ROST
NEUTRAL
$216.63
Live
Ross Stores, Inc. · NASDAQ
Target $229.81
(+6.1%)
$124.36
52W Range
$217.51
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 01, 2026
Market cap
$70.45B
P/E
32.72
ROE
36.7%
Profit margin
9.4%
Debt/Equity
0.84
Dividend yield
0.85%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
ROST shows neutral fundamentals based on deterministic rules. Financial strength is stable (F-Score 4/9). Mixed signals with both opportunities and risks present.
Key Strengths
Strong ROE of 36.7%
Key Risks
High valuation with P/E of 32.7
Premium vs Graham Number ($53.69)
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$160.53
-25.9% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
44
Moderate
35
50
60
50
25
AI Verdict
ROST shows neutral fundamentals based on deterministic rules. Financial strength is stable (F-Score 4/9). Mixed signals with both opportunities and risks present.
Key drivers: Strong ROE of 36.7%, High valuation with P/E of 32.7, Premium vs Graham Number ($53.69)
Confidence
45%
Value
35/100
Rule-based valuation (P/E + Graham).
Positives
- Insufficient data for clear positives.
Watchpoints
- Premium 32.7x trailing earnings multiple.
- Trades above Graham Number.
Future
50/100
Rule-based growth outlook.
Positives
- Insufficient data for clear positives.
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Past
60/100
Historical performance + price trend: Shares moved +90.0% over 5Y and +71.2% over 1Y.
Positives
- ROE sits at 36.7%.
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Health
50/100
Balance sheet & liquidity (Z-Score: N/A).
Positives
- Insufficient data for clear positives.
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Dividend
25/100
Dividend policy fallback.
Positives
- Yield: 0.9%.
Watchpoints
- Weak dividend profile (Score: 25/100).
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$216.63
Analyst Target
$229.81
Upside/Downside
+6.1%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for ROST and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-03-31
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ROST
Ross Stores, Inc.
Primary
|
+90.0% | +110.7% | +71.2% | +42.8% | +7.3% | +0.4% |
|
GM
General Motors Company
Peer
|
+38.3% | +143.5% | +66.7% | +12.9% | +6.8% | -3.2% |
|
RCL
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
Peer
|
+239.7% | +322.6% | +9.8% | -0.4% | -18.7% | -1.2% |
|
DASH
DoorDash, Inc.
Peer
|
+21.7% | +153.2% | -6.2% | -43.7% | -11.7% | +3.8% |
|
NKE
NIKE, Inc.
Peer
|
-63.0% | -60.5% | -28.1% | -38.0% | -25.6% | -14.3% |
ROS
Ross Stores, Inc.
Primary
5Y
+90.0%
3Y
+110.7%
1Y
+71.2%
6M
+42.8%
1M
+7.3%
1W
+0.4%
GM
General Motors Company
Peer
5Y
+38.3%
3Y
+143.5%
1Y
+66.7%
6M
+12.9%
1M
+6.8%
1W
-3.2%
RCL
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
Peer
5Y
+239.7%
3Y
+322.6%
1Y
+9.8%
6M
-0.4%
1M
-18.7%
1W
-1.2%
DAS
DoorDash, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+21.7%
3Y
+153.2%
1Y
-6.2%
6M
-43.7%
1M
-11.7%
1W
+3.8%
NKE
NIKE, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-63.0%
3Y
-60.5%
1Y
-28.1%
6M
-38.0%
1M
-25.6%
1W
-14.3%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
32.72
Forward P/E
26.79
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
11.19
P/S Ratio
3.1
EV/Revenue
3.07
EV/EBITDA
21.72
Market Cap
$70.45B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
9.43%
Operating Margin
12.27%
Gross Margin
27.71%
ROE
36.68%
ROA
11.11%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+12.2%
Earnings Growth
+11.5%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
N/A
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+10.1%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.84
Moderate
Current Ratio
1.58
Good
Quick Ratio
0.99
Poor
Cash/Share
$14.37
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-21
$N/A
2026-03-03
$2.0
+4.9% surprise
2025-11-20
$1.58
+10.9% surprise
2025-08-21
$1.56
+1.4% surprise
Consumer Cyclical Sector Comparison
Comparing ROST against 386 companies in the Consumer Cyclical sector
(23 bullish, 133 neutral, 230 bearish)
P/E Ratio
32.72
This Stock
vs
33.98
Sector Avg
-3.7%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
36.68%
This Stock
vs
-43.92%
Sector Avg
-183.5%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
9.43%
This Stock
vs
-5.4%
Sector Avg
-274.8%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.84
This Stock
vs
1.51
Sector Avg
-44.3%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
12.2%
This Stock
vs
28.42%
Sector Avg
-57.1%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.58
This Stock
vs
2.46
Sector Avg
-35.5%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ROST
Ross Stores, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $70.45B | 32.72 | 36.7% | 9.4% | $216.63 | |
|
GM
General Motors Company
|
NEUTRAL | $70.29B | 23.84 | 4.3% | 1.5% | $77.96 | Compare |
|
RCL
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
|
BULLISH | $69.75B | 17.01 | 46.7% | 23.3% | $252.87 | Compare |
|
DASH
DoorDash, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $67.73B | 72.85 | 10.4% | 6.8% | $155.9 | Compare |
|
NKE
NIKE, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $67.25B | 26.56 | 17.9% | 5.4% | $45.43 | Compare |
ROST
Ross Stores, Inc.
