DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD) Stock Analysis — Fair Value, Risk & Moat Rating
NYQ · Basic Materials · Specialty Chemicals
Is DuPont de Nemours, Inc. a safe investment right now?
DuPont de Nemours, Inc.'s Altman Z-Score of 0.52 places it in the distress zone. Our fair value estimate is $8.40 (Overvalued). Moat rating: 2.6/5 stars.
Could DuPont de Nemours, Inc. go bankrupt? Altman Z-Score analysis
Z-Score of 0.52 falls below the 1.8 distress threshold, indicating significant financial stress.
- Below 1.8 — Distress Zone (high bankruptcy risk)
- 1.8 to 3.0 — Gray Zone (elevated uncertainty)
- Above 3.0 — Safe Zone (financially healthy)
What drives DD's Z-Score?
| Component | Formula | Value | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A · Working Capital / Total Assets | WC / TA | 0.1516 | 1.2 | 0.18 |
| B · Retained Earnings / Total Assets | RE / TA | -1.1253 | 1.4 | -1.58 |
| C · EBIT / Total Assets | EBIT / TA | 0.0238 | 3.3 | 0.08 |
| D · Market Cap / Total Liabilities | MCap / TL | 2.5222 | 0.6 | 1.51 |
| E · Revenue / Total Assets | Rev / TA | 0.3175 | 1.0 | 0.32 |
How has DD's financial health changed over time?
| Year | Z-Score | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.76 | Distress |
| 2023 | 0.31 | Distress |
| 2024 | 0.73 | Distress |
| 2025 | 0.52 | Distress |
Source: Calculated from DD's latest 10-K filing on SEC EDGAR.
What is DuPont de Nemours, Inc. actually worth?
How we calculated this
| Input | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Predicted EPS (α) | $0.21 | Proprietary blend of reported actuals + analyst consensus, weighted by α |
| Last Year EPS | $-1.87 | Annual report (SEC EDGAR) |
| Analyst Consensus EPS (This Year) | $2.29 | 15 analysts consensus |
| Trailing P/E | 218.9x | Current market pricing |
| Fair P/E (β discount) | 40.0x | Trailing PE adjusted by value discount factor β, hard-capped |
| Earnings Trend (γ) | Stable | Directional signal: predicted vs trailing EPS |
Wall Street Reference: Analyst consensus target price is $55.87 (15 analysts). This is shown for reference only and is not used in our valuation model.
Source: Earnings data from SEC EDGAR filings. Market data via Yahoo Finance.
Does DuPont de Nemours, Inc. have a durable competitive advantage?
Moat rating: 2.6/5.
What makes up DD's moat score?
ROIC Stability
ROIC variability over the past decade. Score: 2/5.
Gross Margin Trend
Gross margin trajectory over the past decade. Score: 3/5.
Switching Costs
Estimated customer lock-in based on margin level. Score: 3/5.
How stable is DD's return on invested capital?
| Year | ROIC | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5.6% | — |
| 2023 | 0.4% | Declining |
| 2024 | 1.6% | Rising |
| 2025 | 3.0% | Rising |
Source: ROIC calculated from SEC EDGAR filings.
Is DuPont de Nemours, Inc.'s dividend safe?
Can DuPont de Nemours, Inc. afford its dividend?
Payout ratio is 681.0%. FCF covers the dividend 0.9x. 55 consecutive years of payments.
DuPont de Nemours, Inc.'s key financial metrics
| Metric | Latest | 1Y Ago | 3Y Ago | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $6.8B | $6.7B | $13.0B | Declining |
| Net Income | −$0.8B | $0.7B | $5.9B | Declining |
| Free Cash Flow | $0.2B | $0.2B | $0.6B | Declining |
| Gross Margin | 34.5% | 33.0% | 35.4% | Stable |
Recent events that affect our DD analysis
DD earnings report scheduled
Upcoming report. Consensus EPS estimate: $0.49. Revenue estimate: $1.67B. Our current Fair Value: $8.40 — a significant beat or miss could shift this estimate.
DD analyst consensus: 81% bullish (13 of 16 analysts)
2 Strong Buy, 11 Buy, 3 Hold, 0 Sell, 0 Strong Sell. Consensus target: $55.87 (21.5% upside). Compare with our independent Fair Value: $8.40.
DD paid $0.2000/share dividend
Dividend Safety Grade: C. Payout ratio: 681.0%.
DD beat EPS estimates by 6.6%
Reported EPS: $0.46 vs estimate $0.43. Earnings strength supports our Fair Value of $8.40 (81.7% below current price).
DD paid $0.2000/share dividend
Dividend Safety Grade: C. Payout ratio: 681.0%.
DD beat EPS estimates by 11.2%
Reported EPS: $1.09 vs estimate $0.98. Earnings strength supports our Fair Value of $8.40 (81.7% below current price).
DD stock split 2:1
Stock splits don't change fundamental value, but they can affect per-share metrics. Our models automatically adjust for splits.
DD paid $0.1715/share dividend
Dividend Safety Grade: C. Payout ratio: 681.0%.
DD beat EPS estimates by 5.5%
Reported EPS: $1.12 vs estimate $1.06. Earnings strength supports our Fair Value of $8.40 (81.7% below current price).
DD paid $0.1715/share dividend
Dividend Safety Grade: C. Payout ratio: 681.0%.
DD beat EPS estimates by 8.1%
Reported EPS: $1.03 vs estimate $0.95. Earnings strength supports our Fair Value of $8.40 (81.7% below current price).
DD paid $0.1715/share dividend
Dividend Safety Grade: C. Payout ratio: 681.0%.
DD beat EPS estimates by 15.3%
Reported EPS: $1.13 vs estimate $0.98. Earnings strength supports our Fair Value of $8.40 (81.7% below current price).
