Dollar General (MEX:DGG) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.30 (As of Apr. 2026) — 36% Above Median


MEX:DGG Dollar General Corp MEX:DGG
71 GF Score
Price MXN1,808.00
GF Value MXN1,844.61
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Dollar General Dividend Payout Ratio?

Dollar General MEX:DGG 71 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.30 as of Apr. 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 0.22. GuruFocus rates MEX:DGG with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,844.61 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 180 Retail - Defensive companies, Dollar General ranks better than 56.11% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Dollar General's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.30.

The historical rank and industry rank for Dollar General's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:DGG' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14   Med: 0.22   Max: 0.46
Current: 0.33

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Dollar General was 0.46. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.22.

MEX:DGG's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
56.11% of 180 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.365 vs MEX:DGG: 0.33

As of today (2026-06-28), the Dividend Yield % of Dollar General is 2.35%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Dollar General was 3.45%. The lowest was 0.61%. And the median was 1.07%.

Dollar General's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN10.33.

During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.70% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.90% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Dollar General was 19.80% per year. The lowest was 2.40% per year. And the median was 11.75% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Dollar General (MEX:DGG) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Dollar General Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Dollar General Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dollar General's Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Dollar General Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.17 0.21 0.31 0.46 0.35

Dollar General Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.33 0.32 0.46 0.31 0.30

MEX:DGG vs DLTR, BJ, PSMT: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Dollar General's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Dollar General Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

Dollar General's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Jan. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Jan. 2026 )
=40.944/ 118.843
=0.34

Dollar General's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Apr. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=10.334/ 35.032
=0.29

* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.30 mean?
Dollar General (MEX:DGG) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.30 as of Apr. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Dollar General and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 0.22. Over the past decade, Dollar General's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 0.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Dollar General ranks #79 out of 180 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 43.9%.
Is Dollar General's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Dollar General's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.30 is 36% above median its 10-year median of 0.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 0.46. The Retail - Defensive industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Dollar General's value of 0.30 is 17.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dollar General ranks #79 out of 180 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to DLTR and BJ?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Dollar General ranks #79 out of 180 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Dollar General in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Dollar General's value of 0.30 is 17.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Dollar General's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 0.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.22 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Dollar General has consistently been below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.37, based on 180 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dollar General's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.30 is 17.8% below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Dollar General and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dollar General's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.30, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 0.22. 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 MXN1,844.61, compared to a current price of MXN1,808.00 — trading 2% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.30, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 0.22 and 17.8% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.37. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dollar General (MEX:DGG), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.30 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 2% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,844.61. GuruFocus considers Dollar General to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:DGG:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.30 (36% above median its 10-year median of 0.22)
  • GF Value™: MXN1,844.61 vs. price of MXN1,808.00 (2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 17.8% below the Retail - Defensive median (#79 of 180)

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.
71GF Score

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