(ROST) Ross Stores - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US7782961038

Apparel, Accessories, Footwear, Home Fashions

ROST EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of ROST over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-07-31": 0.06, "2020-10-31": 1.02, "2021-01-31": 0.57, "2021-04-30": 1.34, "2021-07-31": 1.39, "2021-10-31": 1.09, "2022-01-31": 1.04, "2022-04-30": 0.97, "2022-07-31": 1.11, "2022-10-31": 1, "2023-01-31": 1.31, "2023-04-30": 1.09, "2023-07-31": 1.32, "2023-10-31": 1.33, "2024-01-31": 1.82, "2024-04-30": 1.46, "2024-07-31": 1.59, "2024-10-31": 1.48, "2025-01-31": 1.79, "2025-04-30": 1.47, "2025-07-31": 1.56,

ROST Revenue

Revenue of ROST over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-07-31: 2684.712, 2020-10-31: 3754.509, 2021-01-31: 4249.671, 2021-04-30: 4516.08, 2021-07-31: 4804.974, 2021-10-31: 4574.541, 2022-01-31: 5020.649, 2022-04-30: 4333.1, 2022-07-31: 4583.009, 2022-10-31: 4565.489, 2023-01-31: 5214.231, 2023-04-30: 4494.686, 2023-07-31: 4934.905, 2023-10-31: 4924.849, 2024-01-31: 6022.501, 2024-04-30: 4858.067, 2024-07-31: 5287.519, 2024-10-31: 5071.354, 2025-01-31: 5912.279, 2025-04-30: 4984.971, 2025-07-31: 5529.152,

Description: ROST Ross Stores

Ross Stores Inc (NASDAQ:ROST) operates as an off-price retailer, offering a range of apparel, accessories, footwear, and home fashions products under its Ross Dress for Less and dds DISCOUNTS brands. The company targets middle-income households and those with lower to moderate incomes, providing affordable fashion options.

From a business perspective, Ross Stores has demonstrated a strong track record of growth, driven by its ability to offer high-quality products at discounted prices. Key performance indicators (KPIs) such as same-store sales growth, gross margin, and inventory turnover are crucial in evaluating the companys operational efficiency. Notably, Ross Stores has consistently maintained a strong gross margin, indicating its ability to maintain pricing power and manage inventory effectively.

To further analyze Ross Stores performance, we can examine its return on equity (RoE) of 37.83%, which indicates a high level of profitability. Additionally, the companys price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 20.66 and forward P/E of 21.51 suggest that the stock is reasonably valued relative to its earnings growth. Other relevant KPIs include sales per square foot, which can help assess the companys ability to drive sales through its existing store base, and the debt-to-equity ratio, which can indicate the companys leverage and financial flexibility.

Overall, Ross Stores business model, which focuses on offering discounted prices on high-quality products, has enabled the company to maintain a strong competitive position in the apparel retail industry. By closely monitoring KPIs such as same-store sales growth, gross margin, and RoE, investors can gain a deeper understanding of the companys operational performance and make more informed investment decisions.

ROST Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 49,469m
Sub-Industry Apparel Retail
IPO / Inception 1986-07-09

ROST Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 42.0%
Fundamental 81.7%
Dividend Rating 61.3%
Return 12m vs S&P 500 -18.4%
Analyst Rating 4.18 of 5

ROST Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 1.10%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.78%
Annual Growth 5y 38.87%
Payout Consistency 92.0%
Payout Ratio 25.1%

ROST Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 93.8%
Growth Correlation 12m -27.7%
Growth Correlation 5y 68.1%
CAGR 5y 18.95%
CAGR/Max DD 3y 0.90
CAGR/Mean DD 3y 3.45
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.80
Alpha -21.89
Beta 0.975
Volatility 23.29%
Current Volume 1946.2k
Average Volume 20d 2633.6k
Stop Loss 142.6 (-3%)
Signal -0.61

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 8.0

Net Income (2.06b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 1.29b TTM)
FCFTA 0.12 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 0.50pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue 11.79% (prev 12.90%; Δ -1.11pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA 0.17 (>3.0%) and CFO 2.47b > Net Income 2.06b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (1.22b) to EBITDA (2.99b) ratio: 0.41 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)
Current Ratio 1.58 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (325.9m) change vs 12m ago -1.69% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 27.61% (prev 27.83%; Δ -0.22pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 147.4% (prev 143.7%; Δ 3.67pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio 94.50 (EBITDA TTM 2.99b / Interest Expense TTM 29.2m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 3.88

