CASY vs. DG: Casey's General Stores vs. Dollar General Stock Comparison
This page compares Casey's General Stores (CASY) with Dollar General (DG) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.
Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Performance at a Glance
| Metric | CASY | DG |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | 77.24% | 4.73% |
Risk
Drawdown
Risk at a Glance
| Metric | CASY | DG |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Volatility | 30.99% | 34.84% |
| Beta | 0.59 | 0.25 |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 620.09K | 3.66M |
Company Profile
Casey's General Stores (CASY) and Dollar General (DG) both belong to the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry, though CASY is classified under Food Retail while DG falls under Consumer Staples Merchandise Retail.
| Profile Item | CASY | DG |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Casey's General Stores Inc. | Dollar General Corporation |
| Country/Region | United States | United States |
| GICS Sector | Consumer Staples | Consumer Staples |
| GICS Industry Group | Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail |
| GICS Industry | Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Food Retail | Consumer Staples Merchandise Retail |
| Market Capitalization | 33.18 billion USD | 25.32 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | Nasdaq | NYSE |
| Listing Date | October 20, 1983 | November 13, 2009 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Dollar General (DG) at 16.24 sits in the cheaper P/E ratio quartile, while Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 46.72 sits in the richer quartile — a clear split in what investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings.
CASY
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
46.72
- Max
- 49.59
- CASY
- 46.72
- Q3
- 40.27
- Median
- 21.91
- Q1
- 17.31
- Min
- 11.33
DG
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
16.24
- Max
- 49.59
- Q3
- 40.27
- Median
- 21.91
- Q1
- 17.31
- DG
- 16.24
- Min
- 11.33
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Dollar General (DG) at 0.59 is priced about in line with its industry on P/S ratio, while Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 1.89 sits in the pricier quartile — CASY costs more per dollar of sales.
CASY
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
1.89
- CASY
- 1.89
- Max
- 1.89
- Q3
- 0.91
- Median
- 0.52
- Q1
- 0.26
- Min
- 0.02
DG
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
0.59
- Max
- 1.89
- Q3
- 0.91
- DG
- 0.59
- Median
- 0.52
- Q1
- 0.26
- Min
- 0.02
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Dollar General (DG) at 2.86 is valued about in line with its industry on P/B ratio, while Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 8.37 carries an above-peer premium to book — CASY is pricier on assets.
CASY
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
8.37
- Max
- 9.68
- CASY
- 8.37
- Q3
- 6.23
- Median
- 4.10
- Q1
- 2.15
- Min
- 0.76
DG
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
2.86
- Max
- 9.68
- Q3
- 6.23
- Median
- 4.10
- DG
- 2.86
- Q1
- 2.15
- Min
- 0.76
Valuation at a Glance
| Metric | CASY | DG |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 46.72 | 16.24 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 1.89 | 0.59 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 8.37 | 2.86 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | 1.65% | 7.43% |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Both Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 19.15% and Dollar General (DG) at 18.91% land near their industries’ usual ROE ranges, so capital efficiency looks broadly in line with peers on both sides.
CASY
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
19.15%
- Max
- 37.28%
- Q3
- 22.55%
- CASY
- 19.15%
- Median
- 14.81%
- Q1
- 8.71%
- Min
- -2.30%
DG
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
18.91%
- Max
- 37.28%
- Q3
- 22.55%
- DG
- 18.91%
- Median
- 14.81%
- Q1
- 8.71%
- Min
- -2.30%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
For every dollar of sales, both Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 4.07% and Dollar General (DG) at 3.63% retain more as net profit than most peers, landing in the top net margin quartile of their industries.
CASY
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
4.07%
- Max
- 6.51%
- CASY
- 4.07%
- Q3
- 3.51%
- Median
- 2.17%
- Q1
- 1.27%
- Min
- -0.12%
DG
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
3.63%
- Max
- 6.51%
- DG
- 3.63%
- Q3
- 3.51%
- Median
- 2.17%
- Q1
- 1.27%
- Min
- -0.12%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Both Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 5.14% and Dollar General (DG) at 5.92% convert sales into operating profit at a top-quartile rate, pointing to tighter cost discipline before financing and tax.
CASY
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
5.14%
- Max
- 9.24%
- CASY
- 5.14%
- Q3
- 5.12%
- Median
- 3.55%
- Q1
- 1.19%
- Min
- -0.11%
DG
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
5.92%
- Max
- 9.24%
- DG
- 5.92%
- Q3
- 5.12%
- Median
- 3.55%
- Q1
- 1.19%
- Min
- -0.11%
Profitability at a Glance
| Metric | CASY | DG |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 19.15% | 18.91% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 7.54% | 4.63% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 4.07% | 3.63% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 5.14% | 5.92% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 24.61% | 30.83% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Metric | CASY | DG |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Revenue Growth | -- | 5.20% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | -- | 4.13% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Metric | CASY | DG |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year EPS Growth | 30.87% | 34.05% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 17.17% | -13.76% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Both Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 1.01 and Dollar General (DG) at 1.17 carry current ratio within their industries’ typical mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.
CASY
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
1.01
- Max
- 1.52
- Q3
- 1.36
- Median
- 1.17
- CASY
- 1.01
- Q1
- 0.95
- Min
- 0.60
DG
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
1.17
- Max
- 1.52
- Q3
- 1.36
- DG
- 1.17
- Median
- 1.17
- Q1
- 0.95
- Min
- 0.60
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Both Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 0.73 and Dollar General (DG) at 1.79 fund their balance sheets with roughly industry-typical debt-to-equity mixes.
CASY
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
0.73
- Max
- 3.40
- Q3
- 1.93
- Median
- 1.29
- CASY
- 0.73
- Q1
- 0.65
- Min
- 0.00
DG
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
1.79
- Max
- 3.40
- Q3
- 1.93
- DG
- 1.79
- Median
- 1.29
- Q1
- 0.65
- Min
- 0.00
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Metric | CASY | DG |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.01 | 1.17 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 0.73 | 1.79 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.60 | 4.26 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Dollar General (DG) at 2.06% delivers top-quartile income for its industry, while Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 0.26% pays a more typical yield — both are credible income propositions, DG the richer one.
CASY
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
0.26%
- Max
- 4.41%
- Q3
- 2.02%
- Median
- 0.66%
- CASY
- 0.26%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
DG
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
2.06%
- Max
- 4.41%
- DG
- 2.06%
- Q3
- 2.02%
- Median
- 0.66%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 11.90% pays out a band-typical share of earnings, while Dollar General (DG) at 33.38% distributes more than its industry norm — less retained, thinner cover.
CASY
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
11.90%
- Max
- 60.00%
- Q3
- 31.85%
- Median
- 16.54%
- CASY
- 11.90%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
DG
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
33.38%
- Max
- 60.00%
- DG
- 33.38%
- Q3
- 31.85%
- Median
- 16.54%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividends at a Glance
| Metric | CASY | DG |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.26% | 2.06% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 11.90% | 33.38% |