GROWTH
Top line accelerating.
+7.7% YoY versus +3.7% prior. 3y CAGR +6.8%.
+7.7%
Ross Stores, Inc. ROST
Consumer Discretionary · Market Cap: $77.0B
$232.80▼ 0.45 (0.19%)
Fundamentals as of 2026-05-02
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Consumer Discretionary · Market Cap: $77.0B
Fundamentals as of 2026-05-02
All analysis on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Fair values are model-based estimates. Always do your own research.
The Question
1 of 2 legendary models say AVOID ROST — but Warren Buffett disagrees.
What would legendary investors pay for ROST?
These figures are not quotes or opinions from Buffett, Graham, Lynch or the other investors. They are our own estimates, computed by applying the intrinsic-value formulas each investor is known for to this company’s financials.
For educational purposes only. Not a recommendation to buy or sell securities.
Yes — Ross Stores, Inc.'s 36.7% ROE ranks above the S&P 500 median, and D/E 1.47 stays within healthy bounds.
Financial story
Yes — Ross Stores, Inc.'s 36.7% ROE shows strong capital efficiency, and its 1.47 debt-to-equity stays within healthy bounds.
Bottom line: ROST is rated BUY by 1 of 2 legendary models, with 1 holding and 0 flagging it overvalued, but earns a C sector grade (55/100) in Consumer Discretionary. Whether the premium is justified depends on which lens you trust. Drill into the valuation breakdown and sector ranking for the full picture.
+7.7% YoY versus +3.7% prior. 3y CAGR +6.8%.
+7.7%Net margin 9.4% versus 9.9% prior (−0.5pp). Operating 11.9%.
9.4%P/E 32.2x — 30% above the 5y median of 24.7x. Forward 35.7x signals EPS contraction next year.
32.2xROST's earnings calendar and history are tracked in the financials tab. Specific dates depend on company-published guidance.
ROST is in the Consumer Discretionary sector. Sector ranking and peer comparison are in the sector tab.
0 of 2 legendary investor models rate ROST a BUY. Fair value estimates and full investor breakdown are in the valuation tab.
Average fair value across qualifying models: $264. See the per-investor fair-value table in the valuation tab.
ROST trades at 32.8x earnings. Sector context and per-investor signals are in the valuation tab.
ROST and ORLY differ on P/E, ROE, and revenue growth. See the full ROST vs ORLY compare matrix
How does ROST compare?
See exactly where ROST ranks
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Sign in to see the rankingROST sits at #42 in Consumer Discretionary with a C grade (55/100).
