Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) is a publicly traded company in the Consumer Cyclical — Apparel - Retail industry listed on NASDAQ. This overview shows the latest price, key valuation ratios, profitability metrics and financial-health indicators used by fundamental investors.
Ross Stores, Inc., through its various subsidiaries, manages a chain of off-price retail establishments focusing on apparel and home goods. These stores operate under two main brand names: Ross Dress for Less and dd's DISCOUNTS. Their product selection primarily includes clothing, accessories, footwear, and household decor.
Analysis Summary
Ross Stores, Inc. reported revenue of $22.75B in the most recent fiscal year, growing at a 5-year CAGR of 12.7%. Net income reached $2.15B, with a 90.6% 5-year CAGR.
Trailing-twelve-month margins: gross margin 29.9%, operating margin 13.7%, net margin 10.8%. Free cash flow grew at 3.7% CAGR over 5 years.
At the current price of $229.48, ROST trades at a P/E of 27.08 and an ROE of 42.34%. Market capitalisation stands at $73.6B, placing it among large-cap names.
Balance sheet quality for ROST: current ratio of 1.6, net debt of $617.9M. A debt-to-equity below 1.0 typically signals conservative capital structure, while a current ratio above 1.5 indicates comfortable short-term liquidity.
Cash flow quality is strong: free cash flow of $2.21B represents 103% conversion of reported net income. High conversion (above 90%) suggests earnings translate cleanly into cash; lower conversion may indicate working capital tightness or accounting timing differences.
Price
| Price | $229.48 |
| Market Cap | $73.6B |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
| Country | US |
Valuation Ratios
| P/E Ratio | 27.08 |
| Price / Book | 10.65 |
| EV / EBITDA | 17.67 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.77% |
Profitability
| Return on Equity | 42.34% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 21.16% |
| Return on Assets | 16.64% |
| Gross Margin | 29.89% |
| Operating Margin | 13.75% |
| Net Margin | 10.85% |
Financial Health
| Debt / Equity | 0.70 |
| Current Ratio | 1.61 |
| Piotroski F-Score | 8 |
| Altman Z-Score | 6.55 |
What to look at in Consumer Cyclical companies
- 5y avg operating margin (Cycle average) — Look at the cycle average, not the current year (peak or trough).
- Inventory turnover (>=4x/year) — Healthy retail rotates inventory fast. A drop signals weak demand.
- 5y avg ROIC (>=12%) — Cyclicals with avg ROIC >12% are structural winners.
- Net debt / EBITDA (peak) (<3x trough) — In cyclicals debt kills in recessions.
- Current Ratio (>1.5x) — Survives 12-18 months without operating cash.
- Altman Z-Score (>2.99 safe) — Bankruptcy model — key in cyclicals sensitive to recessions.
Peer Comparison
| Symbol | Company | Market Cap | P/E | P/B | ROE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROST | Ross Stores, Inc. | $73.6B | 27.08 | 10.65 | 42.3% |
| CPNG | Coupang, Inc. | $26.0B | 8.46 | -18.8% | |
| EBAY | eBay Inc. | $50.1B | 23.81 | 11.27 | 48.3% |
| JD | JD.com, Inc. | $37.4B | 16.41 | 1.09 | 8.7% |
| CPRT | Copart, Inc. | $27.5B | 18.51 | 3.01 | 15.9% |
| HLT | Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. | $68.1B | 44.18 | -28.1% | |
| AZO | AutoZone, Inc. | $46.4B | 18.89 | -80.4% | |
| F | Ford Motor Company | $54.2B | 1.52 | -18.9% |
Price Performance
| 1 month | -4.21% |
| 3 months | -3.44% |
| Year-to-date | +24.79% |
| 1 year | +53.88% |
| 3 years | +93.29% |
52-Week Range
| 52-week High | $257.00 |
| 52-week Low | $143.39 |
| Avg Volume (90d) | 2.9M |
Dividend History
| Date | Amount | Yield |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-08 | $0.4450 | 0.78% |
| 2026-06-09 | $0.4450 | 0.78% |
| 2026-03-13 | $0.4450 | 0.78% |
| 2025-12-09 | $0.4050 | 0.71% |
| 2025-09-09 | $0.4050 | 0.71% |
| 2025-06-10 | $0.4050 | 0.71% |
| 2025-03-18 | $0.4050 | 0.71% |
| 2024-12-10 | $0.3675 | 0.64% |
| 2024-09-10 | $0.3675 | 0.64% |
| 2024-06-11 | $0.3675 | 0.64% |
Related companies: AZO · CMG · CPNG · CPRT · EBAY · F · HLT
Explore sector: Consumer Cyclical · Apparel - Retail
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