TickerHumSide-by-side comparison
Costco Wholesale vs Dollar General
As of Nov 11, 2026, P/E is 51.8x for Costco Wholesale vs 17.8x for Dollar General; P/S is 1.6x for Costco Wholesale vs 0.7x for Dollar General; revenue growth is 10.1% for Costco Wholesale vs 4.8% for Dollar General; operating margin is 3.9% for Costco Wholesale vs 5.6% for Dollar General.
What stands out
- Dollar General is cheaper on earnings: 17.8x P/E vs 51.8x for Costco Wholesale.
- Costco Wholesale carries less debt relative to equity: 0.11 vs 0.49 for Dollar General.
Key metrics
| Metric | COST | DG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,075.50 | $137.08 |
| Market cap | $476.59B | $30.24B |
| P/E | 51.8x (#2) | 17.8x (#1) |
| P/S | 1.6x (#2) | 0.7x (#1) |
| Revenue growth | 10.1% (#1) | 4.8% (#2) |
| Operating margin | 3.9% (#2) | 5.6% (#1) |
| Net margin | 3.0% (#2) | 3.9% (#1) |
| Debt / equity | 0.11 (#1) | 0.49 (#2) |
| 1-year return | +17.7% (#2) | +31.5% (#1) |
| Research score | 62/100 (#2) | 63/100 (#1) |
Higher is better for growth, margins, one-year return and overall score; lower is better for valuation and debt ratios. Ties share a rank and missing values are excluded.
Company research
- Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) — Discount Stores
- Dollar General Corporation (DG) — Discount Stores