Dollar General Corporation (DG) Return on Equity (ROE): 17.69%
Is Dollar General Corporation’s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
Dollar General Corporation's return on equity (ROE) of 17.69% is 37% below its 5-year average of 27.89%, near the low end of its 5-year range (15.18%–43.60%).
The return on equity (ROE) for Dollar General Corporation (DG) is 17.69% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 7.37% (16.48%).
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DG Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
17.69%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
16.48%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
25.29%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
27.89%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
27.79%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
24.85%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
20.47%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+7.37%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-30.05%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-36.58%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-36.35%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-28.81%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-13.57%
DG Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollar General Corporation (DG) | $24.02B | 17.69% | 16.48% | 25.29% | 27.89% |
| Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ) | $24.31B | 20.87% | 9.85% | 9.14% | 8.49% |
| Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) | $23.34B | 17.51% | 15.91% | 15.82% | 19.15% |
| Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) | $21.29B | 36.68% | -21.01% | -18.56% | -4.00% |
| Kellanova (K) | $29.03B | 30.38% | 32.77% | 32.47% | 34.17% |
| General Mills, Inc. (GIS) | $18.02B | 23.70% | 25.76% | 25.50% | 25.63% |
| Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) | $33.79B | 117.98% | 218.77% | 245.97% | 285.42% |
| Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) | $13.38B | 5.87% | 8.06% | 9.91% | 11.13% |
| McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) | $13.25B | 23.54% | 14.33% | 14.17% | 15.47% |
| The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM) | $12.45B | -2.50% | -11.37% | -3.58% | 0.71% |
Return Analysis
ROE
17.7%
ROA
4.9%
Dollar General Corporation Return on Equity (ROE) Formula & Definition
ROE = Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity
Return on equity measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better capital efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Dollar General Corporation Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for Dollar General Corporation (DG)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for DG stock is 17.69%.
- Is Dollar General Corporation's return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- Dollar General Corporation's return on equity (ROE) of 17.69% is 37% below its 5-year average of 27.89%, near the low end of its 5-year range (15.18%–43.60%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for Dollar General Corporation (DG)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for DG stock is 16.48%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for Dollar General Corporation (DG)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for DG stock is 25.29%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for Dollar General Corporation (DG)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for DG stock is 27.89%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for Dollar General Corporation (DG)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for DG stock is 27.79%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for Dollar General Corporation (DG)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for DG stock is 24.85%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for Dollar General Corporation (DG)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for DG stock is 20.47%.
Dollar General Corporation Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-30 | 17.77% |
| 2025-01-31 | 15.18% |
| 2024-02-02 | 24.61% |
| 2023-02-03 | 43.60% |
| 2022-01-28 | 38.31% |
| 2021-01-29 | 39.86% |
| 2020-01-31 | 25.55% |
| 2019-02-01 | 24.77% |
| 2018-02-02 | 25.12% |
| 2017-02-03 | 23.14% |
| 2016-01-29 | 21.66% |
| 2015-01-30 | 18.66% |
| 2014-01-31 | 18.98% |
| 2013-02-01 | 19.11% |
| 2012-02-03 | 16.42% |
| 2011-01-28 | 15.49% |
| 2010-01-29 | 10.01% |
| 2009-01-30 | 3.82% |
| 2008-02-01 | -0.47% |
| 2007-02-02 | 7.90% |
| 2006-02-03 | 20.35% |
| 2005-01-28 | 20.43% |
| 2004-01-30 | 19.09% |
| 2003-01-31 | 20.57% |
| 2001-12-31 | 19.92% |
| 2001-02-02 | 8.20% |
| 2000-01-28 | 23.70% |
| 1999-01-29 | 25.08% |
| 1998-01-30 | 24.77% |
| 1997-01-31 | 23.71% |
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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