ROST (Ross Stores) Cash per Share: $12.87 (As of Apr. 2026)

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ROST Ross Stores Inc ROST
89 GF Score
Price $254.33
GF Value $175.62
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Ross Stores Cash per Share?

Ross Stores ROST +0.44% 89 Cash per Share is $12.87 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates ROST with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $175.62 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Cash per Share is calculated as Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities divided by Shares Outstanding (EOP). Ross Stores's Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $12.87.

Ross Stores  (NAS:ROST) Cash per Share Explanation

Cash per Share represents the liquidity of a compant's assets. A high level of Cash per Share suggests that there's enough money on hand for a company to cover any emergencies and that the company has adequate money to reinvest its business or pay dividends to investors. However, if the ratio is too high, it can also suggeust the inefficiency of management for not making a full usage of the cash.

Ross Stores Cash per Share Related Terms

Ross Stores Cash per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ross Stores's Cash per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Ross Stores Cash per Share Chart

Ross Stores Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Cash per Share
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Ross Stores Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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Ross Stores Cash per Share Calculation

This is the ratio of a company's available cash, including easy to liquidate short-term investment, to its total number of shares outstanding. The result indicates the percentage of a company's share price that is available to spend on company's activities, such as strengthening the business, paying down the debt and making dividend payment to shareholders. It's a reliable indicator of a company's financial health.

Ross Stores's Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

Cash per Share= Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities /Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=4594.392/322
=14.25

Ross Stores's Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Cash per Share= Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities /Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=4130.98/321
=12.87

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash per Share →
What does a Cash per Share of $12.87 mean?
Ross Stores (ROST) has a Cash per Share of $12.87 as of Apr. 2026. Cash per share is the per-share value of a company's available cash. View historical data for Ross Stores and its competitors.
Is Ross Stores' Cash per Share too high?
Ross Stores' current Cash per Share is $12.87. Overall, Ross Stores has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ross Stores' Cash per Share compare to BURL and LULU?
Ross Stores' Cash per Share of $12.87 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash per Share for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Cash per Share depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Cash per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash per Share mean?
A high Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash per share is the per-share value of a company's available cash. View historical data for Ross Stores and its competitors. Ross Stores's current Cash per Share is $12.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ross Stores stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ross Stores (ROST) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $175.62, compared to a current price of $254.33 — trading 44.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash per Share is $12.87. Ross Stores' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash per Share calculated?
Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ross Stores (ROST), the current Cash per Share is $12.87 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Ross Stores (ROST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ross Stores stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $254.33 is trading 44.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $175.62. GuruFocus considers Ross Stores to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROST:

  • Cash per Share: $12.87
  • GF Value™: $175.62 vs. price of $254.33 (44.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Ross Stores Business Description

Address 5130 Hacienda Drive, Dublin, CA, USA, 94568
Ross Stores, founded in 1982, is a US-focused off-price apparel and home fashion retailer operating more than 2,100 stores across 43 states, primarily under the Ross Dress for Less banner, with a smaller footprint through dd's Discounts. In fiscal 2025, the company generated over $22 billion in sales. Ross offers branded apparel, footwear, accessories, and home goods at a 20%-60% discount to department and specialty store prices, sourcing closeouts and excess inventory from vendors worldwide.
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