(A) 0.17 = (Total Current Assets 6.93b - Total Current Liabilities 4.39b) / Total Assets 14.50b
(B) 0.29 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 4.22b / Total Assets 14.50b
(C) 0.19 = EBIT TTM 2.76b / Avg Total Assets 14.59b
(D) 0.49 = Book Value of Equity 4.13b / Total Liabilities 8.48b
Total Rating: 3.88 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 81.71

1. Piotroski 8.0pt = 3.0
2. FCF Yield 3.30% = 1.65
3. FCF Margin 7.81% = 1.95
4. Debt/Equity 0.88 = 2.13
5. Debt/Ebitda 1.78 = 0.44
6. ROIC - WACC 19.48% = 12.50
7. RoE 36.90% = 2.50
8. Rev. Trend 52.10% = 3.91
9. EPS Trend 72.78% = 3.64

What is the price of ROST shares?

As of September 16, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 147.05 with a total of 1,946,200 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -2.72%, over one month by +0.34%, over three months by +12.42% and over the past year by -2.92%.

Is Ross Stores a good stock to buy?

Yes, based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) is currently (September 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 81.71 and therefor a positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of ROST is around 146.98 USD . This means that ROST is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -0.05%.

Is ROST a buy, sell or hold?

Ross Stores has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.18. Therefore, it is recommended to buy ROST.
  • Strong Buy: 11
  • Buy: 4
  • Hold: 7
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the ROST price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 159.5 8.4%
Analysts Target Price 159.5 8.4%
ValueRay Target Price 164.1 11.6%

Last update: 2025-09-04 02:50

ROST Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 49.47b (49.47b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 3.85b USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 24.0079
P/E Forward = 23.8663
P/S = 2.3011
P/B = 8.3962
P/EG = 2.8769
Beta = 1.121
Revenue TTM = 21.50b USD
EBIT TTM = 2.76b USD
EBITDA TTM = 2.99b USD
Long Term Debt = 4.09b USD (from nonCurrentLiabilitiesTotal, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 1.22b USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 5.31b USD (Calculated: Short Term 1.22b + Long Term 4.09b)
Net Debt = 1.22b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 50.93b USD (49.47b + Debt 5.31b - CCE 3.85b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 94.50 (Ebit TTM 2.76b / Interest Expense TTM 29.2m)
FCF Yield = 3.30% (FCF TTM 1.68b / Enterprise Value 50.93b)
FCF Margin = 7.81% (FCF TTM 1.68b / Revenue TTM 21.50b)
Net Margin = 9.60% (Net Income TTM 2.06b / Revenue TTM 21.50b)
Gross Margin = 27.61% ((Revenue TTM 21.50b - Cost of Revenue TTM 15.56b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 12.33 (Enterprise Value 50.93b / Book Value Of Equity 4.13b)
Interest Expense / Debt = -0.23% (Interest Expense -12.5m / Debt 5.31b)
Taxrate = 24.17% (666.4m / 2.76b)
NOPAT = 2.09b (EBIT 2.76b * (1 - 24.17%))
Current Ratio = 1.58 (Total Current Assets 6.93b / Total Current Liabilities 4.39b)
Debt / Equity = 0.88 (Debt 5.31b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 6.01b)
Debt / EBITDA = 1.78 (Net Debt 1.22b / EBITDA 2.99b)
Debt / FCF = 3.16 (Debt 5.31b / FCF TTM 1.68b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 5.59b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 14.23% (Net Income 2.06b, Total Assets 14.50b )
RoE = 36.90% (Net Income TTM 2.06b / Total Stockholder Equity 5.59b)
RoCE = 28.49% (Ebit 2.76b / (Equity 5.59b + L.T.Debt 4.09b))
RoIC = 28.15% (NOPAT 2.09b / Invested Capital 7.43b)
WACC = 8.66% (E(49.47b)/V(54.78b) * Re(9.61%)) + (D(5.31b)/V(54.78b) * Rd(-0.23%) * (1-Tc(0.24)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -100.00 | Cagr: -0.48%
Discount Rate = 9.61% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 71.76% ; FCFE base≈1.66b ; Y1≈1.57b ; Y5≈1.49b
Fair Price DCF = 62.35 (DCF Value 20.39b / Shares Outstanding 327.1m; 5y FCF grow -7.07% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: 72.78 | EPS CAGR: 17.55% | SUE: 0.47 | # QB: False
Revenue Correlation: 52.10 | Revenue CAGR: 7.21%

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