Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Consumer Cyclical · Apparel - Retail
EV/EBITDA
↑
21.17
↑+29% vs avg
5yr avg: 16.46
30Y Low3.6·High50.9
P/FCF
↓
34.10
+11% vs avg
5yr avg: 30.75
30Y Low7.9·High39.4
P/B Ratio
↑
11.42
↑+24% vs avg
5yr avg: 9.24
30Y Low2.5·High12.1
ROE
↓
35.8%
-11% vs avg
5yr avg: 40.0%
30Y Low3%·High50%
Debt/EBITDA
↓
1.45
↓-27% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.98
30Y Low0.1·High7.2
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
ROST Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Ross Stores, Inc. trades at 34.6x earnings, 39% above its 5-year average of 24.9x, sitting at the 100th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Consumer Cyclical sector median P/E of 19.6x, the stock trades at a premium of 77%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 34.1x P/FCF, 11% above the 5-year average of 30.8x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $75.3B | $60.9B | $49.8B | $47.3B | $40.8B | $34.6B | $39.5B | $40.5B | $34.3B | $31.7B | $26.1B |
| Enterprise Value | $75.9B | $61.5B | $50.8B | $48.2B | $42.0B | $35.3B | $40.4B | $42.7B | $33.2B | $30.8B | $25.4B |
| P/E Ratio → | 34.63 | 28.54 | 23.82 | 25.23 | 26.98 | 20.07 | 463.71 | 24.39 | 21.62 | 23.21 | 23.36 |
| P/S Ratio | 3.31 | 2.68 | 2.36 | 2.32 | 2.18 | 1.83 | 3.15 | 2.53 | 2.29 | 2.24 | 2.03 |
| P/B Ratio | 11.42 | 9.41 | 9.05 | 9.72 | 9.51 | 8.52 | 11.99 | 12.06 | 10.39 | 10.38 | 9.50 |
| P/FCF | 34.10 | 27.60 | 30.44 | 27.02 | 39.41 | 29.28 | 21.44 | 25.07 | 20.77 | 24.17 | 20.71 |
| P/OCF | 24.87 | 20.13 | 21.14 | 18.82 | 24.15 | 19.89 | 17.57 | 18.66 | 16.61 | 18.83 | 16.75 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
ROST EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Ross Stores, Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 21.2x EBITDA, 29% above its 5-year average of 16.5x. The Consumer Cyclical sector median is 11.4x, placing the stock at a 86% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 2.70 | 2.40 | 2.37 | 2.24 | 1.86 | 3.22 | 2.66 | 2.22 | 2.18 | 1.97 |
| EV / EBITDA | 21.17 | 17.17 | 16.75 | 17.68 | 17.59 | 13.10 | 50.86 | 17.08 | 14.02 | 13.03 | 12.06 |
| EV / EBIT | 28.03 | 22.73 | 18.01 | 18.94 | 20.29 | 15.12 | 207.75 | 19.62 | 16.07 | 14.94 | 14.06 |
| EV / FCF | — | 27.88 | 31.03 | 27.52 | 40.53 | 29.87 | 21.94 | 26.40 | 20.11 | 23.49 | 20.14 |
ROST Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Ross Stores, Inc. earns an operating margin of 11.9%, above the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 2.9%. Return on equity of 35.8% is exceptionally high — well above the sector median of 5.6%. ROIC of 30.0% represents excellent returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 5.8%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 27.9% | 27.9% | 27.8% | 27.4% | 25.4% | 27.5% | 21.5% | 28.1% | 28.4% | 29.0% | 28.7% |
| Operating Margin | 11.9% | 11.9% | 12.2% | 11.3% | 10.6% | 12.3% | 3.4% | 13.4% | 13.6% | 14.5% | 14.0% |
| Net Profit Margin | 9.4% | 9.4% | 9.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% | 9.1% | 0.7% | 10.4% | 10.6% | 9.6% | 8.7% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 35.8% | 35.8% | 40.3% | 40.9% | 36.2% | 46.9% | 2.6% | 49.8% | 50.0% | 47.0% | 42.8% |
| ROA | 14.1% | 14.1% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 11.2% | 13.1% | 0.8% | 21.5% | 26.9% | 24.7% | 22.0% |
| ROIC | 30.0% | 30.0% | 31.8% | 30.9% | 29.3% | 39.0% | 6.6% | 41.8% | 70.2% | 73.4% | 65.3% |
| ROCE | 25.8% | 25.8% | 25.4% | 23.2% | 20.7% | 25.7% | 5.6% | 40.1% | 51.9% | 55.7% | 52.8% |
ROST Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Ross Stores, Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 1.5x, which is manageable (67% below the sector average of 4.4x). Net debt stands at $618M ($5.2B total debt minus $4.6B cash). Interest coverage of 82.3x signals virtually no risk of debt distress — earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.80 | 0.80 | 1.03 | 1.18 | 1.33 | 1.38 | 1.74 | 1.04 | 0.09 | 0.13 | 0.14 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.45 | 1.45 | 1.87 | 2.11 | 2.39 | 2.09 | 7.22 | 1.40 | 0.13 | 0.17 | 0.19 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.10 | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.27 | 0.17 | 0.28 | 0.64 | -0.33 | -0.29 | -0.26 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.31 | 0.32 | 0.48 | 0.26 | 1.15 | 0.86 | -0.46 | -0.38 | -0.34 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 0.28 | 0.58 | 0.50 | 1.12 | 0.59 | 0.50 | 1.32 | -0.67 | -0.68 | -0.57 |
