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
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollar General Corporation (DG) | $25.43B | 9.56x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ)vs › | $25.41B | 8.12x | 8.46x | 7.91x | 7.89x |
| Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD)vs › | $23.59B | 11.32x | 9.91x | 9.00x | 12.12x |
| The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC)vs › | $27.97B | -4.93x | 3.43x | 3.60x | 2.71x |
| Kellanova (K)vs › | $29.03B | 5.29x | 4.79x | 4.82x | 4.92x |
| Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR)vs › | $21.49B | 18.69x | 16.14x | 16.02x | 14.94x |
| General Mills, Inc. (GIS)vs › | $18.41B | 6.02x | 6.42x | 7.70x | 7.46x |
| Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)vs › | $34.76B | 9.72x | 10.80x | 9.78x | 10.33x |
| The Hershey Company (HSY)vs › | $37.02B | 6.83x | 11.73x | 13.86x | 13.80x |
| Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)vs › | $13.63B | 9.21x | 11.21x | 14.51x | 22.69x |
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.
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Discount Stores
- CEO
- Todd J. Vasos