Dollar General [DG] vs Costco Wholesale [COST] Detailed Stock Comparison
Dollar General
NYSE
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Costco Wholesale
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Dollar General wins in 10 metrics, Costco Wholesale wins in 9 metrics, with 0 ties. Dollar General appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Dollar General | Costco Wholesale | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 20.53 | 55.55 | Dollar General |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 3.07 | 16.04 | Dollar General |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 220.91 | 30.81 | Costco Wholesale |
| PEG Ratio | 17.29 | 49.85 | Dollar General |
| EV/EBITDA | 13.45 | 34.44 | Dollar General |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 2.81% | 2.92% | Costco Wholesale |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 5.52% | 4.00% | Dollar General |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 5.52% | 4.00% | Dollar General |
| Return on Equity | 15.70% | 32.08% | Costco Wholesale |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 3.97% | 8.79% | Costco Wholesale |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $1.69B | $6.63B | Costco Wholesale |
| Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.64% | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | -0.42% | 14.74% | Costco Wholesale |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.58 | 1.62 | Dollar General |
| Enterprise Value | $39.84B | $428.55B | Costco Wholesale |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 0.97 | 1.59 | Dollar General |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 30.96% | 12.99% | Dollar General |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $187 | $605 | Costco Wholesale |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $5.24 | $17.66 | Costco Wholesale |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.32 | 0.95 | Dollar General |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Dollar General vs Costco Wholesale Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollar General | -1.58% | 7.18% | 3.22% | 26.48% | 56.89% | 53.80% |
| Costco Wholesale | 0.81% | 2.99% | -0.49% | -2.65% | -7.62% | 7.82% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollar General | -0.42% | -54.08% | -41.42% | 46.81% | 304.45% | 411.75% |
| Costco Wholesale | 14.74% | 82.61% | 191.72% | 571.49% | 1,673.60% | 2,190.94% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Dollar General vs Costco Wholesale
| Metric | DG | COST |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $23.67B | $435.04B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Mega cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 2,429,000 | 2,295,770 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 2,790,153 | 2,138,847 |
| Last Close | $114.48 | $988.94 |
| 52 Week Range | $66.43 - $126.98 | $852.40 - $1,078.23 |
| % from 52W High | -9.84% | -8.28% |
| All-Time High | $262.21 (Apr 18, 2022) | $1,078.23 (Feb 10, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -56.34% | -8.28% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.05% | 0.08% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.08% | 0.13% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.06% | 0.04% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.16% | 0.32% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 220.91 | 30.81 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $35.01 | $61.16 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $3.86 | $33.49 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $3.18B | $12.43B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $1.64B | $5.91B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.64% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $6.08 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Dollar General vs Costco Wholesale
| Metric | DG | COST |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 20.53 | 55.55 |
| Forward P/E | 17.29 | 49.85 |
| PEG Ratio | 17.29 | 49.85 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 0.58 | 1.62 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 3.07 | 16.04 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $23.67B | $435.04B |
| Enterprise Value | $39.84B | $428.55B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 0.97 | 1.59 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 13.45 | 34.44 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.32 | 0.95 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $35.01 | $61.16 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Dollar General vs Costco Wholesale
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) | DG | COST |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $10.44B | $63.21B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $7.20B | $55.00B |
| Gross Profit | $3.23B | $8.21B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $576.11M | $2.53B |
| EBITDA | $828.91M | $3.18B |
| Pre-Tax Income | $511.51M | $2.58B |
| Income Tax | $119.58M | $677.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $391.93M | $1.90B |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | DG | COST |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $850.02M | $13.84B |
| Total Current Assets | $7.90B | $38.15B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $6.40B | $37.58B |
| Long-Term Debt | $15.52B | $8.18B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $7.70B | $27.13B |
| Retained Earnings | $3.67B | $20.89B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $17.50B | $33.30B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | DG | COST |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $879.47M | $3.46B |
| Capital Expenditures | $-290.38M | $-1.13B |
| Free Cash Flow | $556.23M | $2.33B |
| Debt Repayment | $-505.31M | $-266.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | $-211.00M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | DG | COST |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 8.05M | 4.86M |
| Short Ratio | 2.75 | 2.36 |
| Short % of Float | 0.04% | 0.01% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 2,429,000 | 2,295,770 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 2,790,153 | 2,138,847 |
| Shares Outstanding | 219.94M | 443.13M |
| Float Shares | 218.63M | 442.27M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.96% | 0.72% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Dollar General vs Costco Wholesale
| Metric | DG | COST |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $6.08 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.64% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | N/A | $9.67 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.31% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | N/A | $29.02 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | Aug 01, 2025 |