Dollar General (MEX:DGG) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


MEX:DGG Dollar General Corp MEX:DGG
73 GF Score
Price MXN2,045.00
GF Value MXN2,167.41
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Dollar General Moat Score?

Dollar General MEX:DGG 73 Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:DGG with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,167.41 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 315 Retail - Defensive companies, Dollar General ranks better than 99.05% on this metric.

Dollar General has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Dollar General has Wide Moat: Dollar General Corp has a dominant market position in the discount retail sector, with strong brand strength and economies of scale. It benefits from a superior distribution network and significant pricing power, supported by deep customer loyalty and consistent innovation.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Dollar General might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Dollar General  (MEX:DGG) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Dollar General Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:DGG vs DLTR, BJ, PSMT: Moat Score Comparison

For the Discount Stores subindustry, Dollar General's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Dollar General's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dollar General's Moat Score falls into.


MEX:DGG
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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Dollar General (MEX:DGG) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jul. 01, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Dollar General ranks #3 out of 315 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 1%.
Is Dollar General's Moat Score too high?
Dollar General's current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, Dollar General ranks #3 out of 315 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dollar General has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dollar General's Moat Score compare to DLTR and BJ?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Dollar General ranks #3 out of 315 companies for Moat Score. This places Dollar General in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Dollar General's current Moat Score is 7. 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 MXN2,167.41, compared to a current price of MXN2,045.00 — trading 5.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. Dollar General's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dollar General (MEX:DGG), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 01, 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 5.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,167.41. GuruFocus considers Dollar General to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:DGG:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: MXN2,167.41 vs. price of MXN2,045.00 (5.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 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.
73GF Score

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