dollar General's Inventory Turnover 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.

Dollar General Inventory Turnover Chart

Dollar General Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Inventory Turnover
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Dollar General Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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Dollar General Inventory Turnover Calculation

Dollar General's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (A: Jan. 2026 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: Jan. 2026 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: Jan. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Jan. 2026 )) / count )
=513967.461 / ((138446.211 + 109853.356) / 2 )
=513967.461 / 124149.7835
=4.14

Dollar General's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Apr. 2026 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Jan. 2026 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Apr. 2026 )) / count )
=129207.389 / ((109853.356 + 116235.141) / 2 )
=129207.389 / 113044.2485
=1.14

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Inventory Turnover →
What does a Inventory Turnover of 1.14 mean?
Dollar General (MEX:DGG) has a Inventory Turnover of 1.14 as of Apr. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Dollar General and its competitors.
Is Dollar General's Inventory Turnover too high?
Dollar General's current Inventory Turnover is 1.14. 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 Inventory Turnover compare to DLTR and BJ?
Dollar General's Inventory Turnover of 1.14 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 Inventory Turnover for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Inventory Turnover 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 Inventory Turnover mean?
A high Inventory Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Dollar General and its competitors. Dollar General's current Inventory Turnover is 1.14. 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 MXN2,111.97, compared to a current price of MXN2,045.00 — trading 3.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 1.14. 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 Inventory Turnover calculated?
Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dollar General (MEX:DGG), the current Inventory Turnover is 1.14 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 MXN2,111.97. GuruFocus considers Dollar General to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:DGG:

  • Inventory Turnover: 1.14
  • GF Value™: MXN2,111.97 vs. price of MXN2,045.00 (3.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs

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.

Dollar General Business Description

Address 100 Mission Ridge, Goodlettsville, TN, USA, 37072
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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