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- Common-Size Income Statement
- Common-Size Balance Sheet: Assets
- Analysis of Profitability Ratios
- Analysis of Liquidity Ratios
- Analysis of Short-term (Operating) Activity Ratios
- Common Stock Valuation Ratios
- Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
- Dividend Discount Model (DDM)
- Analysis of Revenues
- Analysis of Debt
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Calculation
Dollar General Corp., ROE, long-term trends, calculation
| ROE | = | 100 | × | Net income1 | ÷ | Shareholders’ equity1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2024 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Feb 3, 2023 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 28, 2022 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 29, 2021 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 31, 2020 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Feb 1, 2019 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Feb 2, 2018 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Feb 3, 2017 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 29, 2016 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 30, 2015 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 31, 2014 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Feb 1, 2013 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Feb 3, 2012 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 28, 2011 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 29, 2010 | = | 100 | × | ÷ |
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).
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The analysis of the financial data reveals several important trends in profitability and equity efficiency over the examined period.
- Net Income Trends
- Net income shows a general upward trajectory from 2010 through 2021, starting at approximately $339 million and peaking near $2.65 billion in 2021. However, after this peak, there is a decline observed in 2022 and 2023, with net income dropping to about $1.66 billion by early 2024. This indicates a significant reduction in profitability following a period of sustained growth.
- Shareholders’ Equity Trends
- Shareholders' equity steadily increased from about $3.39 billion in 2010 to a high near $6.7 billion by early 2020. Post-2020, the equity value experienced fluctuations, initially declining to approximately $5.54 billion in 2023, then rising again to around $6.75 billion in early 2024. This pattern suggests some variability in retained earnings or capital changes occurring in the most recent years.
- Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis
- ROE demonstrates a consistent increase overall, moving from around 10% in 2010 to a peak exceeding 43% in 2023. This indicates improved efficiency in generating profits from shareholders' equity over the examined timeframe. Despite the recent decrease in net income, the ROE remains relatively high at nearly 25% in 2024 compared to the earlier years, suggesting that the equity base adjustments have amplified the return metric.
- Combined Insights
- The company's profitability grew strongly over the initial years, supported by corresponding expansion in equity. The marked peak in ROE during 2021-2023, coupled with declining net income and fluctuating equity, may indicate effective capital management or share buybacks that enhanced returns despite lower earnings. The decline in net income post-2021 warrants further investigation to identify external or operational factors impacting performance.
Comparison to Competitors
Dollar General Corp., ROE, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Dollar General Corp. | Costco Wholesale Corp. | Target Corp. | Walmart Inc. | |
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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).
Comparison to Sector (Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail)
Dollar General Corp., ROE, long-term trends, comparison to sector (consumer staples distribution & retail)
| Dollar General Corp. | Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | |
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| Feb 2, 2024 | ||
| Feb 3, 2023 | ||
| Jan 28, 2022 | ||
| Jan 29, 2021 | ||
| Jan 31, 2020 | ||
| Feb 1, 2019 | ||
| Feb 2, 2018 | ||
| Feb 3, 2017 | ||
| Jan 29, 2016 | ||
| Jan 30, 2015 | ||
| Jan 31, 2014 | ||
| Feb 1, 2013 | ||
| Feb 3, 2012 | ||
| Jan 28, 2011 | ||
| Jan 29, 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).
Comparison to Industry (Consumer Staples)
Dollar General Corp., ROE, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer staples)
| Dollar General Corp. | Consumer Staples | |
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| Feb 2, 2024 | ||
| Feb 3, 2023 | ||
| Jan 28, 2022 | ||
| Jan 29, 2021 | ||
| Jan 31, 2020 | ||
| Feb 1, 2019 | ||
| Feb 2, 2018 | ||
| Feb 3, 2017 | ||
| Jan 29, 2016 | ||
| Jan 30, 2015 | ||
| Jan 31, 2014 | ||
| Feb 1, 2013 | ||
| Feb 3, 2012 | ||
| Jan 28, 2011 | ||
| Jan 29, 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).