Ross StoresBUE:ROST -5.78%86 EBITDA Margin % is 16.27% as of Apr. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 15.18. GuruFocus rates BUE:ROST with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS67,507.22 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 1,128 Retail - Cyclical companies, Ross Stores ranks better than 74.91% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Ross Stores's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was ARS1,359,943 Mil. Ross Stores's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was ARS8,360,543 Mil. Therefore, Ross Stores's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 16.27%.
Ross Stores (BUE:ROST) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Ross Stores EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Ross Stores EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ross Stores's EBITDA Margin % 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.
BUE:ROST vs BURL, LULU, GAP: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Ross Stores's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ross Stores's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ross Stores's EBITDA Margin % falls into.
* 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 (BUE:ROST) has a EBITDA Margin % of 16.27% as of Apr. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Ross Stores and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.18. Over the past decade, Ross Stores' EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 4.46 to 16.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #283 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 25.1%.
Is Ross Stores' EBITDA Margin % too high?
Ross Stores' current EBITDA Margin % of 16.27% is near median its 10-year median of 15.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.46 to a high of 16.79. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.48. Ross Stores' value of 16.27% is 117.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #283 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ross Stores has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ross Stores' EBITDA Margin % compare to BURL and LULU?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #283 out of 1128 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Ross Stores in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.48. Ross Stores' value of 16.27% is 117.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Ross Stores' own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 4.46 to 16.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.18 vs. the industry median of 7.48, 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.48, based on 1,128 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ross Stores's current EBITDA Margin % of 16.27% is 117.5% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Ross Stores and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 7.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ross Stores's current EBITDA Margin % is 16.27%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.18. 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 (BUE:ROST) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS67,507.22, compared to a current price of ARS83,575.00 — trading 23.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 16.27%, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.18 and 117.5% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.48. Ross Stores' overall GF Score™ is 86/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ross Stores (BUE:ROST), the current EBITDA Margin % is 16.27% 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 (BUE:ROST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ross Stores stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ARS83,575.00 is trading 23.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS67,507.22.
GuruFocus considers Ross Stores to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BUE:ROST:
EBITDA Margin %: 16.27% (near median its 10-year median of 15.18)
GF Value™: ARS67,507.22 vs. price of ARS83,575.00 (23.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 117.5% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#283 of 1128)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE: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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