Dollar General P/E Ratio

The latest P/E ratio for DG is 17.8. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 47.18. Investors often review this figure alongside Dollar General's historical trend and sector peers before judging valuation or financial health.

Against Consumer Discretionary companies, DG currently prints 17.8 for P/E ratio, while the sector average sits near 47.18. That is roughly 62.3% below the sector mean. Large gaps often invite a closer look at Dollar General's growth, margins, and balance sheet.

A P/E ratio of 17.8 for Dollar General is not 'good' or 'bad' on its own. Compare it with the peer average (47.18) and with DG's multi-year chart on this page. Persistently elevated multiples need growth or quality to justify them; depressed multiples need a catalyst or evidence the business is misunderstood.

After noting DG's P/E ratio (17.8), review year-over-year change, peer averages, and a few neighboring metrics such as revenue, margins, or valuation multiples. That combination usually beats staring at a single figure. The navigation links on this page jump you to those related views.

This page's peer comparison chart is the fastest way to stack Dollar General's P/E ratio against similar Consumer Discretionary names. You can also browse sector and industry screens on Stockcircle for a broader set of Consumer Discretionary companies and their key multiples and fundamentals.