Stock Analysis
Ross Stores IncROST
P/E 35.28×· 5Y range 15.46–37.80×· top 2% of history
Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Retail-Family Clothing Stores
AnalystsStrong Buy27 analystsP/E 35.3× sits at the 98th percentile of its 5.086926762491444-year history.
Cash covers 90% of debt · Q2 2027.
PMP Verdict
High quality, but expensive
Strengths
- Financial Health88
- Profitability75
Risks
- Valuation37
Excellent business. Weak entry price.
Bull Case
- ✓Altman Z 6.7 — safe-zone balance sheet
- ✓ROE 31.8% — efficient capital deployment
- ✓Interest coverage 700.3× — debt well covered
What's happening with ROST
Profile
Strong financial health and profitability; valuation lags behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation37/100 · Weak
- P/E vs own history (98th pct)0/25
- FCF yield (2.9%)5/25
- P/S (3.3x)20/25
- EV/EBIT (24.4x)12/25
- Growth69/100 · Moderate
- Revenue CAGR (5.0%)12/25
- Net income CAGR (9.1%)12/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (10.8%)20/25
- Fwd implied growth (32.0%)25/25
- Profitability75/100 · Strong
- ROIC (34.2%)25/25
- ROE (31.8%)25/25
- Net margin (9.4%)13/25
- Operating margin (13.7%)12/25
- Financial Health88/100 · Strong
- Altman Z (6.71)25/25
- Current ratio (1.61)18/25
- Interest coverage (700.3x)25/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 3%)20/25
- Quality60/100 · Moderate
- Piotroski F (4/9)10/25
- Beneish M (-4.60)25/25
- FCF conversion (103%)25/25
- Margin stability (σ 21727.0%)0/25
- Moat68/100 · Moderate
- ROIC >12% years (10/11 yrs)25/25
- Median gross margin (27.7%)6/25
- FCF-positive years (11/11 yrs)25/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst 0.7%)12/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠P/E 35.3× at top 2% of 5-year history
About Ross Stores Inc
Ross Stores, founded in 1982, is a US-focused off-price apparel and home fashion retailer operating more than 2,100 stores across 43 states, primarily under the Ross Dress for Less banner, with a smaller footprint through dd's Discounts. Show more
In fiscal 2025, the company generated over $22 billion in sales. Ross offers branded apparel, footwear, accessories, and home goods at a 20%-60% discount to department and specialty store prices, sourcing closeouts and excess inventory from vendors worldwide.
Headquarters: DUBLIN, CA · Employees: 111,000 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
37DP/E (TTM)35.2xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 15.5x–37.8x · 98th pct
P/FCF27.0xB
Grade B: FairPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield2.9%C
Grade C: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: -0.8%–8.0% · 34th pct
P/S (TTM)3.32xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 1.3x–3.6x · 97th pct
EV/EBIT24.4xC
Grade C: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 11.1x–30.2x · 91st pct
EV/Sales2.9xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E26.7xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio11.20xD
Grade D: Very expensivePrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio2.08C
Grade C: ExpensiveFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield0.73%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio20.6%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
75B+ROIC34.2%A
Grade A: MoatNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE31.8%A
Grade A: StrongReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA17.0%A
Grade A: StrongReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin9.4%C
Grade C: AverageNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin13.7%C
Grade C: AverageTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin33.0%C
Grade C: AverageGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin9.7%C
Grade C: AverageFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin8.9%C
Grade C: AverageTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
69BRevenue CAGR5.0%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR9.1%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)10.8%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth32.0%A
Grade A: HighAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)-8.1%A
Grade A: BuybacksShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income8.2%A
Grade A: LowStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue0.8%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
88AAltman Z-Score6.71A
Grade A: SafeBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio1.61xC
Grade C: OkCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio0.93xC
Grade C: Ok(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage700.3xA
Grade A: StrongEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment0.2yA
Grade A: FastYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT0.1xA
Grade A: LowLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.70xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.90xC
Grade C: PartialCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
60BPiotroski F-Score4/9C
Grade C: AverageFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-4.60A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion102.9%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability21727.0%D
Grade D: VolatileEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue3.6%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover1.57xA
Grade A: HighRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bransten Shelley Filed | Bransten Shelley | Grant / award | +1.1K | |
Johnson Christian B Filed | Johnson Christian B | Grant / award | +1.1K | |
Brinkley Stephen C Filed | Brinkley Stephen C | SellOpen market sale | -6424 | |
Conroy James Grant Filed | Conroy James Grant | SellOpen market sale | -49205 | |
Fleming Karen Filed | Fleming Karen | Tax withholding | -907 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Brinkley Stephen C Filed | Brinkley Stephen C | Tax withholding | -6654 | |
Conroy James Grant Filed | Conroy James Grant | Tax withholding | -41372 | |
Mueller Patricia H Filed | Mueller Patricia H | Gift | +1.4K |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
68BROIC >12% Years10/11 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)27.7%D
Grade D: WeakMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years11/11 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor0.7%C
Grade C: ModerateWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$6.71
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$13.41
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$21.09
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$4.74B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$4.29B
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$451.03M
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$6.74B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.73xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$75.49B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta0.86B
Grade B: MarketPrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Aug 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: Ross Stores Inc (ROST)
ROST is up 0.88% at the last close. Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates mixed fundamentals for Ross Stores Inc. Altman Z-Score of 6.71 sits comfortably in the safe zone (≥ 2.99), indicating low bankruptcy risk.
- Beneish M-Score of -4.60 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Takes ~0.2 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
- Return on equity of 31.8% is well above the market average.
See how ROST ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all ROST moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14 | After-hours | 231.03 | +2.37% | 2.03 |
| Oct 2 | Pre-market | 240.80 | +2.86% | 2.40 |
| Oct 2 | Regular | 228.86 | -2.24% | -2.02 |
| Oct 2 | After-hours | 228.50 | -2.39% | -2.16 |
| Sep 21 | Regular | 232.67 | +2.67% | 2.30 |
Frequently Asked Questions about ROST
What is the current Ross Stores Inc (ROST) stock price?
ROST is trading at $236.89 at the last market close, up 0.88% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks ROST pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is ROST stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Ross Stores Inc's financial health at 88/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is ROST stock overvalued?
Ross Stores Inc trades at a trailing P/E of 35.2 and our valuation score rates it 37/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Ross Stores Inc report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for ROST. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Ross Stores Inc operate in?
Ross Stores Inc operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, within the Retail-Family Clothing Stores industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Ross Stores Inc do?
Ross Stores, founded in 1982, is a US-focused off-price apparel and home fashion retailer operating more than 2,100 stores across 43 states, primarily under the Ross Dress for Less banner, with a smaller footprint through dd's Discounts.
About Ross Stores Inc (ROST) Stock
Ross Stores Inc (ROST) is a US-listed stock operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Retail-Family Clothing Stores industry. As of the latest update, Ross Stores Inc is trading at $236.89, up 0.88% on the day with a market capitalization of $75.5 billion. The financial health score for ROST is 88/100, which indicates excellent financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for ROST stock.
ROST Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
On PreMarketPrice, you can track Ross Stores Inc (ROST) across multiple dimensions:
- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time ROST stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for ROST with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Ross Stores Inc across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 88/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for ROST.
- Sector peers: Compare ROST against 6 other consumer cyclical stocks on key financial metrics.
Is ROST a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Ross Stores Inc (ROST) as an investment. The financial health score of 88/100 suggests excellent financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.Ross Stores Inc (ROST) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.