DG vs KO
DG: The largest U.S. discount retailer by store count, Dollar General delivers everyday essentials at sub-$10 prices through 20,959 small-box stores, capturing price-sensitive customers through convenience and value. KO: The world's leading beverage company with a massive global distribution network and a diverse portfolio of iconic soft drink, water, coffee, and alcohol-ready-to-drink brands.
Side-by-side fundamentals
| Metric | DG | KO | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price as of 2026-08-25 close | $122.58 | $91.64 | |
| Market cap as of 2026-08-26 | $27.0B | $394.3B | |
| P/E as of 2026-08-26 | 16.92 | 26.26 | DG lower |
| PEG as of 2026-08-26 | 1.92 | 3.36 | DG lower |
| Net margin as of 2026-08-26 | +3.6% | +28.6% | KO higher |
| Gross margin as of 2026-08-26 | +30.8% | +61.9% | KO higher |
| Operating margin as of 2026-08-26 | +5.3% | +30.4% | KO higher |
| ROE as of 2026-08-26 | +18.6% | +43.0% | KO higher |
| ROA as of 2026-08-26 | +5.0% | +13.5% | KO higher |
| Debt / equity as of 2026-08-26 | 0.52 | 1.20 | DG lower |
| Revenue growth (YoY) as of 2026-08-26 | +4.7% | +6.5% | KO higher |
| Revenue CAGR (3y) SEC XBRL | +4.1% | +3.7% | DG higher |
| Dividend yield as of 2026-08-26 | +1.9% | +3.1% | KO higher |
| Dividend streak (yrs) SEC XBRL | 5 | 5 | Tie |
| Beta as of 2026-08-26 | 0.21 | 0.33 | |
| 1-year return as of 2026-08-25 close | +9.1% | +32.9% | KO higher |
Fundamentals: market data, as of 2026-08-26. Filings: SEC EDGAR. Prices are delayed daily-close data.
Last updated 2026-08-25.
Informational only — NOT financial advice. All figures are delayed daily-close data from SEC EDGAR & market data, shown with their as-of date; "Edge" cells are a pure numeric comparison, not a recommendation.