DILLARD'S, INC. (DDS) Stock Analysis

Analysis from 10-Q filed 2026-09-04. Data as of Q3 2026.

Overall Grade: F (Concerning)

Grade F (Concerning). ROIC 27.6%. FCF margin 9.6%. D/E 0.0x. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-09-04.

Metric	Value	Context
ROIC	27.6%	Above industry average
FCF Margin	9.6%	Healthy cash flow
Debt/Equity	0.0x	Conservative leverage

ROIC 27.6% — Top 5% of sector peers. FCF margin 9.6% — Top 25%.

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Profitability: DILLARD'S, INC. earns 27.6% ROIC, Top 5% in Consumer Discretionary

ROIC TTM 27.6%, sector median 6.1%, Top 5%. DuPont: NOPAT margin 10.9% × asset turnover 1.7x. Gross margin 39.8%. Operating margin 14.1%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-09-04.

Metric	DDS	Rating	Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	27.6%	Excellent	Above sector median of 6.1%
Return on Equity (ROE)	34.7%	Excellent	Efficient use of shareholder equity
Gross Margin	39.8%	Good	Competitive pricing environment
Operating Margin	14.1%	Good	Moderate operational efficiency

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Cash Flow: DILLARD'S, INC. generates $635.1M FCF at 9.6% margin, positive NaN/8 quarters

FCF TTM $635.1M. FCF margin 9.6%, Top 25%. OCF/Net income 1.1x. Positive FCF in NaN/8 trailing quarters. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-09-04.

Metric	DDS	Rating	Context
Free Cash Flow Margin	9.6%	Adequate	Healthy cash generation
Free Cash Flow (TTM)	$635.1M	Good	Positive cash generation
OCF/Net Income	1.1x	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, 22.6x interest coverage

Debt/Equity 0.0x. Interest coverage 22.6x. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-09-04.

Metric	DDS	Rating	Context
Debt to Equity	0.0x	Excellent	Conservative capital structure
Interest Coverage	22.6x	Excellent	Comfortable debt service

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Valuation: DILLARD'S, INC. trades at 15.6x earnings

P/E 15.6x. EV/Sales 1.5x. FCF yield 6.0%. Dividend yield 4.6%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-09-04.

Metric	DDS	Rating	Context
P/E Ratio	15.6x	Adequate	Reasonable valuation
EV/Sales	1.5x	Excellent	Attractive revenue multiple
FCF Yield	6.0%	Good	Attractive cash return
Dividend Yield	4.6%	Good	Meaningful income

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Capital Allocation: DILLARD'S, INC. returns 4.6% shareholder yield, reducing shares 0.1% YoY

Total shareholder yield 4.6% (div 4.6%). Share count -0.1% YoY. Capital returned $487.1M TTM. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-09-04.

Metric	DDS	Rating	Context
Total Shareholder Yield	4.6%	Good	Dividend + buyback yield combined
Share Count Change (YoY)	-0.1%	Adequate	Net share reduction (accretive)
Total Capital Returned (TTM)	$487.1M	Good	Dividends + buybacks returned to shareholders

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Sector Rankings

Metric	Value	Percentile	vs Median
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	27.6%	Top 5%	4.5x above
Free Cash Flow Margin	9.6%	Top 25%	2.7x above
Gross Margin	39.8%	Top 50%	1.0x above
Operating Margin	14.1%	Top 25%	3.5x above
Return on Equity (ROE)	34.7%	Top 25%	3.4x above
P/E Ratio	15.6x	N/A	-

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Financial Scorecard

Metric	DDS	Rating	Sector Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	27.6%	Excellent	Top 5% of sector (median: 6.1%)
Free Cash Flow Margin	9.6%	Adequate	Top 25% of sector (median: 3.6%)
Gross Margin	39.8%	Good	Top 50% of sector (median: 38.7%)
Debt to Equity Ratio	0.0%	Excellent	Conservative capital structure
P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings)	15.6x	Adequate	Fair value
Free Cash Flow Yield	6.0%	Good	Solid cash yield

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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 27.6%. The 8-quarter median ROIC is 28.5% with a declining trend. Sector median 6.1%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-09-04.

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

DILLARD'S, INC. (DDS) has a free cash flow margin of 9.6%, generating $635.1 million in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-09-04.

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 15.6x, which is above the sector median of N/A. EV/Sales 1.5x. FCF yield 6.0%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-09-04.

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

DILLARD'S, INC. (DDS) currently pays a dividend yield of 4.6%. Total shareholder yield (dividend + buybacks) 4.6%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-09-04.

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

DILLARD'S, INC. (DDS) grew revenue by 0.2% year-over-year. EPS +21.7% YoY. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-09-04.

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 1132.9%. Share count -0.1% YoY. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-09-04.

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 27.6%, sector median 6.1% (Top 5%). FCF margin 9.6%, sector median 3.6% (Top 25%). Gross margin 39.8%, 1.1pp above 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.?

Quantitative warning flags for DILLARD'S, INC. (DDS): 1) ROIC declining -2.4% over 8 quarters. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-09-04.

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Data Source: Data sourced from 10-Q filed 2026-09-04. TTM metrics as of Q3 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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