ROST (Ross Stores) YoY EBITDA Growth: 61.90% (As of Jul. 2026)

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ROST Ross Stores Inc ROST
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Price $230.69
GF Value $182.21
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Ross Stores YoY EBITDA Growth?

Ross Stores ROST -0.42% 90 YoY EBITDA Growth is 61.90% as of Jul. 2026. GuruFocus rates ROST with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $182.21 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months. Ross Stores's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 was 61.90%.

Ross Stores's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Jul. 2026 was $4.01.

Ross Stores YoY EBITDA Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ross Stores's YoY EBITDA Growth can be seen below:

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Ross Stores YoY EBITDA Growth Chart

Ross Stores Annual Data
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YoY EBITDA Growth
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Ross Stores Quarterly Data
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Ross Stores YoY EBITDA Growth Calculation

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months.

Ross Stores's YoY EBITDA Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (A: Jan. 2026 )
=(EBITDA per Share (A: Jan. 2026 )-EBITDA per Share (A: Jan. 2025 ))/ | EBITDA per Share (A: Jan. 2025 ) |
=(10.448-9.872)/ | 9.872 |
=5.83 %

Ross Stores's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (Q: Jul. 2026 )
=(EBITDA per Share (Q: Jul. 2026 )-EBITDA per Share (Q: Jul. 2025 )) / | EBITDA per Share (Q: Jul. 2025 )) |
=(4.012-2.478)/ | 2.478 |
=61.90 %

* 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.

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What does a YoY EBITDA Growth of 61.90% mean?
Ross Stores (ROST) has a YoY EBITDA Growth of 61.90% as of Jul. 2026. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for Ross Stores and its competitors.
Is Ross Stores' YoY EBITDA Growth too high?
Ross Stores' current YoY EBITDA Growth is 61.90%. 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' YoY EBITDA Growth compare to BURL and LULU?
Ross Stores' YoY EBITDA Growth of 61.90% 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 YoY EBITDA Growth for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good YoY EBITDA Growth depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, YoY EBITDA Growth 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 YoY EBITDA Growth mean?
A high YoY EBITDA Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for Ross Stores and its competitors. Ross Stores's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 61.90%. 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 $182.21, compared to a current price of $230.69 — trading 26.6% above its estimated fair value. The current YoY EBITDA Growth is 61.90%. Ross Stores' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EBITDA Growth calculated?
YoY EBITDA Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ross Stores (ROST), the current YoY EBITDA Growth is 61.90% 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 $230.69 is trading 26.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $182.21. GuruFocus considers Ross Stores to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROST:

  • YoY EBITDA Growth: 61.90%
  • GF Value™: $182.21 vs. price of $230.69 (26.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 3 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 5130 Hacienda Drive, Dublin, CA, USA, 94568
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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