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VALUE TRAP?Dollar General Corporation
Consumer Defensive · Rank #176 · Analyzed Jul 13, 2026
$118.92
Current Price
$250.09
Intrinsic Value
+110.3%
Upside/Downside
3.5/10
Score
1.5/5
Quality
Analysis Summary
Valuation Consensus2/3 methods agree
Quality Score1.5/5.0
Framework RatingVALUE TRAP?
Price vs Intrinsic ValueUndervalued by 110.3%
Fair Value Range
Low$10.78
Base (IV)$250.09
High$333.60
Entry Points
Conservative$7.55
Moderate$10.78
Aggressive$175.06
⚠️ Warnings
- Cheap (+110%) but low quality (1.5/5) — possible value trap; cheapness may be deserved
Quality & Moat Breakdown
Return on Equity18.9% → 1.0/1.0
Debt LevelD/E 179 → 0/1.0
Revenue QualityGrowth 3.6%, margin Δ+2.2% → 0.5/1.0
Moat Strength2.0/5 → 0/1.0
Profit Margins3.6% → 0/1.0
Methodology
This analysis uses a unified valuation framework combining three methods, Discounted Cash Flow (3-scenario), Earnings Power Value, and Asset Valuation, with a quality scoring overlay. A stock needs 2/3 valuation methods to agree and a quality score ≥ 3.5/5 for a BUY rating.
Learn how this framework works →This is a personal analysis tool, not financial advice. Do your own research before making investment decisions.