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Ross Stores's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Jul. 2026 was $2,120 Mil. Ross Stores's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2026 was $7,272 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Ross Stores's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Jul. 2026 was $2,120 Mil. Ross Stores's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jul. 2026 was $6,265 Mil. Therefore, Ross Stores's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 was 33.83%.
Ross Stores had a gross margin of 33.83% for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Ross Stores was 29.67%. The lowest was 21.49%. And the median was 27.75%.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Ross Stores had a gross margin of 33.83% for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Ross Stores Gross Profit Related Terms
Ross Stores Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ross Stores's Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ross Stores's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ross Stores's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $7,272 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Ross Stores (ROST) has a Gross Profit of $7,272 Mil as of Jul. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Ross Stores and its competitors.
Is Ross Stores' Gross Profit too high?
Ross Stores' current Gross Profit is $7,272 Mil. 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' Gross Profit compare to BURL and LULU?
Ross Stores' Gross Profit of $7,272 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Gross Profit should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Ross Stores and its competitors. Ross Stores's current Gross Profit is $7,272 Mil. 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 $180.74, compared to a current price of $239.04 — trading 32.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is $7,272 Mil. Ross Stores' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ross Stores (ROST), the current Gross Profit is $7,272 Mil as of Jul. 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 $239.04 is trading 32.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $180.74.
GuruFocus considers Ross Stores to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ROST:
Gross Profit: $7,272 Mil
GF Value™: $180.74 vs. price of $239.04 (32.3% above fair value)
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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