Ross StoresBUE:ROST -1.91%86 FCF Margin % is 10.43% as of Apr. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 9.49. GuruFocus rates BUE:ROST with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS66,833.05 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 1,125 Retail - Cyclical companies, Ross Stores ranks better than 79.38% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Ross Stores's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was ARS872,230 Mil. Ross Stores's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was ARS8,360,543 Mil. Therefore, Ross Stores's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 10.43%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ross Stores's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BUE:ROST'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.54 Med: 9.49 Max: 14.69
Current: 11.13
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Ross Stores was 14.69%. The lowest was 5.54%. And the median was 9.49%.
BUE:ROST's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 79.38% of 1125
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.02
vs BUE:ROST: 11.13
Ross Stores FCF Margin % Related Terms
Ross Stores FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ross Stores's FCF 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: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Ross Stores's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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 FCF Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ross Stores's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ross Stores's FCF 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 FCF Margin % of 10.43% as of Apr. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Ross Stores and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 9.49. Over the past decade, Ross Stores' FCF Margin % has ranged from 5.54 to 14.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #232 out of 1125 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 20.6%.
Is Ross Stores' FCF Margin % too high?
Ross Stores' current FCF Margin % of 10.43% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 9.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.54 to a high of 14.69. The Retail - Cyclical industry median FCF Margin % is 3.02. Ross Stores' value of 10.43% is 245.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #232 out of 1125 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' FCF Margin % compare to BURL and LULU?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #232 out of 1125 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Ross Stores in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.02. Ross Stores' value of 10.43% is 245.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Ross Stores' own FCF Margin % has ranged from 5.54 to 14.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.49 vs. the industry median of 3.02, 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 FCF Margin % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median FCF Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.02, based on 1,125 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ross Stores's current FCF Margin % of 10.43% is 245.4% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Ross Stores and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ross Stores's current FCF Margin % is 10.43%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 9.49. 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 ARS66,833.05, compared to a current price of ARS81,975.00 — trading 22.7% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 10.43%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 9.49 and 245.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.02. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ross Stores (BUE:ROST), the current FCF Margin % is 10.43% 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 ARS81,975.00 is trading 22.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS66,833.05.
GuruFocus considers Ross Stores to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BUE:ROST:
FCF Margin %: 10.43% (10% above median its 10-year median of 9.49)
GF Value™: ARS66,833.05 vs. price of ARS81,975.00 (22.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 245.4% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#232 of 1125)
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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