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DILLARDS INC-CL A (DDS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:DDS - US2540671011 - Common Stock

606.24 USD
+4.21 (+0.7%)
Last: 10/24/2025, 8:19:10 PM
606.24 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 10/24/2025, 8:19:10 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, DDS scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DDS was compared to 30 industry peers in the Broadline Retail industry. DDS gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. DDS is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year DDS was profitable.
In the past year DDS had a positive cash flow from operations.
DDS had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years DDS had a positive operating cash flow.
DDS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDDS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 15.62%, DDS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.67% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 30.00%, DDS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of DDS (20.57%) is better than 96.67% of its industry peers.
DDS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 28.72%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.42%.
The 3 year average ROIC (28.72%) for DDS is well above the current ROIC(20.57%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 15.62%
ROE 30%
ROIC 20.57%
ROA(3y)21.67%
ROA(5y)17.85%
ROE(3y)44.12%
ROE(5y)37.36%
ROIC(3y)28.72%
ROIC(5y)N/A
DDS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDDS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of DDS (8.74%) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DDS has grown nicely.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 10.51%, DDS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DDS has grown nicely.
DDS has a Gross Margin of 40.05%. This is in the lower half of the industry: DDS underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
DDS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.51%
PM (TTM) 8.74%
GM 40.05%
OM growth 3Y-13.46%
OM growth 5Y33.93%
PM growth 3Y-11.56%
PM growth 5Y38.75%
GM growth 3Y-2.28%
GM growth 5Y4.06%
DDS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDDS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), DDS is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for DDS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
DDS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
DDS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
DDS Yearly Shares OutstandingDDS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M
DDS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDDS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 8.60 indicates that DDS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
DDS has a better Altman-Z score (8.60) than 90.00% of its industry peers.
DDS has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.68. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.68 years to pay back of all of its debts.
DDS has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.68) than 86.67% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22 indicates that DDS is not too dependend on debt financing.
DDS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.22 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DDS outperforms 56.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.22
Debt/FCF 0.68
Altman-Z 8.6
ROIC/WACC2.41
WACC8.54%
DDS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDDS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.68 indicates that DDS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of DDS (2.68) is better than 86.67% of its industry peers.
DDS has a Quick Ratio of 1.41. This is a normal value and indicates that DDS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
DDS has a Quick ratio (1.41) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.68
Quick Ratio 1.41
DDS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDDS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for DDS have decreased strongly by -10.71% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, DDS shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 57.80% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, DDS shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.44% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.77% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.71%
EPS 3Y-5.24%
EPS 5Y57.8%
EPS Q2Q%1.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.44%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.17%
Revenue growth 5Y0.77%
Sales Q2Q%1.6%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, DDS will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -12.51% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, DDS will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -1.41% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-8.3%
EPS Next 2Y-7.54%
EPS Next 3Y-12.51%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.2%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.54%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.41%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
DDS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDDS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2B 4B 6B
DDS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDDS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 10 20 30 40 50

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

DDS is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.72.
83.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DDS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DDS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.89), we can say DDS is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 19.22, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of DDS.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DDS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DDS is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.99. DDS is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.72
Fwd PE 19.22
DDS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDDS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DDS is valued a bit cheaper than 76.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DDS is valued a bit cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.28
EV/EBITDA 9.87
DDS Per share dataDDS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 100 200 300 400

4.3 Compensation for Growth

DDS has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
DDS's earnings are expected to decrease with -12.51% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.29
EPS Next 2Y-7.54%
EPS Next 3Y-12.51%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.20%, DDS is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 9.37, DDS pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.20, DDS pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.31.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.2%

5.2 History

The dividend of DDS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 111.67%!
DDS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
DDS has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)111.67%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years34
DDS Yearly Dividends per shareDDS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

5.3 Sustainability

DDS pays out 71.85% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of DDS has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP71.85%
EPS Next 2Y-7.54%
EPS Next 3Y-12.51%
DDS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDDS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
DDS Dividend Payout.DDS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.DDS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

