Company / Gross Margin
Dollar General Gross Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Gross Margin
30.7%
FY2025
5-year range
29.6% / 31.6%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+3.6%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#37 of 64
Consumer Staples
What the data says
At 30.7%, Dollar General's gross margin ranks #37 of 64 in the Consumer Staples sector. Gross Margin returned to growth in FY2025 after 3 years of decline, reaching 30.7%.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
30.7% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +0.2%.
Remained stable around 30.7% over the past 2 years.
Consumer Staples sector context is included.
Gross Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -0.6pp
- 5-Year Change
- +0.2pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#37 of 64 in Consumer StaplesTop 58% of 64This company 30.7% Sector average 35.5%
▼
-13.5% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, gross margin increased 3.6% year-over-year.
- Currently 4.8pp below the Consumer Staples sector average.
- Peak gross margin was recorded in FY2021.
- Lowest gross margin in the period was in FY2024.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Gross MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 30.7% | +3.6% |
| FY2024 | 29.6% | -2.3% |
| FY2023 | 30.3% | -3.0% |
| FY2022 | 31.2% | -1.2% |
| FY2021 | 31.6% | +3.8% |
| FY2020 | 30.4% | -0.5% |
| FY2019 | 30.6% | +0.5% |
| FY2018 | 30.4% | -1.0% |
| FY2017 | 30.8% | -0.3% |
| FY2016 | 30.9% | -0.4% |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jul 2, 2026