Ross StoresMEX:ROST 80 Days Payable is 54.11 as of Apr. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 48.86. GuruFocus rates MEX:ROST with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,342.67 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 1,098 Retail - Cyclical companies, Ross Stores ranks worse than 50.18% on this metric.
Ross Stores's average Accounts Payable for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN43,943 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 Payable for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 54.11.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ross Stores's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:ROST'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 37.83 Med: 48.86 Max: 65.91
Current: 51.47
During the past 13 years, Ross Stores's highest Days Payable was 65.91. The lowest was 37.83. And the median was 48.86.
MEX:ROST's Days Payable is ranked worse than 50.18% of 1098
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 51.625
vs MEX:ROST: 51.47
Ross Stores's Days Payable
declined
from Apr. 2025 (56.09) to Apr. 2026 (54.11).
It may suggest that Ross Storesaccelerated paying its suppliers.
Ross Stores Days Payable Related Terms
Ross Stores Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ross Stores's Days Payable 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 Payable Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Ross Stores's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable 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 Payable vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ross Stores's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ross Stores's Days Payable falls into.
Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.
Ross Stores's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 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.
Ross Stores (MEX:ROST) has a Days Payable of 54.11 as of Apr. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Ross Stores and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 48.86. Over the past decade, Ross Stores' Days Payable has ranged from 37.83 to 65.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #551 out of 1098 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 50.2%.
Is Ross Stores' Days Payable too high?
Ross Stores' current Days Payable of 54.11 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 48.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.83 to a high of 65.91. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Payable is 51.63. Ross Stores' value of 54.11 is 4.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #551 out of 1098 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ross Stores has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ross Stores' Days Payable compare to BURL and LULU?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #551 out of 1098 companies for Days Payable. This places Ross Stores in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 51.63. Ross Stores' value of 54.11 is 4.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Ross Stores' own Days Payable has ranged from 37.83 to 65.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.86 vs. the industry median of 51.63, Ross Stores has consistently been above 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 Payable for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Days Payable among Retail - Cyclical companies is 51.63, based on 1,098 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ross Stores's current Days Payable of 54.11 is 4.8% above 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 Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Ross Stores and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Payable is 51.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ross Stores's current Days Payable is 54.11, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 48.86. 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 MXN3,342.67, compared to a current price of MXN4,100.00 — trading 22.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 54.11, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 48.86 and 4.8% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 51.63. Ross Stores' overall GF Score™ is 80/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ross Stores (MEX:ROST), the current Days Payable is 54.11 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 22.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,342.67.
GuruFocus considers Ross Stores to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ROST:
Days Payable: 54.11 (11% above median its 10-year median of 48.86)
GF Value™: MXN3,342.67 vs. price of MXN4,100.00 (22.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4.8% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#551 of 1098)
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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