Dillards Inc. (DDS) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 500 data points (2024-09-24 to 2026-09-22)
Dillard's Inc is an American fashion apparel, cosmetics, and home furnishings retailer. It operates Dillard's stores, clearance centers, and an Internet store at dillards.com, offering a wide selec...
Dillards Inc. (DDS) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 15.46 (historical range: 7.38–18.40, median: 12.62), placing it at the 87th percentile — expensive relative to its history, P/S ratio of 1.54 (range: 0.71–1.67, 94th percentile — expensive relative to its history).
Over the historical period (2024-09-24 to 2026-09-22), Dillards Inc.'s P/E ratio has expanded by 42% over the observed period (from an average of 10.2 to 14.4).
Dillards Inc. trades well above its own historical valuation range across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Min | Median | Max | Percentile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 15.46 | 7.38 | 12.62 | 18.40 | 87th | expensive relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 1.54 | 0.71 | 1.27 | 1.67 | 94th | expensive relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 0.07 | 0.06 | 0.09 | 0.14 | 20th | expensive relative to its history |
Dillards Inc. (DDS) Valuation & P/E History
Dillards Inc. (DDS) is a US-listed stock operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Retail-Department Stores industry currently trading at $650.17 with a market capitalization of $10.2 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for DDS based on 500 data points covering 2024-09-24 to 2026-09-22. The P/E ratio of 15.46 is above the historical median of 12.62, placing DDS at the 87th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 1.54 compares to a median of 1.27.
DDS Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Dillards Inc.'s current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether DDS is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests DDS is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Dillards Inc..
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is DDS Overvalued or Undervalued?
Dillards Inc. trades well above its own historical valuation range across most metrics. The overall valuation percentile of 91 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive DDS is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full DDS analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.DDS trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.