Dollar General Corporation (DG)vsYesway, Inc. Class A Common Stock (YSWY)
DG
Dollar General Corporation
$115.88
+1.53%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $25.51B
YSWY
Yesway, Inc. Class A Common Stock
$25.72
+5.97%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $756.87M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Dollar General Corporation generates 1499% more annual revenue ($42.72B vs $2.67B). DG leads profitability with a 3.5% profit margin vs 2.0%. DG trades at a lower P/E of 16.9x. DG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
DG
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
YSWY
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+31.8%
Fair Value
$215.69
Current Price
$115.88
$99.81 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for YSWY.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 121.9% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.3B in free cash flow
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
3.5% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
2.0% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DG
The strongest argument for DG centers on EPS Growth, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 1.36 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : YSWY
Revenue growth of 11.1% 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 : YSWY
The primary concerns for YSWY are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin. A P/E of 62.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
YSWY is growing revenue faster at 11.1% — sustainability is the question.
DG generates stronger free cash flow (1.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor DISCOUNT STORES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
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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