Common questions about DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
What is DuPont de Nemours, Inc. stock price today?
DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD) stock price is $45.98 as of the latest market close, traded on the NYSE exchange.
What does DuPont de Nemours, Inc. do?
DuPont de Nemours, Inc. provides technology-based materials and solutions in the United States, Canada, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. It operates through two segments, Healthcare & Water Technologies and Diversified Industrials.
What is DuPont de Nemours, Inc. market cap?
DuPont de Nemours, Inc. has a market capitalization of $18.85B, classifying it as a large-cap stock in the Basic Materials sector.
What sector and industry is DD in?
DuPont de Nemours, Inc. operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically within the Specialty Chemicals industry. It trades on the NYSE under the ticker symbol DD.
Is DD stock overvalued or undervalued?
Based on our valuation model, DuPont de Nemours, Inc. trades 447.4% above our fair value estimate — potentially overvalued.
- FairValueLabs Fair Value: $8.40
- Current Price: $45.98
- Valuation Zone: Overvalued
What is DD stock forecast and analyst target price?
Based on 15 Wall Street analysts, the consensus price target for DuPont de Nemours, Inc. is $55.87, implying upside of 21.5% from the current price.
- Analyst High Target: $64.00
- Analyst Low Target: $50.00
Note: Analyst targets are shown for reference and are not used in our valuation model.
Is DuPont de Nemours, Inc. revenue and earnings growing?
Here are the analyst consensus growth estimates for DuPont de Nemours, Inc.:
- Revenue growth (current year est.): 3.6%
- EPS growth (current year est.): 36.2%
- Revenue growth (next year est.): 3.8%
- EPS growth (next year est.): 11.0%
What are DuPont de Nemours, Inc.'s key financial metrics?
| Metric | Latest | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $6.8B | Declining |
| Net Income | −$0.8B | Declining |
| Free Cash Flow | $0.2B | Declining |
| Gross Margin | 34.5% | Stable |
What is DD's P/E ratio?
The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings:
- Trailing P/E (last 12 months): 218.9x
- Forward P/E (next 12 months est.): 18.1x
- FairValueLabs Fair P/E: 40.0x
How volatile is DD stock?
DuPont de Nemours, Inc. has a beta of 1.12, meaning it is somewhat more volatile than the broader market. A beta above 1.0 indicates higher price swings relative to the S&P 500, while below 1.0 suggests more stability.
How much cash and debt does DuPont de Nemours, Inc. have?
DuPont de Nemours, Inc.'s balance sheet shows:
- Total Cash: $715.0M
- Total Debt: $3.45B
- Net Cash Position: $-2.74B
A positive net cash position means the company holds more cash than debt, reducing financial risk.
What is DuPont de Nemours, Inc.'s free cash flow?
DuPont de Nemours, Inc. generated $13.44B in trailing twelve-month free cash flow (from $1.41B in operating cash flow). Free cash flow represents the cash available for dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction after all capital expenditures.
Does DuPont de Nemours, Inc. pay a dividend, and is it safe?
Yes, DuPont de Nemours, Inc. pays a regular dividend. Here are the key metrics:
- Dividend Yield: 3.1%
- Payout Ratio: 681.0%
- Consecutive Years Paid: 55
- 5-Year Dividend Growth: -16.8%
- FairValueLabs Safety Grade: C
Is DuPont de Nemours, Inc. at risk of going bankrupt?
DuPont de Nemours, Inc.'s Altman Z-Score is 0.52, placing it in the distress zone (below 1.8) — elevated bankruptcy risk. The Z-Score uses five balance sheet ratios to predict bankruptcy probability within two years.
Does DuPont de Nemours, Inc. have a durable competitive advantage?
DuPont de Nemours, Inc. scores 2.6/5 stars (Narrow moat · eroding) in our moat analysis:
- ROIC Stability: 2/5
- Gross Margin Trend: 3/5
- Switching Costs: 3/5
A score above 3.5 suggests meaningful pricing power and a defensible market position.
What is DD's return on equity (ROE)?
DuPont de Nemours, Inc.'s return on equity is 0.5%. ROE measures how efficiently a company generates profits from shareholder equity. An ROE above 15% is generally considered strong, while below 10% may signal inefficiency.
How do I buy DD stock?
DD shares can be purchased through any brokerage account that provides access to the NYSE. Common steps:
- Open an account with a broker (e.g., Fidelity, Schwab, Interactive Brokers)
- Search for ticker symbol DD
- Place a market or limit order for your desired number of shares
This is not investment advice. Always do your own research before buying any stock.
Is DD a value stock or speculative?
FairValueLabs classifies DuPont de Nemours, Inc. as Pure Speculation. It lacks the financial stability or valuation margin typically required for value investing. This stock is considered high risk.
Who is the CEO of DuPont de Nemours, Inc.?
The current CEO of DuPont de Nemours, Inc. is Ms. Lori D. Koch.
What is DD's earnings per share (EPS)?
Earnings per share measures the company's profit allocated to each outstanding share:
- Trailing EPS (last 12 months): $0.21
- Forward EPS (next 12 months est.): $2.54
- Analyst consensus EPS (this year): $2.29
- Analyst consensus EPS (next year): $2.54
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All valuations, scores, ratings, and classifications on this page are produced by the FairValueLabs internal valuation system. They do not represent actual market value, guaranteed outcomes, or professional investment advice. These are analytical estimates for educational and research purposes only.
This is not financial advice. All data is sourced from SEC EDGAR public filings. Always consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Last updated: Apr 22, 2026. Data sources: SEC EDGAR (financial statements), Yahoo Finance (market data, analyst consensus). Data may not reflect the most recent quarter.
DD analysis methodology: How we calculate fair value, Z-Scores, and moat ratings