ROST (Ross Stores) Interest Expense: $-33 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)

What is Ross Stores Interest Expense?

Ross Stores ROST -0.45% 91 Interest Expense is $-33 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates ROST with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $174.18 (Modestly Overvalued).

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Ross Stores's interest expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $ -8 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $-33 Mil.

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. Ross Stores's Operating Income for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $ 804 Mil. Ross Stores's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $ -8 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. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Ross Stores (NAS:ROST) Interest Expense Explanation

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Ross Stores's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $-8 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $804 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $3,746 Mil.

Ross Stores's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage	=	-1	*	Operating Income (Q: Apr. 2026 )	/	Interest Expense (Q: Apr. 2026 )
	=	-1	*	804.026	/	-7.602
	=	105.77

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Ross Stores Interest Expense Historical Data

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Ross Stores Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-33 Mil.

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What does a Interest Expense of $-33 Mil mean?

Ross Stores (ROST) has a Interest Expense of $-33 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Ross Stores and its competitors.

Is Ross Stores' Interest Expense too high?

Ross Stores' current Interest Expense is $-33 Mil. Overall, Ross Stores has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Ross Stores' Interest Expense compare to BURL and LULU?

Ross Stores' Interest Expense of $-33 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 Interest Expense for a Retail - Cyclical company?

A good Interest Expense depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?

A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Ross Stores and its competitors. Ross Stores's current Interest Expense is $-33 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $174.18, compared to a current price of $211.90 — trading 21.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-33 Mil. Ross Stores' overall GF Score™ is 91/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Interest Expense calculated?

Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ross Stores (ROST), the current Interest Expense is $-33 Mil 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 (ROST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ross Stores stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $211.90 is trading 21.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $174.18. GuruFocus considers Ross Stores to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROST:

Interest Expense: $-33 Mil
GF Value™: $174.18 vs. price of $211.90 (21.7% above fair value)
GF Score™: 91/100

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Ross Stores Business Description

Industry Consumer Cyclical Retail - Cyclical

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

Website https://www.rossstores.com

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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