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Dillard'sDDS -0.26%82 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.49 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 81% above its 10-year median of 5.25. GuruFocus rates DDS with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $434.98 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 945 Retail - Cyclical companies, Dillard's ranks worse than 53.54% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Dillard's's enterprise value is $8,767 Mil.
Dillard's's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $924 Mil. Therefore, Dillard's's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 9.49.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dillard's's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
DDS'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.28 Med: 5.25 Max: 24.44
Current: 9.49
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Dillard's was 24.44. The lowest was 2.28. And the median was 5.25.
DDS's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 53.54% of 945
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.95
vs DDS: 9.49
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Dillard's's share price for today is $616.55.
Dillard's's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $42.060.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Dillard's's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
For the Department Stores subindustry, Dillard's's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Dillard's's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dillard's's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Dillard's's current Enterprise Value is $8,767 Mil.
Dillard's's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $924 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 (DDS) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.49 as of Aug. 05, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Dillard's. This is 81% above median its historical median of 5.25. Over the past decade, Dillard's' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.28 to 24.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Dillard's ranks #506 out of 945 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 53.5%.
Is Dillard's' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Dillard's' current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.49 is 81% above median its 10-year median of 5.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.28 to a high of 24.44. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.95. Dillard's' value of 9.49 is 6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dillard's ranks #506 out of 945 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Dillard's has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dillard's' EV-to-EBITDA compare to M and PLBL?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Dillard's ranks #506 out of 945 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Dillard's in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.95. Dillard's' value of 9.49 is 6% above this benchmark. Historically, Dillard's' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.28 to 24.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.25 vs. the industry median of 8.95, Dillard's has consistently been above 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-EBITDA for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 8.95, based on 945 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dillard's's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.49 is 6% above 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Dillard's. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dillard's's current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.49, which is 81% above median its own 10-year median of 5.25. 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 (DDS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $434.98, compared to a current price of $616.55 — trading 41.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.49, which is 81% above median its 10-year median of 5.25 and 6% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.95. Dillard's' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dillard's (DDS), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.49 as of Aug. 05, 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 (DDS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dillard's stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $616.55 is trading 41.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $434.98.
GuruFocus considers Dillard's to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DDS:
EV-to-EBITDA: 9.49 (81% above median its 10-year median of 5.25)
GF Value™: $434.98 vs. price of $616.55 (41.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#506 of 945)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DDS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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.
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