ROSS STORES INC (ROST) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • Nasdaq • NASDAQ:ROST • US7782961038

190.74 USD
+1.51 (+0.8%)
At close: Feb 6, 2026
190.74 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/6/2026, 8:04:41 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

Taking everything into account, ROST scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ROST was compared to 121 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. ROST scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. ROST is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year ROST was profitable.
  • In the past year ROST had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • ROST had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • ROST had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
ROST Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFROST Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

1.2 Ratios

  • ROST's Return On Assets of 13.53% is amongst the best of the industry. ROST outperforms 89.26% of its industry peers.
  • ROST has a Return On Equity of 35.45%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ROST outperforms 88.43% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of ROST (19.14%) is better than 86.78% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ROST is significantly above the industry average of 12.04%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (17.29%) for ROST is below the current ROIC(19.14%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 13.53%
ROE 35.45%
ROIC 19.14%
ROA(3y)12.8%
ROA(5y)10.34%
ROE(3y)37.23%
ROE(5y)31.34%
ROIC(3y)17.29%
ROIC(5y)14.87%
ROST Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICROST Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of ROST (9.47%) is better than 88.43% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ROST has remained more or less at the same level.
  • ROST has a Operating Margin of 11.91%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ROST outperforms 85.95% of its industry peers.
  • ROST's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • With a Gross Margin value of 27.55%, ROST is not doing good in the industry: 72.73% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • ROST's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.91%
PM (TTM) 9.47%
GM 27.55%
OM growth 3Y-0.26%
OM growth 5Y-1.77%
PM growth 3Y2.8%
PM growth 5Y-0.91%
GM growth 3Y0.3%
GM growth 5Y-0.21%
ROST Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsROST Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • ROST has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, ROST has less shares outstanding
  • ROST has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for ROST has been reduced compared to a year ago.
ROST Yearly Shares OutstandingROST Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M
ROST Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsROST Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 6.47 indicates that ROST is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of ROST (6.47) is better than 93.39% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of ROST is 0.77, which is an excellent value as it means it would take ROST, only 0.77 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • ROST has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.77. This is amongst the best in the industry. ROST outperforms 80.17% of its industry peers.
  • ROST has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.17. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • ROST has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.17) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.17
Debt/FCF 0.77
Altman-Z 6.47
ROIC/WACC2
WACC9.59%
ROST Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFROST Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • ROST has a Current Ratio of 1.52. This is a normal value and indicates that ROST is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • ROST has a better Current ratio (1.52) than 61.16% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.90 indicates that ROST may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a decent Quick ratio value of 0.90, ROST is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.59% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The current and quick ratio evaluation for ROST is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.52
Quick Ratio 0.9
ROST Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesROST Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • ROST shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 0.79%.
  • ROST shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.56% yearly.
  • ROST shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.71%.
  • ROST shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.67% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.79%
EPS 3Y9.15%
EPS 5Y6.56%
EPS Q2Q%6.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.71%
Revenue growth 3Y3.76%
Revenue growth 5Y5.67%
Sales Q2Q%10.44%

3.2 Future

  • ROST is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.11% yearly.
  • ROST is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.98% yearly.
EPS Next Y4.44%
EPS Next 2Y7.4%
EPS Next 3Y7.62%
EPS Next 5Y9.11%
Revenue Next Year6.98%
Revenue Next 2Y5.69%
Revenue Next 3Y5.4%
Revenue Next 5Y4.98%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
ROST Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesROST Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 10B 20B 30B
ROST Yearly EPS VS EstimatesROST Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 29.80 indicates a quite expensive valuation of ROST.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ROST indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ROST is cheaper than 63.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.92. ROST is around the same levels.
  • ROST is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.17.
  • ROST's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • ROST is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 27.78, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.8
Fwd PE 26.17
ROST Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsROST Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ROST is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ROST is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 31.6
EV/EBITDA 18.93
ROST Per share dataROST EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates ROST does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The excellent profitability rating of ROST may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)6.71
PEG (5Y)4.54
EPS Next 2Y7.4%
EPS Next 3Y7.62%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.87%, ROST is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • ROST's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.19.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.87, ROST pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.83.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.87%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of ROST is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.61%!
  • ROST has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • ROST has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.61%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
ROST Yearly Dividends per shareROST Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 24.85% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ROST. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • ROST's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP24.85%
EPS Next 2Y7.4%
EPS Next 3Y7.62%
ROST Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendROST Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
ROST Dividend Payout.ROST Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ROST Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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ROSS STORES INC

