ROST Stock Analysis
NMS · Consumer Cyclical · Apparel Retail
$236.39
+0.27 (+0.11%)
ROST Interactive Price Chart & Trading Signals
ROST Stock Snapshot — Valuation, Risk & Technical Signals
ROST Key Fundamentals, Analyst Targets & Company Profile
Key Financial Ratios
Market Cap
$75.83B
P/E Ratio
28.62
Forward P/E
26.43
PEG Ratio
2.53
P/B Ratio
11.21
EPS
$8.26
Dividend Yield
0.75%
52W Range
$147.49 – $257.00
Beta
0.86
Volume
0.3M
ROE
42.6%
Profit Margin
10.8%
Revenue Growth
13.3%
Gross Margin
33.4%
EV/EBITDA
20.75
Analyst Target
$270.56
The trailing price-to-earnings ratio stands at 28.6x. Forward P/E of 26.4x implies earnings expansion expected. Price-to-book is 11.21x. EV/EBITDA sits at 20.75x. Market capitalization is $75.83B. Revenue is growing at 13.3% on a trailing basis. Earnings are expanding at 70.5%. Profit margins are 10.8%. Return on equity is 42.6%. Beta of 0.86 indicates market-average volatility.
Analyst Consensus
Recommendation
Buy
Low Target
$187.00
Mean Target
$270.56
High Target
$310.00
Based on 18 analysts
About ROST
Ross Stores, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates off-price retail apparel and home fashion stores under the Ross Dress for Less and dd's DISCOUNTS brands in the United States. The company offers designer apparel, accessories, footwear, and home-fashioned products for the entire family. It sells its products to middle income households and households with lower to more moderate incomes. Ross Stores, Inc. was incorporated in 1957 and is headquartered in Dublin, California.
ROST Deep Dive Analysis
Bottom Line
Verdict
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Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) trades above our multi-model fair value estimate of $107.82 by approximately 54.4%. Trailing P/E: 28.6x. Profitability signals include profit margin of 10.8% and return on equity of 42.6%. Recent growth metrics show revenue growth of 13.3% and earnings growth of 70.5%. Risk profile: beta of 0.86. Consensus: buy.
Valuation, Growth & Risk
Valuation
Overvalued
P/E 28.6x
Price is above what fundamentals suggest.
Growth
Expanding
Rev 13.3%
Revenue is outpacing the market.
Valuation Snapshot
Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) trades above our multi-model fair value estimate of $107.82 by approximately 54.4%. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio stands at 28.6x. Forward P/E of 26.4x indicates stable forward expectations. Price-to-sales is 3.1x. Price-to-book is 11.2x. EV/EBITDA sits at 20.7x. Market capitalization is $75.83B.
Why it matters: Paying a premium works only if the company keeps growing faster than expected.
Growth & Profitability
Revenue is growing at 13.3% on a trailing basis. Earnings are expanding at 70.5%. Profit margins are 10.8%. Return on equity is 42.6%. Return on assets is 12.8%.
Why it matters: Growing revenue with healthy margins usually means the business is gaining market share or pricing power.
Risk Profile
Beta of 0.86 indicates market-average volatility. Net debt position is $451.03M.
Why it matters: Lower risk means steadier returns, but often with less upside in bull markets.
Analyst Context
Analyst consensus target of $270.56 implies 14.5% upside. Target range spans $187.00 to $310.00. 18 analysts cover the stock. Consensus recommendation: buy.
Why it matters: Analyst targets reflect what professionals expect over 12 months. A wide gap between price and target can mean the market disagrees with the consensus.
Data Methodology & Sources
Market Data (Facts)
- Price, volume, and market cap: Yahoo Finance (may be delayed)
- P/E, EPS, revenue, and debt: Yahoo Finance fundamentals
- Analyst estimates: Yahoo Finance (coverage and update times vary)
- Insider transactions: Yahoo Finance (reporting may be delayed)
QuantSoar Model (Derived)
- Fair value: available outputs from seven models; outliers are filtered using MAD (k=3.5), then combined with fixed model weights.
- Margin of Safety = (Fair Value − Displayed Price) / Displayed Price × 100
- Composite Score: 40% Value + 30% Momentum + 30% Risk
- Verdict Gauge: Base 50 + Valuation (up to ±25) + Whale sentiment (up to ±10) + Insider buying (+5) + Macro risk (up to ±10) + Technical signal (up to ±10). Analyst consensus is separate.
Model outputs are estimates based on available data and are not investment advice. Cross-check with primary sources before making investment decisions.
ROST Overvalued
Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) trades above our multi-model fair value estimate of $107.82 by approximately 54.4%.
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About the Author
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