DG FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 81h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
FCF Yield measures the cash a company generates from its operations after capital spending, shown as a percentage of its market value; a 9.0% yield means you get $9.00 in free cash flow for every $100 of stock price.
Sector Performance
83th percentileDG
8.8%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
9.0%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
FCF Yield measures the cash a company generates from its operations after capital spending, shown as a percentage of its market value; a 9.0% yield means you get $9.00 in free cash flow for every $100 of stock price.
That level is more than double the sector median of 4.2%, placing DG in the 84th percentile among peers, so the company ranks well above typical cash generation. The metric is stable across the last 8 quarters, with recent values of 9.0%, 8.6%, 8.7%, and 9.1%; the quarter-over-quarter change is +4.7%, while the year-over-year change is not available. A high and stable FCF Yield suggests the stock offers solid cash returns relative to its price, which can reduce downside risk but also implies the market may already be pricing in this strength, leaving limited upside surprise. This steady, above-average cash flow supports the NEUTRAL verdict — the valuation appears fair, not cheap enough to be a clear buy nor rich enough to be a sell.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about DG?
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
How is the FCF Yield calculated?
FCF Yield is calculated as: Free Cash Flow / Market Cap.
Who are DG's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: JACK (23.5%), BBWI (23.7%), YELP (25.7%), MET (27.9%), WIX (29.2%).
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The Formula
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
Why It Matters
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
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8.8%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
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