Dollar GeneralMEX:DGG 72 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 5.10% as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:DGG with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,175.04 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 287 Retail - Defensive companies, Dollar General ranks better than 86.41% on this metric.
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. It is a measure of a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt.
As of today, Dollar General's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 5.10%.
Dollar General (MEX:DGG) Net Debt Paydown Yield % Explanation
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is the change in average of four quarters of company's total debt over a company's market cap. Assuming the total value of a company remains that same, shareholder value is increased as debt is reduced. In other words, it is a measure of the willingness and ability of a firm's management to pay down debt. Companies that have high debt paydown yields indicate that they are more aggressive with paying down debt.
In the calculation of Net Debt Paydown Yield %, we use the reductions of TTM average total debt one-year-ago and TTM average total debt at present, divided by its Market Cap.
Dollar General Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Dollar General Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dollar General's Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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.
MEX:DGG vs DLTR, BJ, PSMT: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, Dollar General's Net Debt Paydown Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Dollar General's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dollar General's Net Debt Paydown Yield % falls into.
* 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.
* All the data are calculated by TTM values. Note that if a companies is traded in several exchanges, then we calculate the company level data for Net Debt Paydown Yield % using the primary share class stock data. The calculation result in definition page is for demonstration purpose only, and it's showing the share class level data. Therefore, the numbers in the calculation may differ from elsewhere if the stock is not a primary share.
What does a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 5.10% mean?
Dollar General (MEX:DGG) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 5.10% as of Jul. 09, 2026. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on Dollar General and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dollar General ranks #39 out of 287 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 13.6%.
Is Dollar General's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Dollar General's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 5.10%. Based on the distribution chart, Dollar General ranks #39 out of 287 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 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dollar General's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to DLTR and BJ?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Dollar General ranks #39 out of 287 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Dollar General in the top 14% 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % mean?
A high Net Debt Paydown Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on Dollar General and its competitors. Dollar General's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 5.10%. 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 MXN2,175.04, compared to a current price of MXN2,045.00 — trading 6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 5.10%. 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % calculated?
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dollar General (MEX:DGG), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 5.10% as of Jul. 09, 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 6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,175.04.
GuruFocus considers Dollar General to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:DGG:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 5.10%
GF Value™: MXN2,175.04 vs. price of MXN2,045.00 (6% 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.
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