Net Profit Margin
since 2010
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Calculation
Dollar General Corp., net profit margin, long-term trends, calculation
| Net profit margin | = | 100 | × | Net income1 | ÷ | Net sales1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2020 | 6.17% | = | 100 | × | 1,712,555 | ÷ | 27,753,973 |
| Feb 1, 2019 | 6.20% | = | 100 | × | 1,589,472 | ÷ | 25,625,043 |
| Feb 2, 2018 | 6.56% | = | 100 | × | 1,538,960 | ÷ | 23,470,967 |
| Feb 3, 2017 | 5.69% | = | 100 | × | 1,251,133 | ÷ | 21,986,598 |
| Jan 29, 2016 | 5.72% | = | 100 | × | 1,165,080 | ÷ | 20,368,562 |
| Jan 30, 2015 | 5.63% | = | 100 | × | 1,065,345 | ÷ | 18,909,588 |
| Jan 31, 2014 | 5.86% | = | 100 | × | 1,025,116 | ÷ | 17,504,167 |
| Feb 1, 2013 | 5.95% | = | 100 | × | 952,662 | ÷ | 16,022,128 |
| Feb 3, 2012 | 5.18% | = | 100 | × | 766,685 | ÷ | 14,807,188 |
| Jan 28, 2011 | 4.82% | = | 100 | × | 627,857 | ÷ | 13,035,000 |
| Jan 29, 2010 | 2.88% | = | 100 | × | 339,442 | ÷ | 11,796,380 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-03-19), 10-K (filing date: 2019-03-22), 10-K (filing date: 2018-03-23), 10-K (filing date: 2017-03-24), 10-K (filing date: 2016-03-22), 10-K (filing date: 2015-03-20), 10-K (filing date: 2014-03-20), 10-K (filing date: 2013-03-25), 10-K (filing date: 2012-03-22), 10-K (filing date: 2011-03-22), 10-K (filing date: 2010-03-31).
1 US$ in thousands
Comparison to Competitors
Dollar General Corp., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Dollar General Corp. | Amazon.com Inc. | Costco Wholesale Corp. | Home Depot Inc. | Lowe’s Cos. Inc. | Target Corp. | TJX Cos. Inc. | Walmart Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2020 | 6.17% | — | — | 10.20% | 5.93% | 4.25% | 7.84% | 2.86% |
| Feb 1, 2019 | 6.20% | 4.13% | 2.45% | 10.28% | 3.25% | 3.95% | 7.85% | 1.31% |
| Feb 2, 2018 | 6.56% | 4.33% | 2.26% | 8.55% | 5.02% | 4.08% | 7.27% | 1.99% |
| Feb 3, 2017 | 5.69% | 1.71% | 2.12% | 8.41% | 4.76% | 3.94% | 6.93% | 2.83% |
| Jan 29, 2016 | 5.72% | 1.74% | 2.02% | 7.92% | 4.31% | 4.56% | 7.36% | 3.07% |
| Jan 30, 2015 | 5.63% | 0.56% | 2.09% | 7.63% | 4.80% | -2.25% | 7.62% | 3.39% |
| Jan 31, 2014 | 5.86% | -0.27% | 1.87% | 6.83% | 4.28% | 2.72% | 7.79% | 3.39% |
| Feb 1, 2013 | 5.95% | 0.37% | 1.98% | 6.07% | 3.88% | 4.17% | 7.37% | 3.65% |
| Feb 3, 2012 | 5.18% | -0.06% | 1.76% | 5.52% | 3.66% | 4.28% | 6.45% | 3.54% |
| Jan 28, 2011 | 4.82% | 1.31% | 1.68% | 4.91% | 4.12% | 4.44% | 6.12% | 3.91% |
| Jan 29, 2010 | 2.88% | 3.37% | 1.71% | 4.02% | 3.78% | 3.92% | 5.98% | 3.54% |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-03-19), 10-K (filing date: 2019-03-22), 10-K (filing date: 2018-03-23), 10-K (filing date: 2017-03-24), 10-K (filing date: 2016-03-22), 10-K (filing date: 2015-03-20), 10-K (filing date: 2014-03-20), 10-K (filing date: 2013-03-25), 10-K (filing date: 2012-03-22), 10-K (filing date: 2011-03-22), 10-K (filing date: 2010-03-31).
Comparison to Sector (General Retailers)
Dollar General Corp., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to sector (general retailers)
| Dollar General Corp. | General Retailers | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2020 | 6.17% | — |
| Feb 1, 2019 | 6.20% | 3.41% |
| Feb 2, 2018 | 6.56% | 3.62% |
| Feb 3, 2017 | 5.69% | 3.43% |
| Jan 29, 2016 | 5.72% | 3.57% |
| Jan 30, 2015 | 5.63% | 3.12% |
| Jan 31, 2014 | 5.86% | 3.32% |
| Feb 1, 2013 | 5.95% | 3.59% |
| Feb 3, 2012 | 5.18% | 3.41% |
| Jan 28, 2011 | 4.82% | 3.72% |
| Jan 29, 2010 | 2.88% | 3.49% |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-03-19), 10-K (filing date: 2019-03-22), 10-K (filing date: 2018-03-23), 10-K (filing date: 2017-03-24), 10-K (filing date: 2016-03-22), 10-K (filing date: 2015-03-20), 10-K (filing date: 2014-03-20), 10-K (filing date: 2013-03-25), 10-K (filing date: 2012-03-22), 10-K (filing date: 2011-03-22), 10-K (filing date: 2010-03-31).
Comparison to Industry (Consumer Services)
Dollar General Corp., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer services)
| Dollar General Corp. | Consumer Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2020 | 6.17% | — |
| Feb 1, 2019 | 6.20% | 4.89% |
| Feb 2, 2018 | 6.56% | 4.97% |
| Feb 3, 2017 | 5.69% | 6.16% |
| Jan 29, 2016 | 5.72% | 5.02% |
| Jan 30, 2015 | 5.63% | 4.64% |
| Jan 31, 2014 | 5.86% | 4.72% |
| Feb 1, 2013 | 5.95% | 4.71% |
| Feb 3, 2012 | 5.18% | 4.57% |
| Jan 28, 2011 | 4.82% | 4.68% |
| Jan 29, 2010 | 2.88% | 4.42% |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-03-19), 10-K (filing date: 2019-03-22), 10-K (filing date: 2018-03-23), 10-K (filing date: 2017-03-24), 10-K (filing date: 2016-03-22), 10-K (filing date: 2015-03-20), 10-K (filing date: 2014-03-20), 10-K (filing date: 2013-03-25), 10-K (filing date: 2012-03-22), 10-K (filing date: 2011-03-22), 10-K (filing date: 2010-03-31).