Dollar GeneralMEX:DGG 71 Quick Ratio is 0.25 as of Apr. 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 0.18. 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 312 Retail - Defensive companies, Dollar General ranks worse than 91.67% on this metric.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Dollar General's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.25.
Dollar General has a quick ratio of 0.25. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dollar General's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:DGG'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 0.18 Max: 0.6
Current: 0.25
During the past 13 years, Dollar General's highest Quick Ratio was 0.60. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.18.
MEX:DGG's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 91.67% of 312
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.87
vs MEX:DGG: 0.25
Dollar General (MEX:DGG) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Dollar General Quick Ratio Related Terms
Dollar General Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dollar General's Quick 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 Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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 Quick Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Dollar General's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dollar General's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
Dollar General's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as
* 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 (MEX:DGG) has a Quick Ratio of 0.25 as of Apr. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Dollar General and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 0.18. Over the past decade, Dollar General's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 0.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Dollar General ranks #286 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 91.7%.
Is Dollar General's Quick Ratio too high?
Dollar General's current Quick Ratio of 0.25 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 0.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 0.60. The Retail - Defensive industry median Quick Ratio is 0.87. Dollar General's value of 0.25 is 71.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dollar General ranks #286 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Quick Ratio compare to DLTR and BJ?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Dollar General ranks #286 out of 312 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Dollar General in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 0.87. Dollar General's value of 0.25 is 71.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Dollar General's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 0.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.18 vs. the industry median of 0.87, 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 Quick Ratio for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Quick Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.87, based on 312 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dollar General's current Quick Ratio of 0.25 is 71.3% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Dollar General and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Quick Ratio is 0.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dollar General's current Quick Ratio is 0.25, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 0.18. 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 Quick Ratio is 0.25, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 0.18 and 71.3% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.87. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dollar General (MEX:DGG), the current Quick Ratio is 0.25 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:
Quick Ratio: 0.25 (39% above median its 10-year median of 0.18)
GF Value™: MXN1,844.61 vs. price of MXN1,808.00 (2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 71.3% below the Retail - Defensive median (#286 of 312)
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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