Dillard's (FRA:DL7A) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 12, 2026)


FRA:DL7A Dillard's Inc FRA:DL7A
86 GF Score
Price €442.00
GF Value €365.13
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Dillard's Moat Score?

Dillard's FRA:DL7A -1.78% 86 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:DL7A with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €365.13 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,117 Retail - Cyclical companies, Dillard's ranks better than 94.81% on this metric.

Dillard's has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Dillard's has Narrow Moat: Dillard's benefits from a solid brand and customer loyalty in the retail sector. However, it faces intense competition and lacks significant cost advantages or regulatory barriers, resulting in a solid but not strong narrow moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Dillard's might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Dillard's  (FRA:DL7A) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Dillard's Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:DL7A vs M, PLBL, KSS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Dillard's's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Dillard's's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Dillard's (FRA:DL7A) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 12, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Dillard's ranks #58 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is Dillard's' Moat Score too high?
Dillard's' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Dillard's ranks #58 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dillard's has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dillard's' Moat Score compare to M and PLBL?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Dillard's ranks #58 out of 1117 companies for Moat Score. This places Dillard's in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Dillard's's current Moat Score is 5. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €365.13, compared to a current price of €442.00 — trading 21.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Dillard's' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dillard's (FRA:DL7A), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 12, 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 €442.00 is trading 21.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €365.13. GuruFocus considers Dillard's to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:DL7A:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €365.13 vs. price of €442.00 (21.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 2 warning signs

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.
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