Dollar General Corporation (DG)vsGrocery Outlet Holding Corp (GO)
DG
Dollar General Corporation
$117.16
-1.74%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $25.80B
GO
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp
$7.07
-0.98%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $693.94M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Dollar General Corporation generates 811% more annual revenue ($42.72B vs $4.69B). DG leads profitability with a 3.5% profit margin vs -4.8%. DG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
DG
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
GO
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+54.1%
Fair Value
$320.58
Current Price
$117.16
$203.42 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for GO.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 121.9% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 1.3B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
3.5% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Grey zone — moderate risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 2.1%
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DG
The strongest argument for DG centers on EPS Growth, P/E Ratio, Free Cash Flow. PEG of 1.44 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : GO
The strongest argument for GO centers on Price/Book. Revenue growth of 10.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : DG
The primary concerns for DG are Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.02 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 3.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : GO
The primary concerns for GO are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Operating Margin. Debt-to-equity of 1.51 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DG profiles as a value stock while GO is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
GO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.50 — expect wider price swings.
GO is growing revenue faster at 10.7% — sustainability is the question.
DG generates stronger free cash flow (1.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DG scores higher overall (65/100 vs 43/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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 · GROCERY STORES · USA
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. The company is headquartered in Emeryville, California.
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