Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
Dollar General Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
20.4%
FY2025
5-year range
16.7% / 38.6%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+22.4%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#23 of 81
Consumer Staples
What the data says
At 20.4%, Dollar General's return on equity (roe) ranks #23 of 81 in the Consumer Staples sector. Return on Equity (ROE) returned to growth in FY2025 after 2 years of decline, reaching 20.4%.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
20.4% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -4.4%.
Declined from 30.0% to 20.4% over the past 2 years.
Consumer Staples sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -18.2pp
- 5-Year Change
- -4.4pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#23 of 81 in Consumer StaplesTop 28% of 81This company 20.4% Sector average 63.3%
▼
-67.8% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) increased 22.4% year-over-year.
- Currently 42.9pp below the Consumer Staples sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2022.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) 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 | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 20.4% | +22.4% |
| FY2024 | 16.7% | -44.4% |
| FY2023 | 30.0% | -22.3% |
| FY2022 | 38.6% | +7.1% |
| FY2021 | 36.0% | +45.4% |
| FY2020 | 24.8% | -3.1% |
| FY2019 | 25.6% | -1.5% |
| FY2018 | 25.9% | -8.9% |
| FY2017 | 28.5% | +22.4% |
| FY2016 | 23.3% | +14.0% |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jul 2, 2026