Dollar General Corporation (DG) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Dollar General Corporation (DG) has net assets worth $8.84 Billion USD as of April 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($31.70 Billion) and total liabilities ($22.86 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check Dollar General Corporation (DG) strategic investment index to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $8.84 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 27.9% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 11.54% |
| 5-Year Change | 35.93% |
| 10-Year Change | 57.45% |
| Growth Volatility | 19.46 |
Dollar General Corporation - Net Assets Trend (1986–2026)
This chart illustrates how Dollar General Corporation's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. For live market cap and overall valuation, see Dollar General Corporation stock valuation.
Annual Net Assets for Dollar General Corporation (1986–2026)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Dollar General Corporation from 1986 to 2026. Also explore Dollar General Corporation (DG) equity growth momentum to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-31 | $8.51 Billion | +14.81% |
| 2025-01-31 | $7.41 Billion | +9.85% |
| 2024-01-31 | $6.75 Billion | +21.79% |
| 2023-01-31 | $5.54 Billion | -11.50% |
| 2022-01-31 | $6.26 Billion | -5.99% |
| 2021-01-31 | $6.66 Billion | -0.62% |
| 2020-01-31 | $6.70 Billion | +4.44% |
| 2019-01-31 | $6.42 Billion | +4.76% |
| 2018-01-31 | $6.13 Billion | +13.31% |
| 2017-01-31 | $5.41 Billion | +0.53% |
| 2016-01-31 | $5.38 Billion | -5.56% |
| 2015-01-31 | $5.69 Billion | +5.41% |
| 2014-01-31 | $5.40 Billion | +8.36% |
| 2013-01-31 | $4.99 Billion | +6.79% |
| 2012-01-31 | $4.67 Billion | +15.14% |
| 2011-01-31 | $4.05 Billion | +19.59% |
| 2010-01-31 | $3.39 Billion | +19.73% |
| 2009-01-31 | $2.83 Billion | +4.73% |
| 2008-01-31 | $2.70 Billion | +54.88% |
| 2007-01-31 | $1.75 Billion | +2.16% |
| 2006-01-31 | $1.71 Billion | +1.45% |
| 2005-01-31 | $1.68 Billion | +9.00% |
| 2004-01-31 | $1.55 Billion | +19.97% |
| 2003-01-31 | $1.29 Billion | +23.65% |
| 2002-01-31 | $1.04 Billion | +20.99% |
| 2001-01-31 | $861.00 Million | -38.44% |
| 2000-01-31 | $1.40 Billion | +92.71% |
| 1999-01-31 | $725.76 Million | +24.30% |
| 1998-01-31 | $583.90 Million | +20.26% |
| 1997-01-31 | $485.53 Million | +15.60% |
| 1996-01-31 | $420.01 Million | +29.73% |
| 1995-01-31 | $323.76 Million | +34.51% |
| 1994-01-31 | $240.70 Million | +26.82% |
| 1993-01-31 | $189.80 Million | +25.70% |
| 1992-01-31 | $151.00 Million | +14.65% |
| 1991-01-31 | $131.70 Million | +9.20% |
| 1990-01-31 | $120.60 Million | +8.06% |
| 1989-01-31 | $111.60 Million | +1.92% |
| 1988-01-31 | $109.50 Million | +0.64% |
| 1987-01-31 | $108.80 Million | +0.74% |
| 1986-01-31 | $108.00 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Dollar General Corporation's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 5481.8% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (January 2026)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $4.40 Billion | 51.67% |
| Common Stock | $192.69 Million | 2.26% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $11.21 Million | 0.13% |
| Other Components | $3.91 Billion | 45.93% |
| Total Equity | $8.51 Billion | 100.00% |
Dollar General Corporation Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Dollar General Corporation ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Las Vegas Sands Corp
NYSE:LVS
|
$26.99 Billion |
|
Viking Holdings Ltd
NYSE:VIK
|
$27.00 Billion |
|
EXPERIAN PLC ADR
F:J2BA
|
$27.01 Billion |
|
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A
NASDAQ:CTSH
|
$27.03 Billion |
|
FRESENIUS SE+CO. ADR 1/4
F:FREA
|
$26.87 Billion |
|
Ecopetrol SA ADR
NYSE:EC
|
$26.82 Billion |
|
American Water Works
NYSE:AWK
|
$26.81 Billion |
|
ACS Actividades de Construccion y Servicios SA
MC:ACS
|
$26.81 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Dollar General Corporation's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2025 to 2026, total equity changed from 7,413,707,000 to 8,511,962,000, a change of 1,098,255,000 (14.8%).
