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Ross StoresROST -2.43%90 Equity-to-Asset is 0.41 as of Apr. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 0.36. GuruFocus rates ROST with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $175.75 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,138 Retail - Cyclical companies, Ross Stores ranks worse than 54.13% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Ross Stores's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $6,305 Mil. Ross Stores's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $15,555 Mil.
Therefore, Ross Stores's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.41.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ross Stores's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
ROST'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24 Med: 0.36 Max: 0.54
Current: 0.41
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Ross Stores was 0.54. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.36.
ROST's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than 54.13% of 1138
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.44
vs ROST: 0.41
Ross Stores (NAS:ROST) Equity-to-Asset Explanation
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
Ross Stores Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Ross Stores Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ross Stores's Equity-to-Asset 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.
ROST vs BURL, LULU, GAP: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Ross Stores's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ross Stores's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ross Stores's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
Ross Stores's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as
* 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 Equity-to-Asset of 0.41 as of Apr. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Ross Stores and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 0.36. Over the past decade, Ross Stores' Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.24 to 0.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #616 out of 1138 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 54.1%.
Is Ross Stores' Equity-to-Asset too high?
Ross Stores' current Equity-to-Asset of 0.41 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 0.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 0.54. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.44. Ross Stores' value of 0.41 is 6.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #616 out of 1138 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ross Stores has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ross Stores' Equity-to-Asset compare to BURL and LULU?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #616 out of 1138 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Ross Stores in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.44. Ross Stores' value of 0.41 is 6.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Ross Stores' own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.24 to 0.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.36 vs. the industry median of 0.44, Ross Stores has consistently been below 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.44, based on 1,138 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ross Stores's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.41 is 6.8% below 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Ross Stores and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ross Stores's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.41, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 0.36. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $175.75, compared to a current price of $228.99 — trading 30.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.41, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 0.36 and 6.8% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.44. 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 Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ross Stores (ROST), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.41 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 $228.99 is trading 30.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $175.75.
GuruFocus considers Ross Stores to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ROST:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.41 (14% above median its 10-year median of 0.36)
GF Value™: $175.75 vs. price of $228.99 (30.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.8% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#616 of 1138)
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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