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- Statement of Comprehensive Income
- Common-Size Income Statement
- Analysis of Liquidity Ratios
- Enterprise Value to FCFF (EV/FCFF)
- Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
- Return on Equity (ROE) since 2010
- Debt to Equity since 2010
- Price to Earnings (P/E) since 2010
- Price to Sales (P/S) since 2010
- Aggregate Accruals
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Calculation
Dollar General Corp., P/OP, long-term trends, calculation
| P/OP | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Operating profit per share1 | Operating profit per share1 | = | Operating profit1 (in thousands) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2024 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Mar 24, 2023 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Mar 18, 2022 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Mar 19, 2021 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Mar 19, 2020 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Mar 22, 2019 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Mar 23, 2018 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Mar 24, 2017 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Mar 22, 2016 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Mar 20, 2015 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Mar 20, 2014 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Mar 25, 2013 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Mar 22, 2012 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Mar 22, 2011 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Mar 31, 2010 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-29).
1 US$
2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Dollar General Corp. Annual Report.
The analysis of the annual financial data reveals several noteworthy trends regarding the share price, operating profit per share, and the price-to-operating profit (P/OP) ratio over the period from 2010 to 2024.
- Share Price
- The share price exhibited a strong upward trajectory from 25.25 US$ in 2010 to a peak of 229.63 US$ in 2022. This represents a significant appreciation over the 12-year span. However, the share price declined notably in the subsequent years, dropping to 205.81 US$ in 2023 and further to 150.78 US$ in 2024, indicating some downward pressure after a period of robust growth.
- Operating Profit per Share
- Operating profit per share showed a consistent increase from 2.80 US$ in 2010 to a peak of 15.19 US$ in 2023, reflecting ongoing improvement in operational efficiency or profitability. A decline was observed in 2024, with operating profit per share falling to 11.14 US$, suggesting a potential slowdown in earnings generation or higher costs impacting profit margins.
- Price-to-Operating Profit (P/OP) Ratio
- The P/OP ratio fluctuated over the period, starting at 9.03 in 2010 and experiencing several rises and falls. Notable spikes occurred around 2015 when the ratio reached 13.00, followed by decreases and another peak of 16.32 in 2022. The ratio then decreased slightly in 2023 to 13.55 and remained stable into 2024 at 13.54. This variability indicates changing market perceptions regarding the valuation of operating profits, with periods of higher valuation multiples potentially signaling optimism or expectations of future growth, and lower multiples reflecting more cautious sentiment.
In summary, the share price and operating profit per share generally increased over the analyzed timeframe, underscoring overall growth in market value and operational performance. The P/OP ratio demonstrated some volatility, reflecting shifts in investor sentiment and valuation standards. The recent decline in both share price and operating profit per share in 2024 suggests emerging challenges or uncertainties affecting the company’s financial outlook.
Comparison to Competitors
Dollar General Corp., P/OP, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Dollar General Corp. | Costco Wholesale Corp. | Target Corp. | Walmart Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2024 | ||||
| Mar 24, 2023 | ||||
| Mar 18, 2022 | ||||
| Mar 19, 2021 | ||||
| Mar 19, 2020 | ||||
| Mar 22, 2019 | ||||
| Mar 23, 2018 | ||||
| Mar 24, 2017 | ||||
| Mar 22, 2016 | ||||
| Mar 20, 2015 | ||||
| Mar 20, 2014 | ||||
| Mar 25, 2013 | ||||
| Mar 22, 2012 | ||||
| Mar 22, 2011 | ||||
| Mar 31, 2010 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-29).