Dollar GeneralMEX:DGG 71 ROE % is 20.57% as of Apr. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 26.40. 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 better than 80.07% on this metric.
ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. Dollar General's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN31,117 Mil. Dollar General's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN151,288 Mil. Therefore, Dollar General's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 20.57%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dollar General's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:DGG'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.89 Med: 26.4 Max: 40.94
Current: 18.96
During the past 13 years, Dollar General's highest ROE % was 40.94%. The lowest was 15.89%. And the median was 26.40%.
MEX:DGG's ROE % is ranked better than 80.07% of 306
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 8.53
vs MEX:DGG: 18.96
Dollar General (MEX:DGG) ROE % Explanation
ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
Note:
The net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) revenue data. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* 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.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their ROE %s can be extremely high.
Dollar General ROE % Related Terms
Dollar General ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dollar General's ROE % 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 ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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 ROE % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Dollar General's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dollar General's ROE % falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Dollar General (MEX:DGG) has a ROE % of 20.57% as of Apr. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Dollar General and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 26.40. Over the past decade, Dollar General's ROE % has ranged from 15.89 to 40.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Dollar General ranks #61 out of 306 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 19.9%.
Is Dollar General's ROE % too high?
Dollar General's current ROE % of 20.57% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 26.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.89 to a high of 40.94. The Retail - Defensive industry median ROE % is 8.53. Dollar General's value of 20.57% is 141.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dollar General ranks #61 out of 306 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 ROE % compare to DLTR and BJ?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Dollar General ranks #61 out of 306 companies for ROE %. This places Dollar General in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 8.53. Dollar General's value of 20.57% is 141.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Dollar General's own ROE % has ranged from 15.89 to 40.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.40 vs. the industry median of 8.53, 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 ROE % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median ROE % among Retail - Defensive companies is 8.53, based on 306 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dollar General's current ROE % of 20.57% is 141.1% 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Dollar General and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median ROE % is 8.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dollar General's current ROE % is 20.57%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 26.40. 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 ROE % is 20.57%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 26.40 and 141.1% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 8.53. 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 ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dollar General (MEX:DGG), the current ROE % is 20.57% 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 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:
ROE %: 20.57% (22% below median its 10-year median of 26.40)
GF Value™: MXN1,875.21 vs. price of MXN1,808.00 (3.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 141.1% above the Retail - Defensive median (#61 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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