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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Dollar General's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN82,544 Mil.
Dollar General's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Oct. 2025 (MXN76,079 Mil) to Jan. 2026 (MXN76,310 Mil) and
increased
from Jan. 2026 (MXN76,310 Mil) to Apr. 2026 (MXN82,544 Mil).
Dollar General's annual retained earnings
increased
from Jan. 2024 (MXN48,083 Mil) to Jan. 2025 (MXN70,256 Mil) and
increased
from Jan. 2025 (MXN70,256 Mil) to Jan. 2026 (MXN76,310 Mil).
Dollar General (MEX:DGG) Retained Earnings Explanation
Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.
For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.
If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.
Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.
Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.
One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.
If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.
If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.
Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.
Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.
The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.
Dollar General Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dollar General's Retained Earnings 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.
Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.
Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.
What does a Retained Earnings of MXN82,544 Mil mean?
Dollar General (MEX:DGG) has a Retained Earnings of MXN82,544 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Dollar General and its competitors.
Is Dollar General's Retained Earnings too high?
Dollar General's current Retained Earnings is MXN82,544 Mil. Overall, Dollar General has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dollar General's Retained Earnings compare to DLTR and BJ?
Dollar General's Retained Earnings of MXN82,544 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Retained Earnings for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Retained Earnings 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 Retained Earnings mean?
A high Retained Earnings can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Dollar General and its competitors. Dollar General's current Retained Earnings is MXN82,544 Mil. 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 MXN2,060.34, compared to a current price of MXN2,045.00 — trading 0.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is MXN82,544 Mil. Dollar General's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Retained Earnings calculated?
Retained Earnings is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dollar General (MEX:DGG), the current Retained Earnings is MXN82,544 Mil 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 MXN2,045.00 is trading 0.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,060.34.
GuruFocus considers Dollar General to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:DGG:
Retained Earnings: MXN82,544 Mil
GF Value™: MXN2,060.34 vs. price of MXN2,045.00 (0.7% 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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