DILLARDS INC-CL A (DDS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:DDS • US2540671011

665 USD
+21.37 (+3.32%)
Last: Feb 12, 2026, 10:06 AM
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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 has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. DDS has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • DDS had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year DDS had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • DDS had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • DDS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • DDS has a Return On Assets of 13.51%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DDS outperforms 96.67% of its industry peers.
  • DDS has a better Return On Equity (28.40%) than 93.33% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of DDS (19.86%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DDS is significantly above the industry average of 9.24%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (19.86%) for DDS is well below the 3 year average (28.72%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that DDS had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 13.51%
ROE 28.4%
ROIC 19.86%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40

1.3 Margins

  • DDS has a Profit Margin of 8.77%. This is in the better half of the industry: DDS outperforms 80.00% 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 10.56%, DDS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DDS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With a Gross Margin value of 40.22%, DDS is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DDS has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.56%
PM (TTM) 8.77%
GM 40.22%
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 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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, DDS has less shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for DDS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for DDS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
DDS Yearly Shares OutstandingDDS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M
DDS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDDS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

  • DDS has an Altman-Z score of 7.38. This indicates that DDS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • DDS has a better Altman-Z score (7.38) than 96.67% of its industry peers.
  • DDS has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.67. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.67 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.67, DDS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.21 indicates that DDS is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of DDS (0.21) is better than 70.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.21
Debt/FCF 0.67
Altman-Z 7.38
ROIC/WACC2.25
WACC8.81%
DDS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDDS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • DDS has a Current Ratio of 2.19. This indicates that DDS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.19, DDS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DDS has a Quick Ratio of 1.00. This is a normal value and indicates that DDS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 1.00, DDS is not doing good in the industry: 60.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.19
Quick Ratio 1
DDS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDDS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 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 by -5.17% in the last year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 57.80% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • DDS shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.07%.
  • Measured over the past years, DDS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.77% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.17%
EPS 3Y-5.24%
EPS 5Y57.8%
EPS Q2Q%7.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.07%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.17%
Revenue growth 5Y0.77%
Sales Q2Q%2.74%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, DDS will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -4.48% on average per year.
  • DDS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.33% yearly.
EPS Next Y-8.36%
EPS Next 2Y-6.39%
EPS Next 3Y-4.48%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.54%
Revenue Next 2Y1.26%
Revenue Next 3Y1.33%
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 accelerating.
DDS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDDS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 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 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

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 18.05, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of DDS.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of DDS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DDS is cheaper than 76.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.18. DDS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • DDS is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.57.
  • DDS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.01, DDS is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.05
Fwd PE 20.57
DDS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDDS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of DDS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DDS is cheaper than 73.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • DDS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DDS is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.29
EV/EBITDA 10.33
DDS Per share dataDDS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 100 200 300 400

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The excellent profitability rating of DDS may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • DDS's earnings are expected to decrease with -4.48% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.31
EPS Next 2Y-6.39%
EPS Next 3Y-4.48%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.19%, DDS is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.42, DDS pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.19, DDS pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.80.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.19%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of DDS grows each year by 111.67%, which is quite nice.
  • DDS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • DDS has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)111.67%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years34
DDS Yearly Dividends per shareDDS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

5.3 Sustainability

  • DDS pays out 71.18% 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.
DP71.18%
EPS Next 2Y-6.39%
EPS Next 3Y-4.48%
DDS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDDS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 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

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DILLARDS INC-CL A

NYSE:DDS (2/12/2026, 10:06:22 AM)

665

+21.37 (+3.32%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryBroadline Retail
Earnings (Last)11-13
Earnings (Next)05-11
Inst Owners69.76%
Inst Owner Change2.31%
Ins Owners23.17%
Ins Owner Change-1.59%
Market Cap10.38B
Revenue(TTM)6.63B
Net Income(TTM)580.86M
Analysts45.45
Price Target572.56 (-13.9%)
Short Float %8.56%
Short Ratio4.65
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.19%
Yearly Dividend25.75
Dividend Growth(5Y)111.67%
DP71.18%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)28.62%
Min EPS beat(2)22.99%
Max EPS beat(2)34.25%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)26.67%
Min EPS beat(4)12.59%
Max EPS beat(4)36.84%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)17.05%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)23.25%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)42.18%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.1%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.59%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.62%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.63%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.64%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.94%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.34%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.47%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.52%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)48.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)11.88%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.54%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.87%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.63%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.31%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.77%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.05
Fwd PE 20.57
P/S 1.57
P/FCF 13.29
P/OCF 11.92
P/B 5.08
P/tB 5.08
EV/EBITDA 10.33
EPS(TTM)36.84
EY5.54%
EPS(NY)32.32
Fwd EY4.86%
FCF(TTM)50.05
FCFY7.53%
OCF(TTM)55.77
OCFY8.39%
SpS424.44
BVpS131.01
TBVpS131.01
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.31
Graham Number329.54
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 13.51%
ROE 28.4%
ROCE 24.53%
ROIC 19.86%
ROICexc 37.32%
ROICexgc 37.32%
OM 10.56%
PM (TTM) 8.77%
GM 40.22%
FCFM 11.79%
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 Turnover1.54
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.21
Debt/FCF 0.67
Debt/EBITDA 0.49
Cap/Depr 50.64%
Cap/Sales 1.35%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 99.36%
Profit Quality 134.5%
Current Ratio 2.19
Quick Ratio 1
Altman-Z 7.38
F-Score5
WACC8.81%
ROIC/WACC2.25
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)-5.17%
EPS 3Y-5.24%
EPS 5Y57.8%
EPS Q2Q%7.5%
EPS Next Y-8.36%
EPS Next 2Y-6.39%
EPS Next 3Y-4.48%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.07%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.17%
Revenue growth 5Y0.77%
Sales Q2Q%2.74%
Revenue Next Year1.54%
Revenue Next 2Y1.26%
Revenue Next 3Y1.33%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-8.1%
EBIT growth 3Y-13.61%
EBIT growth 5Y34.96%
EBIT Next Year32.68%
EBIT Next 3Y5.08%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y10.49%
FCF growth 3Y-19.67%
FCF growth 5Y18.42%
OCF growth 1Y4%
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.


Can you provide the valuation status for DILLARDS INC-CL A?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 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.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for DDS stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for DILLARDS INC-CL A (DDS) is 18.05 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.08.


How sustainable is the dividend of DILLARDS INC-CL A (DDS) stock?

The dividend rating of DILLARDS INC-CL A (DDS) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 71.18%.