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 | $149.02 | $119.51 |
| Market cap | $347.01B | $26.36B |
| P/E ratio | 21.8 | 16.9 |
| ROE | 31.11% | 18.91% |
| Profit margin | 19.16% | 3.63% |
| Revenue growth | 7.40% | 3.40% |
| Dividend yield | 2.86% | 1.97% |
| Beta | 0.39 | 0.26 |
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 13.2× the market cap of DG.
- DG is cheaper on earnings (P/E 16.9 vs 21.8).
- PG earns a higher return on equity (31% vs 19%).
- PG is growing revenue faster (7% vs 3%).
- PG has the higher dividend yield (2.86% vs 1.97%).
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.