Dillard's, Inc. (DDS) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Consumer Cyclical · Department Stores
EV/EBITDA
↑
9.63
↑+46% vs avg
5yr avg: 6.61
30Y Low3.8·High16.8
P/FCF
↑
13.90
↑+43% vs avg
5yr avg: 9.73
30Y Low2.0·High70.5
P/B Ratio
↑
4.87
+15% vs avg
5yr avg: 4.21
30Y Low0.1·High5.3
ROE
↓
31.9%
↑-30% vs avg
5yr avg: 45.8%
30Y Low-13%·High60%
Debt/EBITDA
↑
0.64
↑+22% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.53
30Y Low0.4·High8.9
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
DDS Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Dillard's, Inc. trades at 15.2x earnings, 48% above its 5-year average of 10.3x, sitting at the 67th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Consumer Cyclical sector median P/E of 21.2x, the stock trades at a discount of 28%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 13.9x P/FCF, 43% above the 5-year average of 9.7x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $8.7B | $9.5B | $7.5B | $6.5B | $6.7B | $5.2B | $2.0B | $1.5B | $1.8B | $1.9B | $1.9B |
| Enterprise Value | $8.4B | $9.2B | $7.4B | $6.2B | $6.6B | $5.1B | $2.2B | $1.9B | $2.2B | $2.4B | $2.3B |
| P/E Ratio → | 15.23 | 16.67 | 12.71 | 8.75 | 7.47 | 5.99 | — | 13.86 | 10.51 | 8.49 | 11.09 |
| P/S Ratio | 1.32 | 1.44 | 1.15 | 0.94 | 0.95 | 0.78 | 0.45 | 0.24 | 0.28 | 0.29 | 0.29 |
| P/B Ratio | 4.87 | 5.33 | 4.20 | 3.81 | 4.17 | 3.56 | 1.38 | 0.95 | 1.07 | 1.10 | 1.09 |
| P/FCF | 13.90 | 15.20 | 12.38 | 8.62 | 8.04 | 4.40 | 10.35 | 5.89 | 7.78 | 13.06 | 4.60 |
| P/OCF | 12.09 | 13.22 | 10.57 | 7.32 | 7.03 | 4.04 | 7.88 | 4.22 | 4.88 | 6.85 | 3.66 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
DDS EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Dillard's, Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 9.6x EBITDA, 46% above its 5-year average of 6.6x. The Consumer Cyclical sector median is 12.2x, placing the stock at a 21% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.40 | 1.12 | 0.91 | 0.94 | 0.76 | 0.51 | 0.30 | 0.34 | 0.38 | 0.37 |
| EV / EBITDA | 9.63 | 10.57 | 8.03 | 5.63 | 4.99 | 3.84 | 16.84 | 4.79 | 4.53 | 4.73 | 4.04 |
| EV / EBIT | 12.14 | 13.20 | 9.59 | 6.50 | 5.70 | 4.47 | — | 10.35 | 8.55 | 8.77 | 7.31 |
| EV / FCF | — | 14.71 | 12.11 | 8.29 | 7.93 | 4.30 | 11.67 | 7.18 | 9.71 | 16.84 | 5.76 |
DDS Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Dillard's, Inc. earns an operating margin of 10.5%, above the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 2.0%. Operating margins have compressed from 13.5% to 10.5% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. Return on equity of 31.9% is exceptionally high — well above the sector median of 5.3%. ROIC of 33.2% represents excellent returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 5.2%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 37.6% | 37.6% | 40.5% | 41.4% | 43.1% | 43.4% | 30.8% | 33.2% | 34.0% | 34.6% | 35.1% |
| Operating Margin | 10.5% | 10.5% | 11.2% | 13.5% | 16.1% | 16.9% | -1.9% | 2.6% | 4.1% | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Net Profit Margin | 8.7% | 8.7% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 12.7% | 13.0% | -1.6% | 1.8% | 2.6% | 3.4% | 2.6% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 31.9% | 31.9% | 34.0% | 44.8% | 58.5% | 59.6% | -4.7% | 6.7% | 10.1% | 12.9% | 9.6% |
| ROA | 16.2% | 16.2% | 17.0% | 21.8% | 27.1% | 27.2% | -2.2% | 3.2% | 4.8% | 5.8% | 4.4% |
| ROIC | 33.2% | 33.2% | 36.0% | 46.9% | 59.4% | 55.2% | -3.4% | 6.2% | 9.2% | 9.4% | 10.9% |
| ROCE | 26.0% | 26.0% | 27.8% | 36.3% | 47.4% | 48.6% | -3.4% | 6.7% | 10.5% | 10.0% | 11.1% |
DDS Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Dillard's, Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 0.6x, which is very conservative (87% below the sector average of 4.8x). The company holds a net cash position — cash of $862M exceeds total debt of $558M, providing substantial financial flexibility for buybacks, acquisitions, or weathering downturns.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.33 | 0.35 | 0.42 | 0.43 | 0.38 | 0.34 | 0.43 | 0.48 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.60 | 0.51 | 0.42 | 0.46 | 4.60 | 1.57 | 1.15 | 1.43 | 1.41 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.17 | -0.09 | -0.14 | -0.06 | -0.07 | 0.18 | 0.21 | 0.27 | 0.32 | 0.28 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -0.35 | -0.35 | -0.18 | -0.22 | -0.07 | -0.08 | 1.90 | 0.86 | 0.90 | 1.06 | 0.81 |
| Debt / FCF | — | -0.49 | -0.27 | -0.32 | -0.11 | -0.09 | 1.32 | 1.29 | 1.93 | 3.78 | 1.16 |