- Net income of 1,512,311,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 519,510,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 8,222,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 97,232,000.
Equity Change Factors (2025 to 2026)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $1.51 Billion | +17.77% |
| Dividends Paid | $519.51 Million | -6.1% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $8.22 Million | +0.1% |
| Other Changes | $97.23 Million | +1.14% |
| Total Change | $- | 14.81% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Dollar General Corporation's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 3.24x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 343.23x to 3.24x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-01-31 | $0.36 | $124.95 | x |
| 1987-01-31 | $0.51 | $124.95 | x |
| 1988-01-31 | $0.34 | $124.95 | x |
| 1989-01-31 | $0.45 | $124.95 | x |
| 1990-01-31 | $0.49 | $124.95 | x |
| 1991-01-31 | $0.45 | $124.95 | x |
| 1992-01-31 | $0.74 | $124.95 | x |
| 1993-01-31 | $0.59 | $124.95 | x |
| 1994-01-31 | $0.74 | $124.95 | x |
| 1995-01-31 | $0.95 | $124.95 | x |
| 1996-01-31 | $1.19 | $124.95 | x |
| 1997-01-31 | $1.45 | $124.95 | x |
| 1998-01-31 | $1.66 | $124.95 | x |
| 1999-01-31 | $2.16 | $124.95 | x |
| 2000-01-31 | $2.73 | $124.95 | x |
| 2001-01-31 | $2.58 | $124.95 | x |
| 2002-01-31 | $3.11 | $124.95 | x |
| 2003-01-31 | $3.84 | $124.95 | x |
| 2004-01-31 | $4.67 | $124.95 | x |
| 2005-01-31 | $5.07 | $124.95 | x |
| 2006-01-31 | $5.27 | $124.95 | x |
| 2007-01-31 | $5.57 | $124.95 | x |
| 2008-01-31 | $8.56 | $124.95 | x |
| 2009-01-31 | $8.92 | $124.95 | x |
| 2010-01-31 | $10.44 | $124.95 | x |
| 2011-01-31 | $11.76 | $124.95 | x |
| 2012-01-31 | $13.53 | $124.95 | x |
| 2013-01-31 | $14.91 | $124.95 | x |
| 2014-01-31 | $16.68 | $124.95 | x |
| 2015-01-31 | $18.68 | $124.95 | x |
| 2016-01-31 | $18.22 | $124.95 | x |
| 2017-01-31 | $19.15 | $124.95 | x |
| 2018-01-31 | $22.41 | $124.95 | x |
| 2019-01-31 | $24.12 | $124.95 | x |
| 2020-01-31 | $25.97 | $124.95 | x |
| 2021-01-31 | $26.64 | $124.95 | x |
| 2022-01-31 | $26.55 | $124.95 | x |
| 2023-01-31 | $24.49 | $124.95 | x |
| 2024-01-31 | $30.69 | $124.95 | x |
| 2025-01-31 | $33.69 | $124.95 | x |
| 2026-01-31 | $38.55 | $124.95 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Dollar General Corporation utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 17.77%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 3.54%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.38x
- • Equity Multiplier: 3.64x
- Recent ROE (17.77%) is below the historical average (18.75%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 16.48% | 3.05% | 2.57x | 2.11x | $7.00 Million |
| 1987 | 3.95% | 0.76% | 2.43x | 2.14x | $-6.58 Million |
| 1988 | 5.94% | 1.10% | 2.62x | 2.05x | $-4.45 Million |
| 1989 | 8.96% | 1.63% | 2.91x | 1.88x | $-1.16 Million |
| 1990 | 10.28% | 2.02% | 3.17x | 1.61x | $340.00K |
| 1991 | 11.09% | 2.24% | 3.14x | 1.58x | $1.43 Million |
| 1992 | 14.24% | 2.85% | 3.18x | 1.57x | $6.40 Million |
| 1993 | 18.76% | 3.87% | 2.91x | 1.67x | $16.62 Million |
| 1994 | 20.19% | 4.29% | 2.85x | 1.65x | $24.53 Million |
| 1995 | 22.74% | 5.08% | 2.68x | 1.67x | $41.26 Million |
| 1996 | 20.91% | 4.98% | 2.59x | 1.62x | $45.82 Million |
| 1997 | 23.71% | 5.39% | 2.97x | 1.48x | $66.55 Million |
