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Ross StoresMEX:ROST +3.82%77 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 11.60% as of Jul. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 14.50. GuruFocus rates MEX:ROST with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,971.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 913 Retail - Cyclical companies, Ross Stores ranks better than 59.91% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Ross Stores's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 24.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 11.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 33.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 7.10% 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 (MEX:ROST) 3-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.
Ross Stores 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
MEX:ROST vs BURL, LULU, GAP: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Ross Stores's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ross Stores's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ross Stores's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 11.60% mean?
Ross Stores (MEX:ROST) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 11.60% as of Jul. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Ross Stores and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 14.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #366 out of 913 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 40.1%.
Is Ross Stores' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Ross Stores' current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 11.60% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 14.50. The Retail - Cyclical industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.20. Ross Stores' value of 11.60% is 123.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #366 out of 913 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ross Stores has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ross Stores' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to BURL and LULU?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #366 out of 913 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Ross Stores in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.20. Ross Stores' value of 11.60% is 123.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.50 vs. the industry median of 5.20, 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Retail - Cyclical companies is 5.20, based on 913 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ross Stores's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 11.60% is 123.1% 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Ross Stores and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ross Stores's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 11.60%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 14.50. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,971.87, compared to a current price of MXN4,049.00 — trading 36.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 11.60%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 14.50 and 123.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 5.20. Ross Stores' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ross Stores (MEX:ROST), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 11.60% as of Jul. 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 MXN4,049.00 is trading 36.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,971.87.
GuruFocus considers Ross Stores to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ROST:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 11.60% (20% below median its 10-year median of 14.50)
GF Value™: MXN2,971.87 vs. price of MXN4,049.00 (36.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 123.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#366 of 913)
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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