ROST (Ross Stores) Inventory Turnover: 1.51 (As of Apr. 2026)


ROST Ross Stores Inc ROST
91 GF Score
Price $213.74
GF Value $174.18
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
View Full Analysis

What is Ross Stores Inventory Turnover?

Ross Stores ROST +0.87% 91 Inventory Turnover is 1.51 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates ROST with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $174.18 (Modestly Overvalued).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. It is calculated as Cost of Goods Sold divided by Total Inventories. Ross Stores's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $4,231 Mil. Ross Stores's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $2,804 Mil. Ross Stores's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.51.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Ross Stores's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was 60.48.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Ross Stores's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.47.

Ross Stores  (NAS:ROST) Inventory Turnover Explanation

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. A higher Inventory Turnover means the company has light inventory. Therefore the company spends less money on storage, write downs, and obsolete inventory. If the inventory is too light, it may affect sales because the company may not have enough to meet demand.

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Ross Stores's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Apr. 2026 )*Days in Period
=2803.964/4230.589*365 / 4
=60.48

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Ross Stores's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Apr. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=2803.964 / 6010.476
=0.47

* 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.

Be Aware

Usually retailers pile up their inventories at holiday seasons to meet the stronger demand. Therefore, the inventory of a particular quarter of a year should not be used to calculate Inventory Turnover. An average inventory is a better indication.

Ross Stores Inventory Turnover Related Terms

Ross Stores Inventory Turnover Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Ross Stores's Inventory Turnover 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.

Ross Stores Inventory Turnover Chart

Ross Stores Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Inventory Turnover
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.27 6.51 7.02 6.58 6.48

Ross Stores Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
Inventory Turnover Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.40 1.52 1.41 1.68 1.51
ROST
91GF Score
Ross Stores Inc ROST
Inventory Turnover is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Ross Stores Inventory Turnover Calculation

Ross Stores's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (A: Jan. 2026 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: Jan. 2026 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: Jan. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Jan. 2026 )) / count )
=16447.256 / ((2444.513 + 2630.97) / 2 )
=16447.256 / 2537.7415
=6.48

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

Inventory Turnover (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Apr. 2026 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Jan. 2026 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Apr. 2026 )) / count )
=4230.589 / ((2630.97 + 2976.958) / 2 )
=4230.589 / 2803.964
=1.51

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Inventory Turnover →
What does a Inventory Turnover of 1.51 mean?
Ross Stores (ROST) has a Inventory Turnover of 1.51 as of Apr. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Ross Stores and its competitors.
Is Ross Stores' Inventory Turnover too high?
Ross Stores' current Inventory Turnover is 1.51. 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' Inventory Turnover compare to BURL and LULU?
Ross Stores' Inventory Turnover of 1.51 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 Inventory Turnover for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Inventory Turnover 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 Inventory Turnover mean?
A high Inventory Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Ross Stores and its competitors. Ross Stores's current Inventory Turnover is 1.51. 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 $213.74 — trading 22.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 1.51. 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 Inventory Turnover calculated?
Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ross Stores (ROST), the current Inventory Turnover is 1.51 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 $213.74 is trading 22.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $174.18. GuruFocus considers Ross Stores to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROST:

  • Inventory Turnover: 1.51
  • GF Value™: $174.18 vs. price of $213.74 (22.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100

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.
91GF Score

Get the complete analysis for ROST

Inventory Turnover is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$213.74
Price
$174.18
GF Value