Ross Stores Inc (ROST) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 500 data points (2024-08-30 to 2026-08-28)
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 s...
Ross Stores Inc (ROST) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 32.16 (historical range: 19.31–35.99, median: 24.20), placing it at the 83th percentile — expensive relative to its history, P/S ratio of 3.13 (range: 1.92–3.45, 83th percentile — expensive relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 88.46 (range: 14.55–97.80, 91th percentile).
Over the historical period (2024-08-30 to 2026-08-28), Ross Stores Inc's P/E ratio has expanded by 34% over the observed period (from an average of 22.5 to 30.0).
Ross Stores Inc appears overvalued relative to its own historical valuation range, trading at elevated multiples across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Min | Median | Max | Percentile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 32.16 | 19.31 | 24.20 | 35.99 | 83th | expensive relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 3.13 | 1.92 | 2.38 | 3.45 | 83th | expensive relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 88.46 | 14.55 | 36.31 | 97.80 | 91th | expensive relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.04 | 21th | above its historical average |