COST vs DG
By Alex · Tickerpine
Costco Wholesale Corporation vs Dollar General Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | COST | DG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $952.54 | $119.51 |
| Market cap | $422.43B | $26.36B |
| P/E ratio | 47.8 | 16.9 |
| ROE | 29.15% | 18.91% |
| Profit margin | 3.01% | 3.63% |
| Revenue growth | 21.50% | 3.40% |
| Dividend yield | 0.62% | 1.97% |
| Beta | 0.87 | 0.26 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
COST vs DG in plain English
- COST is the bigger company — about 16.0× the market cap of DG.
- DG is cheaper on earnings (P/E 16.9 vs 47.8).
- COST earns a higher return on equity (29% vs 19%).
- COST is growing revenue faster (22% vs 3%).
- DG has the higher dividend yield (1.97% vs 0.62%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
COST return calculator
See what $1,000 in Costco Wholesale Corporation would be worth today.
DG return calculator
See what $1,000 in Dollar General Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.