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Ross StoresROST -0.60%90 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $7.16 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates ROST with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $175.75 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 850 Retail - Cyclical companies, Ross Stores ranks better than 61.53% on this metric.
Ross Stores's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $2.04.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $7.22.
Ross Stores's EPS without NRI for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $2.02.
Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $7.16.
During the past 12 months, Ross Stores's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 13.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 14.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 65.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 9.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, Ross Stores's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 185.10% per year. The lowest was -59.30% per year. And the median was 15.70% per year.
Ross Stores (NAS:ROST) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Ross Stores Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Ross Stores Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ross Stores's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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.
ROST vs BURL, LULU, GAP: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Ross Stores's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio 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 PE Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ross Stores's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ross Stores's PE Ratio falls into.
Ross Stores Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Ross Stores's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $7.16
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $7.16 mean?
Ross Stores (ROST) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $7.16 as of Apr. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Ross Stores and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #327 out of 850 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 38.5%.
Is Ross Stores' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Ross Stores' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $7.16. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 6.50. Ross Stores' value of $7.16 is 10.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #327 out of 850 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ross Stores has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ross Stores' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to BURL and LULU?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #327 out of 850 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts Ross Stores in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 6.50. Ross Stores' value of $7.16 is 10.2% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Retail - Cyclical companies is 6.50, based on 850 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ross Stores's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $7.16 is 10.2% 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Ross Stores and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 6.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ross Stores's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $7.16. 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 $175.75, compared to a current price of $234.97 — trading 33.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $7.16 and 10.2% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 6.50. Ross Stores' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ross Stores (ROST), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $7.16 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 $234.97 is trading 33.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $175.75.
GuruFocus considers Ross Stores to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ROST:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $7.16
GF Value™: $175.75 vs. price of $234.97 (33.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.2% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#327 of 850)
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, 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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