Dollar General Corporation (DG)vsGraham Holdings Co (GHC)
DG
Dollar General Corporation
$103.70
+0.17%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $25.32B
GHC
Graham Holdings Co
$1,132.53
+1.48%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $5.06B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Dollar General Corporation generates 765% more annual revenue ($43.08B vs $4.98B). GHC leads profitability with a 6.0% profit margin vs 3.6%. DG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.65. DG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
DG
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
GHC
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+13.5%
Fair Value
$170.04
Current Price
$103.70
$66.34 discount
Margin of Safety
-32.0%
Fair Value
$840.48
Current Price
$1132.53
$292.05 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 21.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.4% revenue growth
3.6% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
ROE of 6.3% — below average capital efficiency
6.0% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DG
The strongest argument for DG centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bull Case : GHC
The strongest argument for GHC centers on Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : DG
The primary concerns for DG are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. Debt-to-equity of 1.79 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 3.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : GHC
The primary concerns for GHC are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GHC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.72 — expect wider price swings.
GHC is growing revenue faster at 6.0% — sustainability is the question.
DG generates stronger free cash flow (365M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
DG scores higher overall (59/100 vs 56/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Dollar General Corporation
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · DISCOUNT STORES · USA
Dollar General Corporation is an American chain of variety stores headquartered in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.
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CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES · USA
Graham Holdings Company is a diversified global media and education company. The company is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
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