Dollar General Corp
NYSE:DG
ROA
Return on Assets
ROA, or Return on Assets, is an indicator of how well a company utilizes its assets in terms of profitability. This number tells you what the company can do with what it has, i.e. how many dollars of earnings they derive from each dollar of assets they control. A higher ROA indicates more efficient use of assets to produce earnings, making it a valuable gauge for investors assessing a company's operational efficiency and profitability potential.
ROA Across Competitors
| Country | Company | Market Cap | ROA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US |
|
Dollar General Corp
NYSE:DG
|
24.7B USD |
4%
|
|
| AU |
|
Wesfarmers Ltd
ASX:WES
|
96B AUD |
9%
|
|
| US |
|
Target Corp
NYSE:TGT
|
43.2B USD |
8%
|
|
| CA |
|
Dollarama Inc
TSX:DOL
|
52.9B CAD |
20%
|
|
| US |
|
Dollar Tree Inc
NASDAQ:DLTR
|
20.5B USD |
-15%
|
|
| JP |
|
Pan Pacific International Holdings Corp
TSE:7532
|
2.9T JPY |
6%
|
|
| JP |
|
Ryohin Keikaku Co Ltd
TSE:7453
|
1.7T JPY |
10%
|
|
| US |
|
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc
NASDAQ:OLLI
|
7.4B USD |
8%
|
|
| CA |
|
Canadian Tire Corporation Ltd
TSX:CTC.A
|
9.9B CAD |
4%
|
|
| CN |
M
|
MINISO Group Holding Ltd
HKEX:9896
|
42.6B HKD |
15%
|
|
| AU |
|
Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd
ASX:HVN
|
6.6B AUD |
5%
|
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.
See Also
ROA, or Return on Assets, is an indicator of how well a company utilizes its assets in terms of profitability. This number tells you what the company can do with what it has, i.e. how many dollars of earnings they derive from each dollar of assets they control. A higher ROA indicates more efficient use of assets to produce earnings, making it a valuable gauge for investors assessing a company's operational efficiency and profitability potential.
Based on Dollar General Corp's most recent financial statements, the company has ROA of 3.7%.
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