Costco Wholesale [COST] vs Dollar General [DG] Detailed Stock Comparison
Costco Wholesale
NASDAQ
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Dollar General
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Costco Wholesale wins in 9 metrics, Dollar General wins in 10 metrics, with 0 ties. Dollar General appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Costco Wholesale | Dollar General | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 54.06 | 20.53 | Dollar General |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 15.57 | 3.07 | Dollar General |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 30.81 | 220.91 | Costco Wholesale |
| PEG Ratio | 48.40 | 17.29 | Dollar General |
| EV/EBITDA | 33.43 | 13.45 | Dollar General |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 2.92% | 2.81% | Costco Wholesale |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 4.00% | 5.52% | Dollar General |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 4.00% | 5.52% | Dollar General |
| Return on Equity | 32.08% | 15.70% | Costco Wholesale |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 8.79% | 3.97% | Costco Wholesale |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $6.63B | $1.69B | Costco Wholesale |
| Dividend Yield | 0.64% | N/A | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | 15.87% | -10.74% | Costco Wholesale |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 1.57 | 0.58 | Dollar General |
| Enterprise Value | $415.93B | $39.84B | Costco Wholesale |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 1.55 | 0.97 | Dollar General |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 12.99% | 30.96% | Dollar General |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $605 | $187 | Costco Wholesale |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $17.62 | $5.24 | Costco Wholesale |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.96 | 0.32 | Dollar General |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Costco Wholesale vs Dollar General Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costco Wholesale | 1.37% | 1.82% | -3.39% | -4.66% | -5.30% | 4.69% |
| Dollar General | 3.46% | 0.90% | -5.87% | 19.86% | 51.85% | 43.50% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costco Wholesale | 15.87% | 76.17% | 179.41% | 555.73% | 1,584.68% | 2,081.18% |
| Dollar General | -10.74% | -57.12% | -44.43% | 38.48% | 268.65% | 377.47% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Costco Wholesale vs Dollar General
| Metric | COST | DG |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $422.42B | $23.67B |
| Market Cap Category | Mega cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 2,109,790 | 2,429,000 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 2,143,037 | 2,790,153 |
| Last Close | $952.52 | $108.53 |
| 52 Week Range | $793.00 - $1,078.23 | $66.43 - $126.98 |
| % from 52W High | -11.66% | -14.53% |
| All-Time High | $1,078.23 (Feb 10, 2025) | $262.21 (Apr 18, 2022) |
| % from All-Time High | -11.66% | -58.61% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.08% | 0.05% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.13% | 0.08% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.04% | 0.06% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.32% | 0.16% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 30.81 | 220.91 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $61.16 | $35.01 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $33.49 | $3.86 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $12.43B | $3.18B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $5.91B | $1.64B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.64% | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $6.08 | N/A |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Costco Wholesale vs Dollar General
| Metric | COST | DG |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 54.06 | 20.53 |
| Forward P/E | 48.40 | 17.29 |
| PEG Ratio | 48.40 | 17.29 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 1.57 | 0.58 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 15.57 | 3.07 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $422.42B | $23.67B |
| Enterprise Value | $415.93B | $39.84B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 1.55 | 0.97 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 33.43 | 13.45 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.96 | 0.32 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $61.16 | $35.01 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Costco Wholesale vs Dollar General
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | COST | DG |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $63.21B | $10.44B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $55.00B | $7.20B |
| Gross Profit | $8.21B | $3.23B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $2.53B | $576.11M |
| EBITDA | $3.18B | $828.91M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $2.58B | $511.51M |
| Income Tax | $677.00M | $119.58M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $1.90B | $391.93M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | COST | DG |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $13.84B | $850.02M |
| Total Current Assets | $38.15B | $7.90B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $37.58B | $6.40B |
| Long-Term Debt | $8.18B | $15.52B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $27.13B | $7.70B |
| Retained Earnings | $20.89B | $3.67B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $33.30B | $17.50B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | COST | DG |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $3.46B | $879.47M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-1.13B | $-290.38M |
| Free Cash Flow | $2.33B | $556.23M |
| Debt Repayment | $-266.00M | $-505.31M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-211.00M | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | COST | DG |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 4.86M | 8.05M |
| Short Ratio | 2.36 | 2.75 |
| Short % of Float | 0.01% | 0.04% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 2,109,790 | 2,429,000 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 2,143,037 | 2,790,153 |
| Shares Outstanding | 443.13M | 219.94M |
| Float Shares | 442.27M | 218.63M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.72% | 0.96% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Costco Wholesale vs Dollar General
| Metric | COST | DG |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $6.08 | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.64% | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $9.67 | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.31% | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $29.02 | N/A |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 01, 2025 | N/A |