Is DOLLAR GENERAL CORP (DG) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from January 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 54.2% / 30% | 2.9% / 30% | 0.4% / 30% | 0.0% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 54.2% / 33% | 2.9% / 33% | 0.4% / 33% | 0.0% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 56.1% / 33% | 3.0% / 33% | 0.4% / 33% | 0.0% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 54.2% / 33% | 2.9% / 33% | 0.4% / 33% | 0.0% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 56.1% / 33% | 3.0% / 33% | 0.4% / 50% | 0.0% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 30.7% | |
| Operating Margin | 6.1% | |
| Net Margin | 3.5% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 19.0% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 4.6% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $3.0B |
| Free Cash Flow | $1.7B |
| Total Debt | $17.5B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 184.7 |
| Current Ratio | 1.1 |
| Total Assets | $31.1B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $119.23 |
| 50-Day MA | $143.18 |
| 200-Day MA | $120.42 |
| Avg Volume | 3.1M |
| Beta | 0.2 |
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52-Week Range
$84.70
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About DOLLAR GENERAL CORP (DG)
Dollar General Corporation, a discount retailer, provides various merchandise products in the southern, southwestern, midwestern, and eastern United States. It offers consumable products, including paper towels, bath tissues, paper dinnerware, trash and storage bags, disinfectants, and laundry products; packaged food, such as cereals, pasta, canned soups, canned meats, fruits and vegetables, condiments, spices, sugar, and flour; and perishables, including milk, eggs, bread, refrigerated and frozen food, beer, wine, and produce; candy, cookies, crackers, salty snacks, and carbonated beverages; over-the-counter medicines and personal care products including soap, body wash, shampoo, cosmetics, dental hygiene and foot care products; pet supplies and pet food; and tobacco products. The company also provides seasonal products comprising holiday items, toys, batteries, small electronics, greeting cards, stationery, prepaid phones and accessories, gardening supplies, hardware, automotive, and home office supplies; home products include kitchen supplies, cookware, small appliances, light bulbs, storage containers, frames, candles, craft supplies and kitchen, and bed and bath soft goods; and apparel products for infants, toddlers, girls, boys, women and men, as well as socks, underwear, disposable diapers, shoes and accessories. The company was formerly known as J.L. Turner & Son, Inc. and changed its name to Dollar General Corporation in 1968. Dollar General Corporation was founded in 1939 and is based in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is DOLLAR GENERAL CORP (DG) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), DOLLAR GENERAL CORP is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is DOLLAR GENERAL CORP's debt ratio?
DOLLAR GENERAL CORP's debt ratio is 54.2% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 56.1%.
What are DOLLAR GENERAL CORP's key financial metrics?
DOLLAR GENERAL CORP has a market capitalization of $25.8B, trailing P/E ratio of 17.1, and revenue of $40.6B. The company maintains a gross margin of 30.7% and a net margin of 3.5%. Return on equity stands at 19.0%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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