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During the past 12 months, Ross Stores's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 12.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 13.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 34.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 7.40% 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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Ross Stores was 92.00% per year. The lowest was -36.60% per year. And the median was 14.50% per year.
Ross Stores (NAS:ROST) 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate gives an overview of the company's growth in operating profitability and is an important factor used in calculating Peter Lynch Fair Value.
Ross Stores 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
ROST vs BURL, LULU, GAP: 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Ross Stores's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ross Stores's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ross Stores's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 34.80% mean?
Ross Stores (ROST) has a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 34.80% as of Apr. 2026. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Ross Stores and its competitors.
Is Ross Stores' 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Ross Stores' current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 34.80%. 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' 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to BURL and LULU?
Ross Stores' 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 34.80% 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Ross Stores and its competitors. Ross Stores's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 34.80%. 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 $236.65 — trading 34.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 34.80%. 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ross Stores (ROST), the current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 34.80% 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 $236.65 is trading 34.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $175.75.
GuruFocus considers Ross Stores to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ROST:
5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 34.80%
GF Value™: $175.75 vs. price of $236.65 (34.7% above fair value)
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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