Ross StoresMEX:ROST 79 Interest Coverage is 105.77 as of Apr. 2026, which is 89% above its 10-year median of 56.08. GuruFocus rates MEX:ROST with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,342.67 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 828 Retail - Cyclical companies, Ross Stores ranks better than 86.59% on this metric.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's
Operating Income
by its Interest Expense. Ross Stores's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN14,083 Mil. Ross Stores's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN-133 Mil.
Ross Stores's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 105.77.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ross Stores's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:ROST'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.15 Med: 56.08 Max: 220.35
Current: 87.8
MEX:ROST's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 86.59% of 828
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 7.915
vs MEX:ROST: 87.80
Ross Stores (MEX:ROST) Interest Coverage Explanation
Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.
Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .
Ross Stores Interest Coverage Related Terms
Ross Stores Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ross Stores's Interest Coverage 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.
Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
MEX:ROST vs BURL, LULU, GAP: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Ross Stores's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage 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 Interest Coverage vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ross Stores's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ross Stores's Interest Coverage falls into.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:
* 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 Interest Coverage of 105.77 as of Apr. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Ross Stores and its competitors. This is 89% above median its historical median of 56.08. Over the past decade, Ross Stores' Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.15 to 220.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #111 out of 828 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 13.4%.
Is Ross Stores' Interest Coverage too high?
Ross Stores' current Interest Coverage of 105.77 is 89% above median its 10-year median of 56.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.15 to a high of 220.35. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Interest Coverage is 7.92. Ross Stores' value of 105.77 is 1236.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #111 out of 828 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 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ross Stores' Interest Coverage compare to BURL and LULU?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #111 out of 828 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Ross Stores in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.92. Ross Stores' value of 105.77 is 1236.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Ross Stores' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.15 to 220.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 56.08 vs. the industry median of 7.92, 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 Interest Coverage for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Interest Coverage among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.92, based on 828 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ross Stores's current Interest Coverage of 105.77 is 1236.3% 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 Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Ross Stores and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ross Stores's current Interest Coverage is 105.77, which is 89% above median its own 10-year median of 56.08. 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 Interest Coverage is 105.77, which is 89% above median its 10-year median of 56.08 and 1236.3% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.92. 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 Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ross Stores (MEX:ROST), the current Interest Coverage is 105.77 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 (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:
Interest Coverage: 105.77 (89% above median its 10-year median of 56.08)
GF Value™: MXN3,342.67 vs. price of MXN4,100.00 (22.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1236.3% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#111 of 828)
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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