ROST (Ross Stores) Insider Ownership: 1.17 % (As of Aug. 21, 2026)

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ROST Ross Stores Inc ROST
90 GF Score
Price $228.99
GF Value $175.75
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Ross Stores Insider Ownership?

Ross Stores ROST -2.43% 90 Insider Ownership is 1.17 % as of Aug. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates ROST with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $175.75 (Modestly Overvalued).

Insider ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Ross Stores's insider ownership is 1.17%.

Institutional Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Ross Stores's Institutional Ownership is 92.31%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Ross Stores's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 85.91%.

Ross Stores Insider Ownership Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ross Stores's Insider Ownership can be seen below:

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Ross Stores Insider Ownership Chart

Ross Stores Historical Data

The historical data trend for Ross Stores can be seen below:

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The percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Insider Ownership →
What does a Insider Ownership of 1.17 % mean?
Ross Stores (ROST) has a Insider Ownership of 1.17 % as of Aug. 21, 2026. Insider ownership equals the percent of shares owned by company insiders relative to total shares. View historical data on Ross Stores and its competitors.
Is Ross Stores' Insider Ownership too high?
Ross Stores' current Insider Ownership is 1.17 %. 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' Insider Ownership compare to BURL and LULU?
Ross Stores' Insider Ownership of 1.17 % 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 Insider Ownership for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Insider Ownership depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Insider Ownership 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 Insider Ownership mean?
A high Insider Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Insider ownership equals the percent of shares owned by company insiders relative to total shares. View historical data on Ross Stores and its competitors. Ross Stores's current Insider Ownership is 1.17 %. 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 Insider Ownership is 1.17 %. Ross Stores' overall GF Score™ is 90/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Insider Ownership calculated?
Insider Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ross Stores (ROST), the current Insider Ownership is 1.17 % as of Aug. 21, 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:

  • Insider Ownership: 1.17 %
  • GF Value™: $175.75 vs. price of $228.99 (30.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100

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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