| Interest Coverage | — | — | 19.30 | 23.55 | 26.59 | 25.22 | -2.09 | 3.82 | 4.88 | 4.35 | 5.04 |
Net cash position: cash ($862M) exceeds total debt ($558M)
DDS Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Dillard's, Inc.'s current ratio of 2.65x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 1.31x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.65 | 2.65 | 2.84 | 2.67 | 2.41 | 1.98 | 2.15 | 1.99 | 1.90 | 1.66 | 1.88 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.31 | 1.31 | 1.43 | 1.35 | 1.11 | 0.86 | 0.74 | 0.41 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.44 |
| Cash Ratio | 1.19 | 1.19 | 1.25 | 1.16 | 0.93 | 0.74 | 0.47 | 0.30 | 0.13 | 0.18 | 0.36 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.87 | 1.87 | 1.99 | 2.10 | 2.04 | 1.43 | 1.85 | 1.90 | 1.74 | 1.65 |
| Inventory Turnover | 3.41 | 3.41 | 3.34 | 3.68 | 3.56 | 3.47 | 2.82 | 2.89 | 2.81 | 2.87 | 2.96 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 2.21 | 3.08 | 3.21 | 2.97 | 2.19 | 12.77 | 2.66 | 2.80 | 2.18 | 2.74 |
DDS Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Dillard's, Inc. returns 6.8% to shareholders annually — split between a 5.6% dividend yield and 1.2% buyback yield. The payout ratio of 85.0% is elevated — while still covered by earnings, there is limited headroom for dividend increases. The earnings yield of 6.6% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.5% | 5.2% | 4.1% | 5.9% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Payout Ratio | 85.0% | 85.0% | 69.7% | 45.8% | 30.4% | 35.4% | — | 10.4% | 6.5% | 4.3% | 5.8% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 6.6% | 6.0% | 7.9% | 11.4% | 13.4% | 16.7% | — | 7.2% | 9.5% | 11.8% | 9.0% |
| FCF Yield | 7.2% | 6.6% | 8.1% | 11.6% | 12.4% | 22.7% | 9.7% | 17.0% | 12.9% | 7.7% | 21.7% |
| Buyback Yield | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 4.4% | 6.8% | 10.5% | 5.2% | 8.5% | 7.3% | 11.9% | 12.8% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 6.8% | 6.3% | 7.1% | 9.6% | 10.9% | 16.4% | 5.9% | 9.2% | 7.9% | 12.4% | 13.3% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $16M | $16M | $17M | $18M | $21M | $23M | $25M | $27M | $30M | $34M |
Peer Comparison
Compare DDS with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 DDSYou | $9B | 15.2 | 9.6 | 13.9 | 37.6% | 10.5% | 31.9% | 33.2% | 0.6 |
 M | $6B | 10.4 | 5.4 | 6.0 | 36.5% | 4.6% | 13.6% | 8.7% | 2.7 |
 KSS | $2B | 7.3 | 7.0 | 1.8 | 40.6% | 3.3% | 6.9% | 3.6% | 5.5 |
 BKE | $2B | 10.9 | 9.4 | 11.3 | 49.0% | 20.1% | 49.4% | 37.6% | 1.5 |
 SKY | $5B | 22.8 | 15.6 | 17.0 | 26.4% | 9.5% | 13.7% | 17.6% | 0.4 |
 TJX | $181B | 33.6 | 22.4 | 36.9 | 31.0% | 11.9% | 59.1% | 32.3% | 1.6 |
 ROST | $75B | 35.2 | 21.2 | 34.1 | 27.9% | 11.9% | 36.7% | 30.6% | 1.5 |
 BURL | $21B | 35.4 | 20.6 | 123.6 | 43.9% | 7.3% | 38.4% | 10.3% | 4.8 |
 ANF | $4B | 8.3 | 5.1 | 10.4 | 61.5% | 13.3% | 36.6% | 31.2% | 1.4 |
 PVH | $4B | 145.4 | 29.1 | 6.6 | 57.5% | 7.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 17.5 |
 RL | $25B | 27.3 | 22.2 | 33.8 | 69.9% | 14.5% | 34.7% | 24.7% | 2.5 |
| Consumer Cyclical Median | — | 21.2 | 12.2 | 15.6 | 36.2% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 5.2% | 4.8 |
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DDS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying DDS stock.
What is Dillard's, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Dillard's, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 15.2x. The historical average is 20.6x. This places it at the 67th percentile of its historical range.
What is Dillard's, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
Dillard's, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 9.6x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 7.3x.
What is Dillard's, Inc.'s ROE?
Dillard's, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 31.9%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 13.0%.
Is DDS stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Dillard's, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 15.2x. This is at the 67th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Dillard's, Inc.'s dividend yield?
Dillard's, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 5.60% with a payout ratio of 85.0%.
What are Dillard's, Inc.'s profit margins?
Dillard's, Inc. has 37.6% gross margin and 10.5% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
How much debt does Dillard's, Inc. have?
Dillard's, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.6x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.