PG vs DG
By Alex · Tickerpine
The Procter & Gamble Company vs Dollar General Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | PG | DG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $161.02 | $132.69 |
| Market cap | $373.21B | $29.27B |
| P/E ratio | 24.3 | 17.2 |
| ROE | 29.61% | 19.69% |
| Profit margin | 18.23% | 3.90% |
| Revenue growth | 4.00% | 5.20% |
| Dividend yield | 2.70% | 1.78% |
| Beta | 0.38 | 0.23 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
PG vs DG in plain English
- PG is the bigger company — about 12.7× the market cap of DG.
- DG is cheaper on earnings (P/E 17.2 vs 24.3).
- PG earns a higher return on equity (30% vs 20%).
- DG is growing revenue faster (5% vs 4%).
- PG has the higher dividend yield (2.70% vs 1.78%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
PG return calculator
See what $1,000 in The Procter & Gamble Company 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.