DILLARD'S, INC. (DDS) Stock Analysis

Analysis from 10-Q filed 2025-12-05. Data as of Q1 2026.

Overall Grade: F (Concerning)

Grade F (Concerning). ROIC 27.9%. FCF margin 9.5%. D/E 0.0x. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-12-05.

Metric	Value	Context
ROIC	27.9%	Above industry average
FCF Margin	9.5%	Healthy cash flow
Debt/Equity	0.0x	Conservative leverage

ROIC 27.9% — Top 10% of sector peers. FCF margin 9.5% — Top 25%.

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Profitability: DILLARD'S, INC. earns 27.9% ROIC, Top 10% in Consumer Discretionary

ROIC TTM 27.9%, sector median 8.1%, Top 10%. DuPont: NOPAT margin 11.1% × asset turnover 1.7x. Gross margin 39.0%. Operating margin 13.5%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-12-05.

Metric	DDS	Rating	Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	27.9%	Excellent	Above sector median of 8.1%
Return on Equity (ROE)	30.0%	Excellent	Efficient use of shareholder equity
Gross Margin	39.0%	Good	Competitive pricing environment
Operating Margin	13.5%	Good	Moderate operational efficiency

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Cash Flow: DILLARD'S, INC. generates $623.6M FCF at 9.5% margin, positive NaN/8 quarters

FCF TTM $623.6M. FCF margin 9.5%, Top 25%. OCF/Net income 1.3x. Positive FCF in NaN/8 trailing quarters. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-12-05.

Metric	DDS	Rating	Context
Free Cash Flow Margin	9.5%	Adequate	Healthy cash generation
Free Cash Flow (TTM)	$623.6M	Good	Positive cash generation
OCF/Net Income	1.3x	Excellent	High earnings quality
FCF Consistency (8Q)	N/A	Warning	Variable cash flow

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Balance Sheet: DILLARD'S, INC. at 0.0x leverage

Debt/Equity 0.0x. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-12-05.

Metric	DDS	Rating	Context
Debt to Equity	0.0x	Excellent	Conservative capital structure

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Valuation: DILLARD'S, INC. trades at 16.7x earnings

P/E 16.7x. EV/Sales -0.1x. FCF yield 6453.6%. Dividend yield 5.1%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-12-05.

Metric	DDS	Rating	Context
P/E Ratio	16.7x	Adequate	Reasonable valuation
EV/Sales	-0.1x	Excellent	Attractive revenue multiple
FCF Yield	6453.6%	Excellent	Attractive cash return
Dividend Yield	5.1%	Good	Meaningful income

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Capital Allocation: DILLARD'S, INC. returns 1120.2% shareholder yield

Total shareholder yield 1120.2% (div 5.1% + buyback 1115.1%). Capital returned $593.3M TTM. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-12-05.

Metric	DDS	Rating	Context
Total Shareholder Yield	1120.2%	Excellent	Dividend + buyback yield combined
Buyback Yield	1115.1%	Good	Active share repurchases
Total Capital Returned (TTM)	$593.3M	Good	Dividends + buybacks returned to shareholders

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Sector Rankings

Metric	Value	Percentile	vs Median
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	27.9%	Top 10%	3.5x above
Free Cash Flow Margin	9.5%	Top 25%	4.3x above
Gross Margin	39.0%	Bottom 50%	1.0x below
Operating Margin	13.5%	Top 25%	3.2x above
Return on Equity (ROE)	30.0%	Top 25%	2.9x above
P/E Ratio	16.7x	N/A	-

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Financial Scorecard

Metric	DDS	Rating	Sector Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	27.9%	Excellent	Top 10% of sector (median: 8.1%)
Free Cash Flow Margin	9.5%	Adequate	Top 25% of sector (median: 2.2%)
Gross Margin	39.0%	Good	Bottom 50% of sector (median: 39.1%)
Debt to Equity Ratio	0.0%	Excellent	Conservative capital structure
P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings)	16.7x	Adequate	Fair value
Free Cash Flow Yield	64.5x	Excellent	High cash return

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is DILLARD'S, INC.'s Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)?

DILLARD'S, INC. (DDS) has a trailing twelve-month Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) of 27.9%. Sector median 8.1%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-12-05.

Q: What is DILLARD'S, INC.'s Free Cash Flow Margin?

DILLARD'S, INC. (DDS) has a free cash flow margin of 9.5%, generating $623.6 million in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-12-05.

Q: What is DILLARD'S, INC.'s P/E ratio and how does it compare to peers?

DILLARD'S, INC. (DDS) trades at a P/E ratio of 16.7x, which is above the sector median of N/A. EV/Sales -0.1x. FCF yield 6453.6%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-12-05.

Q: Does DILLARD'S, INC. pay a dividend?

DILLARD'S, INC. (DDS) currently pays a dividend yield of 5.1%. Total shareholder yield (dividend + buybacks) 1120.2%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-12-05.

Q: What is DILLARD'S, INC.'s revenue and earnings growth?

DILLARD'S, INC. (DDS) declined revenue by 0.4% year-over-year. EPS -1.1% YoY. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-12-05.

Q: Is DILLARD'S, INC. buying back stock?

DILLARD'S, INC. (DDS) repurchased $107.8 million of stock over the trailing twelve months. This represents a buyback yield of 1115.1%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-12-05.

Q: How does DILLARD'S, INC. compare to competitors in Consumer Discretionary?

Compared to other companies in Consumer Discretionary, DILLARD'S, INC. (DDS) shows: ROIC 27.9%, sector median 8.1% (Top 10%). FCF margin 9.5%, sector median 2.2% (Top 25%). Gross margin 39.0%, 0.1pp below sector median. These rankings are based on MetricDuck's analysis of all Consumer Discretionary companies with available SEC filings.

Q: What warning signs should I watch for with DILLARD'S, INC.?

No quantitative warning flags fired for DILLARD'S, INC. (DDS) on margin trend, FCF trend, ROIC trend, or leverage thresholds. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-12-05.

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Data Source: Data sourced from 10-Q filed 2025-12-05. TTM metrics as of Q1 2026.

Methodology: Financial metrics calculated from SEC 10-K and 10-Q filings using standardized formulas. Sector comparisons use peer group based on SIC code.

Scope: This analysis covers SEC filing fundamentals — profitability, cash flow, balance sheet, and valuation metrics. For analyst estimates and price targets, consult sell-side research.

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