Dollar GeneralMEX:DGG 72 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 13.56% as of Apr. 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 23.76. 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 310 Retail - Defensive companies, Dollar General ranks worse than 57.1% on this metric.
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits). He defines ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % as EBIT divided by the total of Property, Plant and Equipment and net working capital. Dollar General's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 13.56%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dollar General's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:DGG'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.66 Med: 23.76 Max: 56.31
Current: 11.74
During the past 13 years, Dollar General's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 56.31%. The lowest was 8.66%. And the median was 23.76%.
MEX:DGG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 57.1% of 310
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 13.425
vs MEX:DGG: 11.74
Dollar General's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -18.70% per year.
Dollar General (MEX:DGG) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Explanation
The way Joel Greenblatt defines Return on Capital is a more accurate measure of how efficiently the company generates returns onthe capital actually invested in the business. EBIT is used instead of net income because the tax and interest payment may be affected by factors other than the core business operation. Intangible assets are not included in the calculation because they don't need to be replaced.
Dollar General ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Dollar General ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dollar General's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, Dollar General's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Dollar General's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dollar General's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Dollar General ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Calculation
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits) . He defines Return on Capital as follows:
EBIT stands for Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.
Fixed Assets are also known as non-current assets. They include the Property, Plant and Equipment that the firm needs in its operation.
GuruFocus calculates net working capital as: (Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Deferred Revenue + Other Current Liabilities). We're trying to account for OPERATING assets and liabilities (part of daily business) when calculating working capital. Cash and marketable securities are considered NON-OPERATING assets and are not included in calculation. We will also back out all interest bearing debt, short term debt and the portion of long term debt that is due in the current period from the current liabilities. This debt will be considered when computing cost of capital and it would be inappropriate to count it twice.
Note:
The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) EBIT data.
* 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.
What does a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 13.56% mean?
Dollar General (MEX:DGG) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 13.56% as of Apr. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Dollar General and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 23.76. Over the past decade, Dollar General's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 8.66 to 56.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Dollar General ranks #177 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 57.1%.
Is Dollar General's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Dollar General's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 13.56% is 43% below median its 10-year median of 23.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.66 to a high of 56.31. The Retail - Defensive industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 13.43. Dollar General's value of 13.56% is 1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dollar General ranks #177 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to DLTR and BJ?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Dollar General ranks #177 out of 310 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Dollar General in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 13.43. Dollar General's value of 13.56% is 1% above this benchmark. Historically, Dollar General's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 8.66 to 56.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.76 vs. the industry median of 13.43, 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Retail - Defensive companies is 13.43, based on 310 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dollar General's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 13.56% is 1% 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Dollar General and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 13.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dollar General's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 13.56%, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 23.76. 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 13.56%, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 23.76 and 1% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 13.43. 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dollar General (MEX:DGG), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 13.56% 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 6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,175.04.
GuruFocus considers Dollar General to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:DGG:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 13.56% (43% below median its 10-year median of 23.76)
GF Value™: MXN2,175.04 vs. price of MXN2,045.00 (6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1% above the Retail - Defensive median (#177 of 310)
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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