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Dollar General Corporation (DG) Interest Coverage Ratio: 9.56x

The interest coverage ratio for Dollar General Corporation (DG) is 9.56x as of Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

DG Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO

9.56x

DG Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPINTEREST COVERAGE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Dollar General Corporation (DG)$25.43B9.56xN/AN/AN/A
Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ)vs ›$25.41B8.12x8.46x7.91x7.89x
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD)vs ›$23.59B11.32x9.91x9.00x12.12x
The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC)vs ›$27.97B-4.93x3.43x3.60x2.71x
Kellanova (K)vs ›$29.03B5.29x4.79x4.82x4.92x
Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR)vs ›$21.49B18.69x16.14x16.02x14.94x
General Mills, Inc. (GIS)vs ›$18.41B6.02x6.42x7.70x7.46x
Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)vs ›$34.76B9.72x10.80x9.78x10.33x
The Hershey Company (HSY)vs ›$37.02B6.83x11.73x13.86x13.80x
Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)vs ›$13.63B9.21x11.21x14.51x22.69x

Financial Health Indicators

Interest Coverage

9.6x

Debt/Equity

1.85

Current Ratio

1.13

Formula: Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense

Reference ranges:

  • < 1.5x: EBIT is less than 1.5 times interest expense
  • 1.5x - 3x: EBIT is between 1.5 and 3 times interest expense
  • 3x - 5x: EBIT is between 3 and 5 times interest expense
  • > 5x: EBIT is more than 5 times interest expense

Note: Interest coverage should be compared with historical interest expense, operating income, and industry capital structure.

Dollar General Corporation Interest Coverage Ratio Formula & Definition

Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense

The interest coverage ratio measures operating earnings relative to interest expense.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Dollar General Corporation Interest Coverage Ratio FAQ

What is the interest coverage ratio for Dollar General Corporation (DG)?
The interest coverage ratio for DG stock is 9.56x.

About Dollar General Corporation

Dollar General Corporation is a prominent discount retail chain that offers a wide array of merchandise across the southern, southwestern, Midwestern, and eastern regions of the United States. Its extensive product assortment primarily features consumable items. This includes household essentials such as paper products, cleaning supplies, and laundry detergents; a wide array of food options, ranging from shelf-stable groceries like cereals, pasta, canned goods, condiments, and baking ingredients, to fresh and refrigerated perishables such as milk, eggs, bread, and frozen foods, as well as alcoholic beverages like beer and wine. The selection further encompasses popular snacks (candies, cookies, crackers, and carbonated drinks), health and beauty aids (over-the-counter medications, personal care items, cosmetics, dental, and foot care products), pet food and supplies, and tobacco products. Beyond consumables, Dollar General offers seasonal merchandise, which includes holiday decorations, toys, electronics, greeting cards, stationery, prepaid phone services and accessories, gardening tools, hardware, automotive items, and home office supplies. Customers can also find various home goods, from kitchenware and small appliances to lighting, storage solutions, frames, candles, craft materials, and soft furnishings for the kitchen, bed, and bath. Lastly, the company stocks a selection of apparel, featuring everyday clothing for infants, children, women, and men, along with socks, underwear, disposable diapers, shoes, and accessories. As of February 25, 2022, Dollar General operated an impressive 18,190 stores spread across 47 U.S. states. Originally established in 1939 as J.L. Turner & Son, Inc., the company adopted its current name, Dollar General Corporation, in 1968. Its corporate headquarters are situated in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.

Goodlettsville, TN
194,200 employees
Consumer Defensive / Discount Stores
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Discount Stores
CEO
Todd J. Vasos