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$70.5B
P/E
32.7
ROE
36.7%
Price
$216.63
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-26 | SHEEHAN WILLIAM W II | Chief Financial Officer | Sale | 4,883 | $1,059,367 |
| 2026-03-25 | HARTSHORN MICHAEL J. | Chief Operating Officer | Sale | 21,874 | $4,698,514 |
| 2026-03-25 | SYKES-DICK KAREN | Officer | Sale | 5,506 | $1,174,984 |
| 2026-03-24 | BRINKLEY STEPHEN C | Officer | Sale | 4,154 | $884,429 |
| 2026-03-24 | FLEMING KAREN | Officer | Sale | 7,000 | $1,489,285 |
| 2026-03-20 | SHEEHAN WILLIAM W II | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 2,574 | - |
| 2026-03-20 | HARTSHORN MICHAEL J. | Chief Operating Officer | Stock Award | 23,163 | - |
| 2026-03-20 | CONROY JAMES GRANT | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 54,901 | - |
| 2026-03-20 | BURRILL JEFFREY P | Officer | Stock Award | 1,716 | - |
| 2026-03-20 | BRINKLEY STEPHEN C | Officer | Stock Award | 8,579 | - |
| 2026-03-20 | FLEMING KAREN | Officer | Stock Award | 12,868 | - |
| 2026-03-20 | SYKES-DICK KAREN | Officer | Stock Award | 8,579 | - |
| 2026-03-16 | FLEMING KAREN | Officer | Stock Award | 7,047 | - |
| 2026-03-11 | SHEEHAN WILLIAM W II | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 5,638 | - |
| 2026-03-11 | HARTSHORN MICHAEL J. | Chief Operating Officer | Stock Award | 8,456 | - |
SHEEHAN WILLIAM W II
Chief Financial Officer
2026-03-26
4,883 shares
·
$1,059,367
HARTSHORN MICHAEL J.
Chief Operating Officer
2026-03-25
21,874 shares
·
$4,698,514
SYKES-DICK KAREN
Officer
2026-03-25
5,506 shares
·
$1,174,984
BRINKLEY STEPHEN C
Officer
2026-03-24
4,154 shares
·
$884,429
FLEMING KAREN
Officer
2026-03-24
7,000 shares
·
$1,489,285
SHEEHAN WILLIAM W II
Chief Financial Officer
2026-03-20
2,574 shares
HARTSHORN MICHAEL J.
Chief Operating Officer
2026-03-20
23,163 shares
CONROY JAMES GRANT
Chief Executive Officer
2026-03-20
54,901 shares
BURRILL JEFFREY P
Officer
2026-03-20
1,716 shares
BRINKLEY STEPHEN C
Officer
2026-03-20
8,579 shares
FLEMING KAREN
Officer
2026-03-20
12,868 shares
SYKES-DICK KAREN
Officer
2026-03-20
8,579 shares
FLEMING KAREN
Officer
2026-03-16
7,047 shares
SHEEHAN WILLIAM W II
Chief Financial Officer
2026-03-11
5,638 shares
HARTSHORN MICHAEL J.
Chief Operating Officer
2026-03-11
8,456 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
16 analysts
Telsey Advisory Group
2026-03-26
Outperform
Outperform
Citigroup
2026-03-04
Buy
Buy
Evercore ISI Group
2026-03-04
Outperform
Outperform
Goldman Sachs
2026-03-04
Buy
Buy
Wells Fargo
2026-03-04
Overweight
Overweight
Barclays
2026-03-04
Overweight
Overweight
Telsey Advisory Group
2026-03-04
Market Perform
Outperform
Guggenheim
2026-03-04
Buy
Buy
Barclays
2026-03-02
Overweight
Overweight
Telsey Advisory Group
2026-02-25
Market Perform
Market Perform
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