Dollar General Corporation (DG)
Pretax margin
| Jan 31, 2025 | Feb 2, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Feb 3, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) | US$ in thousands | 1,439,750 | 2,119,520 | 2,119,520 | 3,116,610 | 3,116,610 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 40,612,300 | 38,364,800 | 38,691,600 | 37,633,600 | 37,844,900 |
| Pretax margin | 3.55% | 5.52% | 5.48% | 8.28% | 8.24% |
January 31, 2025 calculation
Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $1,439,750K ÷ $40,612,300K
= 3.55%
The pretax margin of Dollar General Corporation has shown a decreasing trend over the last three years. As of January 31, 2023, the pretax margin was 8.24%, which slightly increased to 8.28% by February 3, 2023. However, there was a noticeable decline in the pretax margin to 5.48% by January 31, 2024, and a further decrease to 5.52% by February 2, 2024. The most recent data point as of January 31, 2025, indicates a pretax margin of 3.55%. This downward trend in pretax margin may suggest challenges in managing operating expenses or generating sufficient revenue to cover costs before taxes. Further analysis is recommended to understand the underlying factors contributing to this trend and to evaluate the company's overall financial performance.
Peer comparison
Jan 31, 2025