Dollar GeneralMEX:DGG 71 PB Ratio is 2.57 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 4.65. GuruFocus rates MEX:DGG with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,875.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 306 Retail - Defensive companies, Dollar General ranks worse than 68.63% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-06-27), Dollar General's share price is MXN1808.00. Dollar General's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN702.22. Hence, Dollar General's PB Ratio of today is 2.57.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dollar General's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:DGG'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.05 Med: 4.65 Max: 9.63
Current: 2.93
During the past 13 years, Dollar General's highest PB Ratio was 9.63. The lowest was 2.05. And the median was 4.65.
MEX:DGG's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 68.63% of 306
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.655
vs MEX:DGG: 2.93
During the past 12 months, Dollar General's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 14.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Dollar General was 30.20% per year. The lowest was -1.70% per year. And the median was 13.90% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
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Dollar General PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dollar General's PB 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.
For the Discount Stores subindustry, Dollar General's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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 PB Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Dollar General's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dollar General's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
Dollar General's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Dollar General (MEX:DGG) has a PB Ratio of 2.57 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Dollar General and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 4.65. Over the past decade, Dollar General's PB Ratio has ranged from 2.05 to 9.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Dollar General ranks #210 out of 306 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 68.6%.
Is Dollar General's PB Ratio too high?
Dollar General's current PB Ratio of 2.57 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 4.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.05 to a high of 9.63. The Retail - Defensive industry median PB Ratio is 1.66. Dollar General's value of 2.57 is 55.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dollar General ranks #210 out of 306 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below 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 PB Ratio compare to DLTR and BJ?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Dollar General ranks #210 out of 306 companies for PB Ratio. This places Dollar General in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.66. Dollar General's value of 2.57 is 55.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Dollar General's own PB Ratio has ranged from 2.05 to 9.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.65 vs. the industry median of 1.66, Dollar General has consistently been above 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 PB Ratio for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median PB Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.66, based on 306 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dollar General's current PB Ratio of 2.57 is 55.3% above 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Dollar General and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dollar General's current PB Ratio is 2.57, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 4.65. 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 MXN1,875.21, compared to a current price of MXN1,808.00 — trading 3.6% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.57, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 4.65 and 55.3% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.66. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dollar General (MEX:DGG), the current PB Ratio is 2.57 as of Jun. 27, 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 3.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,875.21.
GuruFocus considers Dollar General to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:DGG:
PB Ratio: 2.57 (45% below median its 10-year median of 4.65)
GF Value™: MXN1,875.21 vs. price of MXN1,808.00 (3.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 55.3% above the Retail - Defensive median (#210 of 306)
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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