Ross StoresROST +0.72%91 EBIT per Share is $9.52 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates ROST with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $174.18 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 889 Retail - Cyclical companies, Ross Stores ranks better than 60.52% on this metric.
Ross Stores's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $2.63.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $9.52.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Ross Stores was 13.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 13.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 51.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 6.40% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the EBIT per Share growth rate using EBIT per Share data.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ross Stores's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
ROST'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -53.5 Med: 13.6 Max: 310.2
Current: 13.1
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Ross Stores was 310.20% per year. The lowest was -53.50% per year. And the median was 13.60% per year.
ROST's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked better than 60.52% of 889
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 6.2
vs ROST: 13.10
Ross Stores's EBIT for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $845 Mil.
Ross Stores (NAS:ROST) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
Ross Stores EBIT per Share Related Terms
Ross Stores EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ross Stores's EBIT 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.
EBIT per Share 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 $9.52
* 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 (ROST) has a EBIT per Share of $9.52 as of Apr. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Ross Stores and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #351 out of 889 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 39.5%.
Is Ross Stores' EBIT per Share too high?
Ross Stores' current EBIT per Share is $9.52. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EBIT per Share is 6.20. Ross Stores' value of $9.52 is 53.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #351 out of 889 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ross Stores has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ross Stores' EBIT per Share compare to BURL and LULU?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #351 out of 889 companies for EBIT per Share. This puts Ross Stores in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 6.20. Ross Stores' value of $9.52 is 53.5% 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 EBIT per Share for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EBIT per Share among Retail - Cyclical companies is 6.20, based on 889 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ross Stores's current EBIT per Share of $9.52 is 53.5% 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 EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Ross Stores and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EBIT per Share is 6.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ross Stores's current EBIT per Share is $9.52. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $174.18, compared to a current price of $213.43 — trading 22.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is $9.52 and 53.5% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 6.20. Ross Stores' overall GF Score™ is 91/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ross Stores (ROST), the current EBIT per Share is $9.52 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 $213.43 is trading 22.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $174.18.
GuruFocus considers Ross Stores to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ROST:
EBIT per Share: $9.52
GF Value™: $174.18 vs. price of $213.43 (22.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 53.5% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#351 of 889)
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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