Ross StoresBUE:ROST -5.78%86 Net Margin % is 10.81% as of Apr. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 9.32. GuruFocus rates BUE:ROST with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS67,507.22 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 1,128 Retail - Cyclical companies, Ross Stores ranks better than 85.64% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Ross Stores's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was ARS904,097 Mil. Ross Stores's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was ARS8,360,543 Mil. Therefore, Ross Stores's net margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 10.81%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ross Stores's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BUE:ROST'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.68 Med: 9.32 Max: 10.59
Current: 9.74
BUE:ROST's Net Margin % is ranked better than 85.64% of 1128
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.33
vs BUE:ROST: 9.74
Ross Stores (BUE:ROST) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Ross Stores Net Margin % Related Terms
Ross Stores Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ross Stores's Net Margin % 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.
BUE:ROST vs BURL, LULU, GAP: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Ross Stores's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ross Stores's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ross Stores's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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 (BUE:ROST) has a Net Margin % of 10.81% as of Apr. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Ross Stores and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 9.32. Over the past decade, Ross Stores' Net Margin % has ranged from 0.68 to 10.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #162 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 14.4%.
Is Ross Stores' Net Margin % too high?
Ross Stores' current Net Margin % of 10.81% is 16% above median its 10-year median of 9.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.68 to a high of 10.59. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Net Margin % is 2.33. Ross Stores' value of 10.81% is 363.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #162 out of 1128 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 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ross Stores' Net Margin % compare to BURL and LULU?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #162 out of 1128 companies for Net Margin %. This places Ross Stores in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.33. Ross Stores' value of 10.81% is 363.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Ross Stores' own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.68 to 10.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.32 vs. the industry median of 2.33, 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 Net Margin % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.33, based on 1,128 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ross Stores's current Net Margin % of 10.81% is 363.9% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Ross Stores and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ross Stores's current Net Margin % is 10.81%, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 9.32. 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 (BUE:ROST) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS67,507.22, compared to a current price of ARS83,575.00 — trading 23.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 10.81%, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 9.32 and 363.9% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.33. Ross Stores' overall GF Score™ is 86/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ross Stores (BUE:ROST), the current Net Margin % is 10.81% 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 (BUE:ROST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ross Stores stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ARS83,575.00 is trading 23.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS67,507.22.
GuruFocus considers Ross Stores to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BUE:ROST:
Net Margin %: 10.81% (16% above median its 10-year median of 9.32)
GF Value™: ARS67,507.22 vs. price of ARS83,575.00 (23.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 363.9% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#162 of 1128)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE: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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