NASDAQ:ROST (2/6/2026, 8:04:41 PM)

After market: 190.74 0 (0%)

190.74

+1.51 (+0.8%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)11-20
Earnings (Next)05-20
Inst Owners94%
Inst Owner Change-1.78%
Ins Owners2.09%
Ins Owner Change-3.32%
Market Cap62.03B
Revenue(TTM)22.03B
Net Income(TTM)2.09B
Analysts81.67
Price Target193.9 (1.66%)
Short Float %2.81%
Short Ratio3.25
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.87%
Yearly Dividend1.47
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.61%
DP24.85%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)4.84%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.39%
Max EPS beat(2)10.06%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.92%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.39%
Max EPS beat(4)10.06%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)4.75%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)5.07%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)5.35%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.7%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.76%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.36%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.44%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.76%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.36%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.29%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.2%
PT rev (1m)2.43%
PT rev (3m)15.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.54%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.66%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.13%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.57%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.61%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.8
Fwd PE 26.17
P/S 2.82
P/FCF 31.6
P/OCF 22.25
P/B 10.54
P/tB 10.54
EV/EBITDA 18.93
EPS(TTM)6.4
EY3.36%
EPS(NY)7.29
Fwd EY3.82%
FCF(TTM)6.04
FCFY3.16%
OCF(TTM)8.57
OCFY4.49%
SpS67.73
BVpS18.09
TBVpS18.09
PEG (NY)6.71
PEG (5Y)4.54
Graham Number51.04
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 13.53%
ROE 35.45%
ROCE 25.25%
ROIC 19.14%
ROICexc 31.42%
ROICexgc 31.42%
OM 11.91%
PM (TTM) 9.47%
GM 27.55%
FCFM 8.91%
ROA(3y)12.8%
ROA(5y)10.34%
ROE(3y)37.23%
ROE(5y)31.34%
ROIC(3y)17.29%
ROIC(5y)14.87%
ROICexc(3y)32.61%
ROICexc(5y)29.08%
ROICexgc(3y)32.61%
ROICexgc(5y)29.08%
ROCE(3y)22.8%
ROCE(5y)19.61%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-3.26%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.96%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.26%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.96%
OM growth 3Y-0.26%
OM growth 5Y-1.77%
PM growth 3Y2.8%
PM growth 5Y-0.91%
GM growth 3Y0.3%
GM growth 5Y-0.21%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.43
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.17
Debt/FCF 0.77
Debt/EBITDA 0.33
Cap/Depr 167.64%
Cap/Sales 3.74%
Interest Coverage 47.05
Cash Conversion 89.46%
Profit Quality 94.12%
Current Ratio 1.52
Quick Ratio 0.9
Altman-Z 6.47
F-Score6
WACC9.59%
ROIC/WACC2
Cap/Depr(3y)169.59%
Cap/Depr(5y)154.94%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.55%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.37%
Profit Quality(3y)80.07%
Profit Quality(5y)494.81%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.79%
EPS 3Y9.15%
EPS 5Y6.56%
EPS Q2Q%6.76%
EPS Next Y4.44%
EPS Next 2Y7.4%
EPS Next 3Y7.62%
EPS Next 5Y9.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.71%
Revenue growth 3Y3.76%
Revenue growth 5Y5.67%
Sales Q2Q%10.44%
Revenue Next Year6.98%
Revenue Next 2Y5.69%
Revenue Next 3Y5.4%
Revenue Next 5Y4.98%
EBIT growth 1Y0.99%
EBIT growth 3Y3.49%
EBIT growth 5Y3.8%
EBIT Next Year24.54%
EBIT Next 3Y11.96%
EBIT Next 5Y11%
FCF growth 1Y-2.11%
FCF growth 3Y11.5%
FCF growth 5Y0.26%
OCF growth 1Y0.19%
OCF growth 3Y10.67%
OCF growth 5Y1.65%

ROSS STORES INC / ROST FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ROSS STORES INC (ROST) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to ROST.


What is the valuation status of ROSS STORES INC (ROST) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to ROSS STORES INC (ROST). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is ROSS STORES INC (ROST) stock?

ROSS STORES INC (ROST) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What is the valuation of ROSS STORES INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ROSS STORES INC (ROST) is 29.8 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 10.54.


Is the dividend of ROSS STORES INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of ROSS STORES INC (ROST) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 24.85%.