Dollar General Corporation (DG)vsNatural Alternatives International (NAII)
DG
Dollar General Corporation
$116.37
-0.55%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $25.20B
NAII
Natural Alternatives International
$2.72
+4.21%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $16.80M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Dollar General Corporation generates 31511% more annual revenue ($42.72B vs $135.16M). DG leads profitability with a 3.5% profit margin vs -9.1%. DG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.65. DG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
DG
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
NAII
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+31.6%
Fair Value
$215.04
Current Price
$116.37
$98.67 discount
Margin of Safety
+89.9%
Fair Value
$33.92
Current Price
$2.72
$31.20 discount
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
Earnings expanding 74.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.5% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
2.1% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -16.8% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DG
The strongest argument for DG centers on EPS Growth, P/E Ratio, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : NAII
The strongest argument for NAII centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : DG
The primary concerns for DG are PEG Ratio, 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 : NAII
The primary concerns for NAII are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DG profiles as a value stock while NAII is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
NAII carries more volatility with a beta of 0.39 — expect wider price swings.
DG is growing revenue faster at 5.9% — 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 46/100). NAII offers better value entry with a 89.9% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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.
Visit Website →Natural Alternatives International
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · USA
Natural Alternatives International, Inc. is dedicated to formulating, manufacturing, and marketing nutritional supplements in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Carlsbad, California.
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