192.36 USD
-1.43 (-0.74%)
192.36 USD
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Overall ROST gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated ROST against 121 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. ROST gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. ROST has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year ROST was profitable.
- ROST had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years ROST has been profitable.
- ROST had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- ROST has a Return On Assets of 13.53%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ROST outperforms 89.34% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 35.45%, ROST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.70% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 19.14%, ROST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ROST is above the industry average of 12.37%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (19.14%) for ROST is above the 3 year average (17.29%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.53% | ||
| ROE | 35.45% | ||
| ROIC | 19.14% |
ROA(3y)12.8%
ROA(5y)10.34%
ROE(3y)37.23%
ROE(5y)31.34%
ROIC(3y)17.29%
ROIC(5y)14.87%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of ROST (9.47%) is better than 87.70% of its industry peers.
- ROST's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 11.91%, ROST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.07% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ROST has declined.
- With a Gross Margin value of 27.55%, ROST is not doing good in the industry: 72.95% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ROST has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.91% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.47% | ||
| GM | 27.55% |
OM growth 3Y-0.26%
OM growth 5Y-1.77%
PM growth 3Y2.8%
PM growth 5Y-0.91%
GM growth 3Y0.3%
GM growth 5Y-0.21%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ROST is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for ROST has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for ROST has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- ROST has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 6.54 indicates that ROST is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- ROST's Altman-Z score of 6.54 is amongst the best of the industry. ROST outperforms 93.44% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of ROST is 0.77, which is an excellent value as it means it would take ROST, only 0.77 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- ROST has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.77. This is amongst the best in the industry. ROST outperforms 80.33% of its industry peers.
- ROST has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.17. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.17, ROST is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.93% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.17 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.77 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.54 |
ROIC/WACC1.98
WACC9.68%
2.3 Liquidity
- ROST has a Current Ratio of 1.52. This is a normal value and indicates that ROST is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- ROST has a Current ratio of 1.52. This is in the better half of the industry: ROST outperforms 60.66% of its industry peers.
- ROST has a Quick Ratio of 1.52. This is a bad value and indicates that ROST is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of ROST (0.90) is better than 68.85% of its industry peers.
- The current and quick ratio evaluation for ROST is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.9 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- ROST shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 0.79%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.56% on average over the past years.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.71% in the past year.
- ROST shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.67% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.79%
EPS 3Y9.15%
EPS 5Y6.56%
EPS Q2Q%6.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.71%
Revenue growth 3Y3.76%
Revenue growth 5Y5.67%
Sales Q2Q%10.44%
3.2 Future
- ROST is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.11% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, ROST will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.98% on average per year.
EPS Next Y4.31%
EPS Next 2Y7.22%
EPS Next 3Y7.36%
EPS Next 5Y9.11%
Revenue Next Year6.98%
Revenue Next 2Y5.69%
Revenue Next 3Y5.4%
Revenue Next 5Y4.98%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 30.06, ROST can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- ROST's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ROST is cheaper than 63.93% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ROST to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.38), we can say ROST is valued inline with the index average.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 26.48, which means the current valuation is very expensive for ROST.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as ROST.
- ROST is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.29, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.48 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- ROST's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ROST is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.48% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 31.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.26 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates ROST does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- ROST has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)6.98
PEG (5Y)4.58
EPS Next 2Y7.22%
EPS Next 3Y7.36%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- ROST has a yearly dividend return of 0.84%, which is pretty low.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.08, ROST pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.85, ROST's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.84% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of ROST grows each year by 7.61%, which is quite nice.