| 1998 | 24.77% | 5.50% | 2.87x | 1.57x | $86.24 Million |
| 1999 | 25.08% | 5.65% | 2.66x | 1.67x | $109.46 Million |
| 2000 | 23.70% | 5.64% | 2.02x | 2.08x | $126.83 Million |
| 2001 | 8.25% | 1.56% | 1.99x | 2.65x | $-15.10 Million |
| 2002 | 19.92% | 3.90% | 2.09x | 2.45x | $103.34 Million |
| 2003 | 20.57% | 4.34% | 2.61x | 1.81x | $136.14 Million |
| 2004 | 19.09% | 4.38% | 2.62x | 1.66x | $143.31 Million |
| 2005 | 20.43% | 4.49% | 2.70x | 1.69x | $175.74 Million |
| 2006 | 20.35% | 4.08% | 2.88x | 1.73x | $178.08 Million |
| 2007 | 7.90% | 1.50% | 3.02x | 1.74x | $-36.63 Million |
| 2008 | -0.47% | -0.13% | 1.10x | 3.20x | $-283.20 Million |
| 2009 | 3.82% | 1.03% | 1.18x | 3.14x | $-174.99 Million |
| 2010 | 10.01% | 2.88% | 1.33x | 2.61x | $412.20K |
| 2011 | 15.49% | 4.82% | 1.37x | 2.35x | $222.41 Million |
| 2012 | 16.42% | 5.18% | 1.53x | 2.08x | $299.84 Million |
| 2013 | 19.11% | 5.95% | 1.55x | 2.08x | $454.13 Million |
| 2014 | 18.98% | 5.86% | 1.61x | 2.01x | $484.90 Million |
| 2015 | 18.66% | 5.63% | 1.69x | 1.96x | $494.34 Million |
| 2016 | 21.66% | 5.72% | 1.81x | 2.09x | $627.29 Million |
| 2017 | 23.14% | 5.69% | 1.88x | 2.16x | $710.50 Million |
| 2018 | 25.12% | 6.56% | 1.88x | 2.04x | $926.38 Million |
| 2019 | 24.77% | 6.20% | 1.94x | 2.06x | $947.73 Million |
| 2020 | 25.55% | 6.17% | 1.22x | 3.41x | $1.04 Billion |
| 2021 | 39.86% | 7.87% | 1.30x | 3.88x | $1.99 Billion |
| 2022 | 38.31% | 7.01% | 1.30x | 4.20x | $1.77 Billion |
| 2023 | 43.60% | 6.38% | 1.30x | 5.25x | $1.86 Billion |
| 2024 | 24.61% | 4.29% | 1.26x | 4.56x | $986.36 Million |
| 2025 | 15.18% | 2.77% | 1.30x | 4.20x | $383.88 Million |
| 2026 | 17.77% | 3.54% | 1.38x | 3.64x | $661.11 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Dollar General Corporation's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Discount Stores industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Discount Stores
- Average net assets among peers: $7,292,451,000
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 18.31%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollar General Corporation (DG) | $8.84 Billion | 16.48% | 2.58x | $26.93 Billion |
| BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc (BJ) | $1.05 Billion | 49.02% | 5.07x | $11.44 Billion |
| Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) | $1.58 Billion | 8.46% | 1.81x | $396.44 Billion |
| Dollar Tree Inc (DLTR) | $8.75 Billion | 18.46% | 1.63x | $18.35 Billion |
| Ollie's Bargain Outlet Hldg (OLLI) | $1.51 Billion | 12.03% | 0.52x | $4.61 Billion |
| PriceSmart Inc (PSMT) | $375.84 Million | 16.18% | 0.77x | $4.89 Billion |
| BBB Foods Inc. (TBBB) | $-4.63 Billion | 0.00% | 0.00x | $3.16 Billion |
| Target Corporation (TGT) | $5.33 Billion | 17.53% | 1.94x | $52.60 Billion |
| Walmart Inc. (WMT) | $25.83 Billion | 21.58% | 1.72x | $843.95 Billion |
| Walmart Inc. Common Stock (WMT) | $25.83 Billion | 21.58% | 1.72x | $898.72 Billion |
About Dollar General Corporation
Dollar General Corporation, a discount retailer, provides various merchandise products in the southern, southwestern, midwestern, and eastern United States. It offers consumable products, including paper towels, bath tissues, paper dinnerware, trash and storage bags, disinfectants, and laundry products; packaged food, such as cereals, pasta, canned soups, canned meats, fruits and vegetables, cond… Read more