Ross Stores (MEX:ROST) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.22 (As of Apr. 2026) — Near Median


MEX:ROST Ross Stores Inc MEX:ROST
81 GF Score
Price MXN4,100.00
GF Value MXN3,411.66
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Ross Stores Dividend Payout Ratio?

Ross Stores MEX:ROST 81 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.22 as of Apr. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 0.23. GuruFocus rates MEX:ROST with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,411.66 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 512 Retail - Cyclical companies, Ross Stores ranks better than 78.52% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Ross Stores's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.22.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ross Stores's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:ROST' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18   Med: 0.23   Max: 1.19
Current: 0.23

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Ross Stores was 1.19. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.23.

MEX:ROST's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
78.52% of 512 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.41 vs MEX:ROST: 0.23

As of today (2026-06-30), the Dividend Yield % of Ross Stores is 0.75%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Ross Stores was 1.63%. The lowest was 0.21%. And the median was 0.92%.

Ross Stores's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN7.80.

During the past 12 months, Ross Stores's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 31.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.70% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Ross Stores was 67.50% per year. The lowest was -23.60% per year. And the median was 21.10% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Ross Stores (MEX:ROST) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Ross Stores Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Ross Stores Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ross Stores's Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Ross Stores Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.23 0.28 0.24 0.23 0.25

Ross Stores Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
Dividend Payout Ratio 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 0.28 0.26 0.26 0.20 0.22

MEX:ROST vs BURL, LULU, GAP: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Ross Stores's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ross Stores's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ross Stores's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Ross Stores Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

Ross Stores's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Jan. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Jan. 2026 )
=28.106/ 114.679
=0.25

Ross Stores's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Apr. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=7.795/ 35.383
=0.22

* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.22 mean?
Ross Stores (MEX:ROST) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.22 as of Apr. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Ross Stores and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.23. Over the past decade, Ross Stores' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 1.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #110 out of 512 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 21.5%.
Is Ross Stores' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Ross Stores' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.22 is near median its 10-year median of 0.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 1.19. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Ross Stores' value of 0.22 is 46.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #110 out of 512 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 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ross Stores' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BURL and LULU?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #110 out of 512 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Ross Stores in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Ross Stores' value of 0.22 is 46.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Ross Stores' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 1.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.23 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Ross Stores has consistently been below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.41, based on 512 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ross Stores's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.22 is 46.3% below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Ross Stores and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ross Stores's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.22, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.23. 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 MXN3,411.66, compared to a current price of MXN4,100.00 — trading 20.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.22, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.23 and 46.3% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.41. Ross Stores' overall GF Score™ is 81/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ross Stores (MEX:ROST), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.22 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 20.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,411.66. GuruFocus considers Ross Stores to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:ROST:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.22 (near median its 10-year median of 0.23)
  • GF Value™: MXN3,411.66 vs. price of MXN4,100.00 (20.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100
  • Industry Position: 46.3% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#110 of 512)

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 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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