- ROST has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- ROST has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.61%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- 24.85% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ROST. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of ROST is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP24.85%
EPS Next 2Y7.22%
EPS Next 3Y7.36%
192.36
-1.43 (-0.74%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)11-20 2025-11-20/amc
Earnings (Next)05-20 2026-05-20
Inst Owners94%
Inst Owner Change0.23%
Ins Owners2.09%
Ins Owner Change-3.32%
Market Cap62.56B
Revenue(TTM)22.03B
Net Income(TTM)2.09B
Analysts81.67
Price Target193.9 (0.8%)
Short Float %2.21%
Short Ratio2.66
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.84% |
Yearly Dividend1.47
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.61%
DP24.85%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)4.84%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.39%
Max EPS beat(2)10.06%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.92%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.39%
Max EPS beat(4)10.06%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)4.75%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)5.07%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)5.35%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.7%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.76%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.36%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.44%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.76%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.36%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.29%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.2%
PT rev (1m)3.6%
PT rev (3m)18.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.54%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.68%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.99%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.48 | ||
| P/S | 2.84 | ||
| P/FCF | 31.86 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.44 | ||
| P/B | 10.63 | ||
| P/tB | 10.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.26 |
EPS(TTM)6.4
EY3.33%
EPS(NY)7.26
Fwd EY3.78%
FCF(TTM)6.04
FCFY3.14%
OCF(TTM)8.57
OCFY4.46%
SpS67.73
BVpS18.09
TBVpS18.09
PEG (NY)6.98
PEG (5Y)4.58
Graham Number51.04
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.53% | ||
| ROE | 35.45% | ||
| ROCE | 25.25% | ||
| ROIC | 19.14% | ||
| ROICexc | 31.42% | ||
| ROICexgc | 31.42% | ||
| OM | 11.91% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.47% | ||
| GM | 27.55% | ||
| FCFM | 8.91% |
ROA(3y)12.8%
ROA(5y)10.34%
ROE(3y)37.23%
ROE(5y)31.34%
ROIC(3y)17.29%
ROIC(5y)14.87%
ROICexc(3y)32.61%
ROICexc(5y)29.08%
ROICexgc(3y)32.61%
ROICexgc(5y)29.08%
ROCE(3y)22.8%
ROCE(5y)19.61%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-3.26%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.96%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.26%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.96%
OM growth 3Y-0.26%
OM growth 5Y-1.77%
PM growth 3Y2.8%
PM growth 5Y-0.91%
GM growth 3Y0.3%
GM growth 5Y-0.21%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.43
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.17 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.77 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.33 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 167.64% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.74% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 47.05 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 89.46% | ||
| Profit Quality | 94.12% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.54 |
F-Score6
WACC9.68%
ROIC/WACC1.98
Cap/Depr(3y)169.59%
Cap/Depr(5y)154.94%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.55%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.37%
Profit Quality(3y)80.07%
Profit Quality(5y)494.81%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.79%
EPS 3Y9.15%
EPS 5Y6.56%
EPS Q2Q%6.76%
EPS Next Y4.31%
EPS Next 2Y7.22%
EPS Next 3Y7.36%
EPS Next 5Y9.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.71%
Revenue growth 3Y3.76%
Revenue growth 5Y5.67%
Sales Q2Q%10.44%
Revenue Next Year6.98%
Revenue Next 2Y5.69%
Revenue Next 3Y5.4%
Revenue Next 5Y4.98%
EBIT growth 1Y0.99%
EBIT growth 3Y3.49%
EBIT growth 5Y3.8%
EBIT Next Year24.34%
EBIT Next 3Y11.57%
EBIT Next 5Y11%
FCF growth 1Y-2.11%
FCF growth 3Y11.5%
FCF growth 5Y0.26%
OCF growth 1Y0.19%
OCF growth 3Y10.67%
OCF growth 5Y1.65%
ROSS STORES INC / ROST FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ROSS STORES INC (ROST) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to ROST.
What is the valuation status of ROSS STORES INC (ROST) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to ROSS STORES INC (ROST). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is ROSS STORES INC (ROST) stock?
ROSS STORES INC (ROST) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the valuation of ROSS STORES INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ROSS STORES INC (ROST) is 30.06 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 10.63.
Is the dividend of ROSS STORES INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of ROSS STORES INC (ROST) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 24.85%.