Dollar General Corporation (DG) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 6.64%
Is Dollar General Corporation’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
Dollar General Corporation's return on invested capital (ROIC) of 6.64% is 20% below its 5-year average of 8.26%, near the low end of its 5-year range (5.10%–11.72%).
The return on invested capital (ROIC) for Dollar General Corporation (DG) is 6.64% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 13.12% (5.87%).
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DG Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
6.64%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
5.87%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
7.40%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
8.26%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
11.01%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
11.39%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
10.48%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+13.12%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-10.24%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-19.63%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-39.68%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-41.70%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-36.67%
DG Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollar General Corporation (DG) | — | 6.64% | 5.87% | 7.40% | 8.26% |
| Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ) | $24.12B | 10.48% | 8.66% | 6.61% | 5.88% |
| Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) | $22.99B | 11.19% | 9.71% | 9.28% | 10.44% |
| Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) | $21.55B | 10.69% | 9.93% | 9.09% | 8.59% |
| Kellanova (K) | $29.03B | 12.91% | 11.40% | 9.39% | 9.27% |
| General Mills, Inc. (GIS) | $18.00B | 9.62% | 10.11% | 10.54% | 10.14% |
| Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) | $33.37B | 17.62% | 21.69% | 19.65% | 19.56% |
| Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) | $13.20B | 4.31% | 5.60% | 6.70% | 7.53% |
| McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) | $13.07B | 7.93% | 7.89% | 7.26% | 7.39% |
| The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM) | $11.99B | 2.45% | -0.94% | 1.18% | 2.85% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
6.6%
ROE
17.8%
Dollar General Corporation Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Formula & Definition
ROIC = NOPAT / Invested Capital
Return on invested capital measures the after-tax return a company earns on all capital (debt and equity) invested in the business.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Dollar General Corporation Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Dollar General Corporation (DG)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for DG stock is 6.64%.
- Is Dollar General Corporation's return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- Dollar General Corporation's return on invested capital (ROIC) of 6.64% is 20% below its 5-year average of 8.26%, near the low end of its 5-year range (5.10%–11.72%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Dollar General Corporation (DG)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for DG stock is 5.87%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Dollar General Corporation (DG)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for DG stock is 7.40%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Dollar General Corporation (DG)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for DG stock is 8.26%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Dollar General Corporation (DG)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for DG stock is 11.01%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Dollar General Corporation (DG)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for DG stock is 11.39%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Dollar General Corporation (DG)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for DG stock is 10.48%.
Dollar General Corporation Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-30 | 6.64% |
| 2025-01-31 | 5.10% |
| 2024-02-02 | 7.31% |
| 2023-02-03 | 10.54% |
| 2022-01-28 | 11.72% |
| 2021-01-29 | 13.06% |
| 2020-01-31 | 9.30% |
| 2019-02-01 | 16.38% |
| 2018-02-02 | 16.28% |
| 2017-02-03 | 13.75% |
| 2016-01-29 | 13.17% |
| 2015-01-30 | 12.03% |
| 2014-01-31 | 11.97% |
| 2013-02-01 | 12.20% |
| 2012-02-03 | 11.40% |
| 2011-01-28 | 9.93% |
| 2010-01-29 | 7.65% |
| 2009-01-30 | 4.13% |
| 2008-02-01 | 3.27% |
| 2007-02-02 | 7.01% |
| 2006-02-03 | 17.34% |
| 2005-01-28 | 17.68% |
| 2004-01-30 | 16.94% |
| 2003-01-31 | 17.34% |
| 2001-12-31 | 13.03% |
| 2001-02-02 | 5.71% |
| 2000-01-28 | 15.10% |
| 1999-01-29 | 24.75% |
| 1998-01-30 | 23.31% |
| 1997-01-31 | 22.09% |
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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