DILLARDS INC-CL A

NYSE:DDS (10/24/2025, 8:19:10 PM)

After market: 606.24 0 (0%)

606.24

+4.21 (+0.7%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryBroadline Retail
Earnings (Last)08-14 2025-08-14/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-12 2025-11-12/amc
Inst Owners71.33%
Inst Owner Change0.93%
Ins Owners23.24%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap9.46B
Revenue(TTM)6.59B
Net Income(TTM)575.65M
Analysts45.45
Price Target369.75 (-39.01%)
Short Float %11.54%
Short Ratio7.44
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.2%
Yearly Dividend25.75
Dividend Growth(5Y)111.67%
DP71.85%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date09-30 2025-09-30 (0.3)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)23.42%
Min EPS beat(2)12.59%
Max EPS beat(2)34.25%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)25.34%
Min EPS beat(4)12.59%
Max EPS beat(4)36.84%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)17.92%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)28.45%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)45.48%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.26%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.64%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.12%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.64%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.64%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.94%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.36%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.57%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.46%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)16.94%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)10.92%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)20.89%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.14%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.34%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.72
Fwd PE 19.22
P/S 1.44
P/FCF 12.28
P/OCF 11.04
P/B 4.93
P/tB 4.93
EV/EBITDA 9.87
EPS(TTM)36.26
EY5.98%
EPS(NY)31.54
Fwd EY5.2%
FCF(TTM)49.36
FCFY8.14%
OCF(TTM)54.94
OCFY9.06%
SpS421.89
BVpS122.94
TBVpS122.94
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.29
Graham Number316.7
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 15.62%
ROE 30%
ROCE 25.4%
ROIC 20.57%
ROICexc 37.03%
ROICexgc 37.03%
OM 10.51%
PM (TTM) 8.74%
GM 40.05%
FCFM 11.7%
ROA(3y)21.67%
ROA(5y)17.85%
ROE(3y)44.12%
ROE(5y)37.36%
ROIC(3y)28.72%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)44.45%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)44.45%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)35.47%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-15.2%
ROICexgc growth 5Y43.2%
ROICexc growth 3Y-15.2%
ROICexc growth 5Y43.2%
OM growth 3Y-13.46%
OM growth 5Y33.93%
PM growth 3Y-11.56%
PM growth 5Y38.75%
GM growth 3Y-2.28%
GM growth 5Y4.06%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.79
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.22
Debt/FCF 0.68
Debt/EBITDA 0.49
Cap/Depr 49.45%
Cap/Sales 1.32%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 98.74%
Profit Quality 133.85%
Current Ratio 2.68
Quick Ratio 1.41
Altman-Z 8.6
F-Score5
WACC8.54%
ROIC/WACC2.41
Cap/Depr(3y)64.95%
Cap/Depr(5y)54.93%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.75%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.64%
Profit Quality(3y)99.06%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.71%
EPS 3Y-5.24%
EPS 5Y57.8%
EPS Q2Q%1.53%
EPS Next Y-8.3%
EPS Next 2Y-7.54%
EPS Next 3Y-12.51%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.44%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.17%
Revenue growth 5Y0.77%
Sales Q2Q%1.6%
Revenue Next Year-0.2%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.54%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.41%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-13.13%
EBIT growth 3Y-13.61%
EBIT growth 5Y34.96%
EBIT Next Year22.74%
EBIT Next 3Y-0.59%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-18.41%
FCF growth 3Y-19.67%
FCF growth 5Y18.42%
OCF growth 1Y-19.65%
OCF growth 3Y-17.68%
OCF growth 5Y14.36%

DILLARDS INC-CL A / DDS FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for DDS stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to DDS.


What is the valuation status for DDS stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to DILLARDS INC-CL A (DDS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is DILLARDS INC-CL A (DDS) stock?

DILLARDS INC-CL A (DDS) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of DILLARDS INC-CL A (DDS) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for DILLARDS INC-CL A (DDS) is 16.72 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.93.


Can you provide the financial health for DDS stock?

The financial health rating of DILLARDS INC-CL A (DDS) is 9 / 10.