ROST (Ross Stores) EBIT: $3,072 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)


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Price $228.24
GF Value $173.77
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Ross Stores EBIT?

Ross Stores ROST -0.36% 90 EBIT is $3,072 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates ROST with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $173.77 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Ross Stores's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $845 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $3,072 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Ross Stores's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 27.59%. Ross Stores's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 44.22%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Ross Stores's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 4.16%.


Ross Stores  (NAS:ROST) EBIT Explanation

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

Ross Stores's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Jan. 2026 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Apr. 2026 ))/ count )
=3216.104 * ( 1 - 22.39% )/( (9136.238 + 8958.025)/ 2 )
=2496.0183144/9047.1315
=27.59 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Jan. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=15548.737 - 3599.582 - ( 4594.392 - max(0, 4827.18 - 7640.097+4594.392))
=9136.238

Invested Capital(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=15554.572 - 3937.983 - ( 4130.98 - max(0, 4914.855 - 7573.419+4130.98))
=8958.025

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

Ross Stores's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Jan. 2026  Q: Apr. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=3380.308/( ( (7608.37 + max(-553.877, 0)) + (7679.611 + max(-495.544, 0)) )/ 2 )
=3380.308/( ( 7608.37 + 7679.611 )/ 2 )
=3380.308/7643.9905
=44.22 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Jan. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(181.301 + 2630.97 + 233.434) - (3599.582 + 0 + 0)
=-553.877

Working Capital(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(212.54 + 2976.958 + 252.941) - (3937.983 + 0 + -9.0949470177293E-13)
=-495.544

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

Ross Stores's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=3071.838/73805.639
=4.16 %

* 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.


Ross Stores EBIT Related Terms


Ross Stores EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ross Stores's EBIT 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 EBIT Chart

Ross Stores Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2,333.70 2,068.04 2,545.87 2,820.54 2,880.10

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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ROST vs BURL, LULU, GAP: EBIT Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Ross Stores's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ross Stores's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ross Stores's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Ross Stores EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

EBIT 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 $3,072 Mil.

* 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 EBIT →
What does a EBIT of $3,072 Mil mean?
Ross Stores (ROST) has a EBIT of $3,072 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Ross Stores.
Is Ross Stores' EBIT too high?
Ross Stores' current EBIT is $3,072 Mil. 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' EBIT compare to BURL and LULU?
Ross Stores' EBIT of $3,072 Mil 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 EBIT for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good EBIT depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, EBIT 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 EBIT mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Ross Stores. Ross Stores's current EBIT is $3,072 Mil. 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 $173.77, compared to a current price of $228.24 — trading 31.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is $3,072 Mil. 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 EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ross Stores (ROST), the current EBIT is $3,072 Mil 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 $228.24 is trading 31.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $173.77. GuruFocus considers Ross Stores to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROST:

  • EBIT: $3,072 Mil
  • GF Value™: $173.77 vs. price of $228.24 (31.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 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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