Dillard's, Inc. (DDS) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Dillard's, Inc. stock (DDS) is currently trading at $567.28. Dillard's, Inc. PE ratio is 15.62. Dillard's, Inc. PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.35. Analyst consensus price target for DDS is $519.67. WallStSmart rates DDS as Underperform.
- DDS PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- DDS PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- DDS intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- DDS stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- DDS fair value vs current price
- DDS insider transactions and insider buying
- Is DDS undervalued or overvalued?
- Dillard's, Inc. financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- DDS Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- DDS analyst price target and Smart Rating
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DDS Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Dillard's, Inc. (DDS)
DDS trades 161% above its Graham fair value of $246.91, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Dillard's, Inc. (DDS) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in return on equity, price/sales, institutional own.. Concerns around revenue growth and eps growth. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
Dillard's, Inc. (DDS) Key Strengths (4)
Every $100 of shareholder equity generates $32 in profit
Paying $1.35 for every $1 of annual revenue
67.75% held by institutions, strong professional interest
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
Dillard's, Inc. (DDS) Areas to Watch (6)
Revenue declining -3.00%, a shrinking business
Earnings declining -3.10%, profits shrinking
Paying a premium for growth, expensive relative to earnings expansion
Thin operating margins with cost pressures present
Premium pricing at 5.0x book value
Thin profit margins with limited profitability
Supporting Valuation Data
Dillard's, Inc. (DDS) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 48/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 8.3/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 2.7/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Return on Equity, Price/Sales, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (1.35) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 31.90%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (2.24), Price/Book (4.97) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -3.00%, EPS Growth at -3.10%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 10.40%, Profit Margin at 8.69%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 31.90% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -3.00% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Revenue Growth and EPS Growth are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
DDS Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
DDS's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.35x trades 799% above its historical average of 0.15x (96th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 10% below its historical high of 1.5x set in Mar 2026, and 13380% above its historical low of 0.01x in Dec 2008.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Dillard's, Inc. (DDS) · CONSUMER CYCLICAL › DEPARTMENT STORES
The Big Picture
Dillard's, Inc. operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 6.6B with 300% decline year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 8.7%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
ROE of 3190.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Generating 192M in free cash flow and 211M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
Revenue contracted 300% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Dillard's, Inc. push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Sector dynamics: monitor DEPARTMENT STORES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Dillard's, Inc..
Bottom Line
Dillard's, Inc. offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Dillard's, Inc.(DDS)
NYSE
CONSUMER CYCLICAL
DEPARTMENT STORES
USA
Dillard's, Inc. operates large retail stores in the Southeast, Southwest, and Midwest areas of the United States. The company is headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas.