Ross StoresMEX:ROST 79 Days Inventory is 60.21 as of Apr. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 56.50. GuruFocus rates MEX:ROST with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,370.17 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 1,087 Retail - Cyclical companies, Ross Stores ranks better than 71.85% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Ross Stores's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN48,895 Mil. Ross Stores's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN74,103 Mil.
Hence, Ross Stores's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 60.21.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ross Stores's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:ROST'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 50.2 Med: 56.5 Max: 61.98
Current: 59.84
During the past 13 years, Ross Stores's highest Days Inventory was 61.98. The lowest was 50.20. And the median was 56.50.
MEX:ROST's Days Inventory is ranked better than 71.85% of 1087
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 104.57
vs MEX:ROST: 59.84
Ross Stores's Days Inventory
declined
from Apr. 2025 (66.80) to Apr. 2026 (60.21).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Ross Stores's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.52.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Ross Stores's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.46.
Ross Stores (MEX:ROST) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Ross Stores's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Ross Stores's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Ross Stores Days Inventory Related Terms
Ross Stores Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ross Stores's Days Inventory 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.
MEX:ROST vs BURL, LULU, GAP: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Ross Stores's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Ross Stores Days Inventory vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ross Stores's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ross Stores's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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 (MEX:ROST) has a Days Inventory of 60.21 as of Apr. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Ross Stores and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 56.50. Over the past decade, Ross Stores' Days Inventory has ranged from 50.20 to 61.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #306 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 28.2%.
Is Ross Stores' Days Inventory too high?
Ross Stores' current Days Inventory of 60.21 is near median its 10-year median of 56.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 50.20 to a high of 61.98. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Inventory is 104.57. Ross Stores' value of 60.21 is 42.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #306 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ross Stores has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ross Stores' Days Inventory compare to BURL and LULU?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #306 out of 1087 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Ross Stores in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 104.57. Ross Stores' value of 60.21 is 42.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Ross Stores' own Days Inventory has ranged from 50.20 to 61.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 56.50 vs. the industry median of 104.57, Ross Stores has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Days Inventory among Retail - Cyclical companies is 104.57, based on 1,087 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ross Stores's current Days Inventory of 60.21 is 42.4% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Ross Stores and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Inventory is 104.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ross Stores's current Days Inventory is 60.21, which is near median its own 10-year median of 56.50. 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 (MEX:ROST) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,370.17, compared to a current price of MXN4,100.00 — trading 21.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 60.21, which is near median its 10-year median of 56.50 and 42.4% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 104.57. Ross Stores' overall GF Score™ is 79/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ross Stores (MEX:ROST), the current Days Inventory is 60.21 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 (MEX:ROST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ross Stores stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN4,100.00 is trading 21.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,370.17.
GuruFocus considers Ross Stores to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ROST:
Days Inventory: 60.21 (near median its 10-year median of 56.50)
GF Value™: MXN3,370.17 vs. price of MXN4,100.00 (21.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 42.4% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#306 of 1087)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:ROST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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