Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. vs Dollar General Corp. — how do they compare? Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. trades at $32.23 (market cap $40.49B), while Dollar General Corp. trades at $120 (market cap $26.49B). The key difference: Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. is the larger of the two by market cap, and Dollar General Corp. pays a 1.97% dividend while Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| CMG | DG | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $40.49B | $26.49B |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Consumer Staples |
52-Week High | $44.04 | $156.26 |
52-Week Low | $28.17 | $95.94 |
Enterprise Value | $45.24B | $40.93B |
Dividend Yield | — | 1.97% |
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Chipotle Mexican Grill is the largest fast-casual chain restaurant in the United States, with systemwide sales of $7.5 billion in 2021. The Mexican concept is entirely company-owned, with a footprint of more than 3,000 stores, heavily indexed to the United States (though the firm maintains a small presence in Canada, the U.K., France, and Germany). Chipotle sells burritos, burrito bowls, tacos, quesadillas, and beverages, with a selling proposition built around competitive prices, high-quality food sourcing, speed of service, and convenience. The company generates its revenue entirely from restaurant sales and delivery fees.
Read more on CMG →A leading American discount retailer, Dollar General operates over 18,000 stores in 47 states, selling branded and private-label products across a wide variety of categories. In fiscal 2021, 77% of net sales came from consumables (including paper and cleaning products, packaged and perishable food, tobacco, and health and beauty items), 12% from seasonal merchandise (such as toys, greeting cards, decorations, and gardening supplies), 7% from home products (for example, kitchen supplies, small appliances, and cookware), and 4% from basic apparel. Stores average roughly 7,400 square feet, and about 75% of Dollar General locations are in towns of 20,000 or fewer people. The firm emphasizes value, with most of its items sold at everyday low prices of $5 or less.
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