Dollar General Corp
NYSE:DG
Operating Margin
Dollar General Corp
Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.
Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.
Operating Margin Across Competitors
| Country | Company | Market Cap |
Operating Margin |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US |
|
Dollar General Corp
NYSE:DG
|
22.1B USD |
5%
|
|
| AU |
|
Wesfarmers Ltd
ASX:WES
|
94.3B AUD |
9%
|
|
| US |
|
Target Corp
NYSE:TGT
|
43.3B USD |
5%
|
|
| CA |
|
Dollarama Inc
TSX:DOL
|
47.7B CAD |
25%
|
|
| US |
|
Dollar Tree Inc
NASDAQ:DLTR
|
19.4B USD |
-3%
|
|
| JP |
|
Pan Pacific International Holdings Corp
TSE:7532
|
2.7T JPY |
7%
|
|
| JP |
|
Ryohin Keikaku Co Ltd
TSE:7453
|
1.4T JPY |
9%
|
|
| US |
|
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc
NASDAQ:OLLI
|
7.1B USD |
11%
|
|
| CN |
M
|
MINISO Group Holding Ltd
HKEX:9896
|
53.7B HKD |
19%
|
|
| CA |
|
Canadian Tire Corporation Ltd
TSX:CTC.A
|
9.3B CAD |
9%
|
|
| LU |
|
B&M European Value Retail SA
LSE:BME
|
3.4B GBP |
10%
|
Dollar General Corp
Glance View
Dollar General Corp. has crafted a significant niche within the vast tapestry of American retail, weaving a narrative of accessibility and convenience. Founded in 1939, the company has flourished by planting its stores strategically in rural and suburban landscapes, often where larger big-box retailers do not tread. This geographic positioning allows Dollar General to offer a breadth of household goods, food products, and apparel to communities seeking affordability without compromising on familiar brands. The model hinges on a lean operational strategy; small-format stores, efficient supply chain practices, and a deep understanding of customer needs have enabled Dollar General to keep costs low. The stores offer a mix of national brands and private label options, ensuring customers have choices that fit their budgets. Monetizing this approach, the company capitalizes on a high-volume, low-margin business model—earning profits through careful inventory management and leveraging economies of scale. Each new store opening feeds into a cycle of growth, further reducing distribution costs and improving product margins. Dollar General’s adept use of data analytics provides insights into shopping trends, steering inventory selections toward what sells best in each location. This nuanced understanding of consumer behavior is instrumental in maximizing sales per square foot, a key metric of success in retail. Dollar General’s story is one of strategic simplicity, offering value to customers while maintaining a tight grip on its operating expenses, thus ensuring steady profitability in an often unpredictable retail environment.
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Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.
Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.
Based on Dollar General Corp's most recent financial statements, the company has Operating Margin of 4.8%.
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