DG Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis
Updated 81h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
Return on equity (ROE) measures how efficiently a company turns shareholders’ invested capital into profit, so an 18.9% ROE means the company generates $0.189 of net income for every $1 of equity.
Sector Performance
67th percentileDG
19.7%
Sector Median
13.3%
Sector Avg
16.9%
Prior Period
18.9%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
Return on equity (ROE) measures how efficiently a company turns shareholders’ invested capital into profit, so an 18.9% ROE means the company generates $0.189 of net income for every $1 of equity.
This sits above the sector median of 13.6%, placing the company in the 65th percentile among peers, indicating better-than-average profitability relative to its industry. Trend data is unavailable: the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are both N/A, and historical values are limited to the current 18.9%, so no direction can be inferred. Because the level is solidly above the median but the trend is unknown, investors face moderate risk from the absence of momentum evidence, though the high current ratio of return to equity suggests existing operations are productive. The strong level alone supports a neutral stance, but the missing trend prevents any upgrade to a positive view. Overall, this metric aligns with the NEUTRAL verdict, as it confirms competitive profitability without offering proof of improvement or deterioration.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Return on Equity (ROE) tell investors about DG?
ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.
How is the Return on Equity (ROE) calculated?
Return on Equity (ROE) is calculated as: Net Income / Shareholders' Equity.
Who are DG's closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE)?
The closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: LOW (-67.1%), MAR (-69.0%), BMBL (-76.9%), WBA (-82.7%), NIO (-84.0%).
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The Formula
Net Income / Shareholders' Equity
Why It Matters
ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.
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19.7%
Sector Median
13.3%
Sector Avg
16.9%
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