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 | $145.40 | $122.58 |
| Market cap | $337.97B | $27.04B |
| P/E ratio | 22.1 | 17.3 |
| ROE | 30.29% | 18.91% |
| Profit margin | 18.44% | 3.63% |
| Revenue growth | 1.50% | 3.40% |
| Dividend yield | 2.99% | 1.88% |
| 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 12.5× the market cap of DG.
- DG is cheaper on earnings (P/E 17.3 vs 22.1).
- PG earns a higher return on equity (30% vs 19%).
- DG is growing revenue faster (3% vs 2%).
- PG has the higher dividend yield (2.99% vs 1.88%).
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.