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Ross StoresROST +1.87%90 EV-to-EBIT is 25.60 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 17.85. GuruFocus rates ROST with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $175.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 879 Retail - Cyclical companies, Ross Stores ranks worse than 78.04% on this metric.
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Ross Stores's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $73,721 Mil.
Ross Stores's 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.
Ross Stores EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Ross Stores EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ross Stores's EV-to-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.
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.
Ross Stores's current Enterprise Value is $78,654 Mil.
Ross Stores's 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.
Ross Stores (ROST) has a EV-to-EBIT of 25.60 as of Jul. 28, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Ross Stores and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 17.85. Over the past decade, Ross Stores' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 10.95 to 246.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #686 out of 879 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 78%.
Is Ross Stores' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Ross Stores' current EV-to-EBIT of 25.60 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 17.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.95 to a high of 246.34. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.76. Ross Stores' value of 25.60 is 86% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #686 out of 879 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' EV-to-EBIT compare to BURL and LULU?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #686 out of 879 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Ross Stores in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.76. Ross Stores' value of 25.60 is 86% above this benchmark. Historically, Ross Stores' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 10.95 to 246.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.85 vs. the industry median of 13.76, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Retail - Cyclical companies is 13.76, based on 879 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ross Stores's current EV-to-EBIT of 25.60 is 86% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Ross Stores and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ross Stores's current EV-to-EBIT is 25.60, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 17.85. 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 $175.19, compared to a current price of $243.35 — trading 38.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 25.60, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 17.85 and 86% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 13.76. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ross Stores (ROST), the current EV-to-EBIT is 25.60 as of Jul. 28, 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 $243.35 is trading 38.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $175.19.
GuruFocus considers Ross Stores to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ROST:
EV-to-EBIT: 25.60 (43% above median its 10-year median of 17.85)
GF Value™: $175.19 vs. price of $243.35 (38.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 86% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#686 of 879)
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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