Ross StoresROST -0.19%90 PB Ratio is 11.64 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 9.78. GuruFocus rates ROST with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $173.77 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,077 Retail - Cyclical companies, Ross Stores ranks worse than 94.61% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-06-24), Ross Stores's share price is $228.59. Ross Stores's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $19.64. Hence, Ross Stores's PB Ratio of today is 11.64.
Warning Sign:
Ross Stores Inc stock PB Ratio (=11.66) is close to 5-year high of 12.34.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ross Stores's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ROST'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.17 Med: 9.78 Max: 14.5
Current: 11.64
During the past 13 years, Ross Stores's highest PB Ratio was 14.50. The lowest was 6.17. And the median was 9.78.
ROST's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 94.61% of 1077
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.45
vs ROST: 11.64
During the past 12 months, Ross Stores's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Ross Stores was 23.50% per year. The lowest was 4.70% per year. And the median was 14.50% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
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Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
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Ross Stores PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ross Stores's PB 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.
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Ross Stores's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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 PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ross Stores's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ross Stores's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
Ross Stores's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Ross Stores (ROST) has a PB Ratio of 11.64 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Ross Stores and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 9.78. Over the past decade, Ross Stores' PB Ratio has ranged from 6.17 to 14.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #1019 out of 1077 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 94.6%.
Is Ross Stores' PB Ratio too high?
Ross Stores' current PB Ratio of 11.64 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 9.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.17 to a high of 14.50. The Retail - Cyclical industry median PB Ratio is 1.45. Ross Stores' value of 11.64 is 702.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #1019 out of 1077 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ross Stores has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ross Stores' PB Ratio compare to BURL and LULU?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #1019 out of 1077 companies for PB Ratio. This places Ross Stores in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.45. Ross Stores' value of 11.64 is 702.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Ross Stores' own PB Ratio has ranged from 6.17 to 14.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.78 vs. the industry median of 1.45, 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 PB Ratio for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median PB Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.45, based on 1,077 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ross Stores's current PB Ratio of 11.64 is 702.8% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Ross Stores and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ross Stores's current PB Ratio is 11.64, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 9.78. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $173.77, compared to a current price of $228.59 — trading 31.5% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 11.64, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 9.78 and 702.8% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.45. Ross Stores' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ross Stores (ROST), the current PB Ratio is 11.64 as of Jun. 24, 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 $228.59 is trading 31.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $173.77.
GuruFocus considers Ross Stores to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ROST:
PB Ratio: 11.64 (19% above median its 10-year median of 9.78)
GF Value™: $173.77 vs. price of $228.59 (31.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 702.8% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#1019 of 1077)
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, 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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