| Interest Coverage | 82.30 | 82.30 | 40.79 | 31.15 | 24.71 | 31.04 | 4.88 | 220.35 | 124.38 | 108.69 | 92.12 |
ROST Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.58x means Ross Stores, Inc. can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity. The quick ratio of 1.04x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has declined from 1.77x to 1.58x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.58 | 1.58 | 1.62 | 1.77 | 1.90 | 1.77 | 1.69 | 1.27 | 1.69 | 1.64 | 1.61 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.04 | 1.04 | 1.09 | 1.24 | 1.34 | 1.24 | 1.31 | 0.59 | 0.82 | 0.78 | 0.74 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.95 | 0.95 | 1.01 | 1.16 | 1.25 | 1.17 | 1.21 | 0.50 | 0.70 | 0.67 | 0.63 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.46 | 1.42 | 1.42 | 1.39 | 1.39 | 0.99 | 1.72 | 2.47 | 2.47 | 2.42 |
| Inventory Turnover | 6.23 | 6.23 | 6.24 | 6.75 | 6.89 | 6.06 | 6.52 | 6.30 | 6.13 | 6.12 | 6.06 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 2.91 | 2.50 | 2.34 | 2.84 | 2.30 | 3.35 | 2.33 | 2.36 | 2.27 | 2.13 |
ROST Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Ross Stores, Inc. returns 2.2% to shareholders annually — split between a 0.7% dividend yield and 1.5% buyback yield. The payout ratio of 24.6% is conservative, leaving significant room for dividend growth or reinvestment. The earnings yield of 2.9% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Payout Ratio | 24.6% | 24.6% | 23.4% | 24.3% | 28.5% | 23.5% | 118.8% | 22.3% | 21.2% | 18.2% | 19.2% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 2.9% | 3.5% | 4.2% | 4.0% | 3.7% | 5.0% | 0.2% | 4.1% | 4.6% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| FCF Yield | 2.9% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 3.4% | 4.7% | 4.0% | 4.8% | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| Buyback Yield | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 2.1% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 0.5% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 2.2% | 2.7% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 4.2% | 4.3% | 3.7% | 3.7% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $323M | $331M | $337M | $345M | $354M | $355M | $361M | $373M | $384M | $395M |
Peer Comparison
Compare ROST with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ROSTYou | $75B | 34.6 | 21.2 | 34.1 | 27.9% | 11.9% | 35.8% | 30.0% | 1.5 |
 TJX | $173B | 31.9 | 22.4 | 35.5 | 31.0% | 11.9% | 59.1% | 25.5% | 2.7 |
 BURL | $20B | 33.3 | 18.0 | 116.8 | 40.3% | 7.3% | 23.2% | 10.3% | 3.2 |
 OLLI | $5B | 21.5 | 14.7 | 17.3 | 40.5% | 12.2% | 13.4% | 11.1% | 1.8 |
 KSS | $2B | 6.1 | 2.8 | 1.5 | 36.1% | 3.3% | 6.9% | 4.6% | 2.0 |
 M | $6B | 8.5 | 4.9 | 5.2 | 36.5% | 4.6% | 13.6% | 8.7% | 2.7 |
 PVH | $4B | 8.7 | 6.8 | 7.2 | 59.4% | 8.5% | 11.7% | 7.0% | 3.3 |
 HBI | $2B | -7.1 | 16.6 | 10.1 | 38.8% | 5.3% | -141.4% | 4.5% | 9.2 |
 RL | $50B | 32.1 | 44.4 | 49.5 | 68.6% | 13.2% | 29.5% | 20.6% | 2.3 |
 VFC | $8B | -39.6 | 22.3 | 22.4 | 53.5% | 3.2% | -8.6% | 2.7% | 9.5 |
 PRGS | $1B | 17.0 | 12.2 | 5.2 | 80.8% | 15.7% | 15.9% | 7.4% | 5.3 |
| Consumer Cyclical Median | — | 19.6 | 11.4 | 15.0 | 36.9% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 5.8% | 4.4 |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ROST stock.
What is Ross Stores, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Ross Stores, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 34.6x. The historical average is 18.8x. This places it at the 100th percentile of its historical range.
What is Ross Stores, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
Ross Stores, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 21.2x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 11.6x.
What is Ross Stores, Inc.'s ROE?
Ross Stores, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 35.8%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 36.4%.
Is ROST stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Ross Stores, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 34.6x. This is at the 100th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Ross Stores, Inc.'s dividend yield?
Ross Stores, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 0.71% with a payout ratio of 24.6%.
What are Ross Stores, Inc.'s profit margins?
Ross Stores, Inc. has 27.9% gross margin and 11.9% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
How much debt does Ross Stores, Inc. have?
Ross Stores, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 1.5x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.