Ross StoresMEX:ROST 79 FCF Yield % is 3.85 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 4.11. GuruFocus rates MEX:ROST with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,342.67 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 1,123 Retail - Cyclical companies, Ross Stores ranks worse than 51.65% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Ross Stores FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ross Stores's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
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MEX:ROST vs BURL, LULU, GAP: FCF Yield % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Ross Stores's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ross Stores's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ross Stores's FCF Yield % 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 (MEX:ROST) has a FCF Yield % of 3.85 as of Jun. 28, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Ross Stores and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #580 out of 1123 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 51.6%.
Is Ross Stores' FCF Yield % too high?
Ross Stores' current FCF Yield % of 3.85 is near median its 10-year median of 4.11. The Retail - Cyclical industry median FCF Yield % is 4.35. Ross Stores' value of 3.85 is 11.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #580 out of 1123 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ross Stores has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ross Stores' FCF Yield % compare to BURL and LULU?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #580 out of 1123 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Ross Stores in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 4.35. Ross Stores' value of 3.85 is 11.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.11 vs. the industry median of 4.35, 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 FCF Yield % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median FCF Yield % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 4.35, based on 1,123 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ross Stores's current FCF Yield % of 3.85 is 11.5% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Ross Stores and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median FCF Yield % is 4.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ross Stores's current FCF Yield % is 3.85, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.11. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,342.67, compared to a current price of MXN4,100.00 — trading 22.7% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 3.85, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.11 and 11.5% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 4.35. Ross Stores' overall GF Score™ is 79/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ross Stores (MEX:ROST), the current FCF Yield % is 3.85 as of Jun. 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 (MEX:ROST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ross Stores stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN4,100.00 is trading 22.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,342.67.
GuruFocus considers Ross Stores to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ROST:
FCF Yield %: 3.85 (near median its 10-year median of 4.11)
GF Value™: MXN3,342.67 vs. price of MXN4,100.00 (22.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11.5% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#580 of 1123)
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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