Dollar General Corp. vs Omnicom Group Inc. — how do they compare? Dollar General Corp. trades at $120 (market cap $26.49B), while Omnicom Group Inc. trades at $85.74 (market cap $23.58B). The key difference: Dollar General Corp. and Omnicom Group Inc. are close in size by market cap, and Omnicom Group Inc. pays the higher dividend (3.72%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| DG | OMC | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $26.49B | $23.58B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Media |
52-Week High | $156.26 | $86.22 |
52-Week Low | $95.94 | $67.27 |
Enterprise Value | $40.93B | $31.66B |
Dividend Yield | 1.97% | 3.72% |
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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.
Read more on DG →Omnicom is the world's second- largest ad holding company, based on annual revenue. The firm's services, which include traditional and digital advertising and public relations, are provided worldwide, with over 85% of its revenue coming from more developed regions such as North America and Europe.
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