Dillard's (FRA:DL7A) EV-to-EBIT: 12.11 (As of Aug. 30, 2026) — 64% Above Median

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FRA:DL7A Dillard's Inc FRA:DL7A
84 GF Score
Price €535.00
GF Value €395.03
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Dillard's EV-to-EBIT?

Dillard's FRA:DL7A -0.93% 84 EV-to-EBIT is 12.11 as of Aug. 30, 2026, which is 64% above its 10-year median of 7.40. GuruFocus rates FRA:DL7A with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €395.03 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 875 Retail - Cyclical companies, Dillard's ranks better than 54.4% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Dillard's's Enterprise Value is €7,624 Mil. Dillard's's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2026 was €629 Mil. Therefore, Dillard's's EV-to-EBIT for today is 12.11.

The historical rank and industry rank for Dillard's's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:DL7A' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -23.82   Med: 7.4   Max: 14.43
Current: 12.12

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Dillard's was 14.43. The lowest was -23.82. And the median was 7.40.

FRA:DL7A's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
54.4% of 875 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 12.85 vs FRA:DL7A: 12.12

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Dillard's's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 was €7,417 Mil. Dillard's's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2026 was €629 Mil. Dillard's's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 was 8.48%.


Dillard's  (FRA:DL7A) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Dillard's's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jul. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jul. 2026 )
=629.319/7417.34
=8.48 %

Dillard's's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 was €7,417 Mil.
Dillard's's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €629 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


Dillard's EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Dillard's EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dillard's's EV-to-EBIT can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Dillard's EV-to-EBIT Chart

Dillard's Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
EV-to-EBIT
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Dillard's Quarterly Data
Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26 Jul26
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8.89 11.42 13.03 11.52 11.44

FRA:DL7A vs M, PLBL, KSS: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Dillard's's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Dillard's EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Dillard's's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dillard's's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


FRA:DL7A
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Dillard's EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Dillard's's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=7623.672/629.319
=12.11

Dillard's's current Enterprise Value is €7,624 Mil.
Dillard's's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €629 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 12.11 mean?
Dillard's (FRA:DL7A) has a EV-to-EBIT of 12.11 as of Aug. 30, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Dillard's and its competitors. This is 64% above median its historical median of 7.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Dillard's ranks #399 out of 875 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 45.6%.
Is Dillard's' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Dillard's' current EV-to-EBIT of 12.11 is 64% above median its 10-year median of 7.40. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.85. Dillard's' value of 12.11 is 5.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dillard's ranks #399 out of 875 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dillard's has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dillard's' EV-to-EBIT compare to M and PLBL?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Dillard's ranks #399 out of 875 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Dillard's in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.85. Dillard's' value of 12.11 is 5.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.40 vs. the industry median of 12.85, Dillard's has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Retail - Cyclical companies is 12.85, based on 875 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dillard's's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.11 is 5.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Dillard's and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dillard's's current EV-to-EBIT is 12.11, which is 64% above median its own 10-year median of 7.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dillard's stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dillard's (FRA:DL7A) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €395.03, compared to a current price of €535.00 — trading 35.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 12.11, which is 64% above median its 10-year median of 7.40 and 5.8% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 12.85. Dillard's' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dillard's (FRA:DL7A), the current EV-to-EBIT is 12.11 as of Aug. 30, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Dillard's (FRA:DL7A) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dillard's stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €535.00 is trading 35.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €395.03. GuruFocus considers Dillard's to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:DL7A:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 12.11 (64% above median its 10-year median of 7.40)
  • GF Value™: €395.03 vs. price of €535.00 (35.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 5.8% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#399 of 875)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DL7A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Dillard's Business Description

Other Exchanges DDS:USA
Address 1600 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, AR, USA, 72201
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 selection of merchandise, including fashion apparel for women, men, and children, accessories, cosmetics, home furnishings, and other consumer goods. The merchandise selections include exclusive brand merchandise such as Antonio Melani, Gianni Bini, Daniel Cremieux, Roundtree & Yorke, and private-label merchandise, among others. The company also operates a general contracting construction company, which is involved in constructing and remodelling stores for Dillard's. It operates in two business segments: Retail Operations, which generates the maximum revenue, and Construction.
84GF Score

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