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Ross StoresROST +5.72%90 12-1 Month Momentum % is 61.11% as of Aug. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates ROST with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $175.75 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,111 Retail - Cyclical companies, Ross Stores ranks better than 92.89% on this metric.
12-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-08-21), Ross Stores's 12-1 Month Momentum % is 61.11%.
The industry rank for Ross Stores's 12-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
ROST's 12-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than 92.89% of 1111
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: -9.85
vs ROST: 61.11
Ross Stores (NAS:ROST) 12-1 Month Momentum % Explanation
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 12-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past twelve months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
Ross Stores 12-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
ROST vs BURL, LULU, GAP: 12-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Ross Stores's 12-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 12-1 Month Momentum % 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 12-1 Month Momentum % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ross Stores's 12-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ross Stores's 12-1 Month Momentum % falls into.
Ross Stores (NAS:ROST) 12-1 Month Momentum % Calculation
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated as following:
12-1 Month Momentum %
=
( Price 1-month ago
/
Price 12-month ago
- 1 )
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100 %
* 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 (ROST) has a 12-1 Month Momentum % of 61.11% as of Aug. 21, 2026. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Ross Stores and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #79 out of 1111 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 7.1%.
Is Ross Stores' 12-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Ross Stores' current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 61.11%. Based on the distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #79 out of 1111 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 90/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ross Stores' 12-1 Month Momentum % compare to BURL and LULU?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #79 out of 1111 companies for 12-1 Month Momentum %. This places Ross Stores in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 12-1 Month Momentum % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good 12-1 Month Momentum % depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, 12-1 Month Momentum % 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 12-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 12-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Ross Stores and its competitors. Ross Stores's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 61.11%. 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 $175.75, compared to a current price of $242.08 — trading 37.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 61.11%. Ross Stores' overall GF Score™ is 90/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 12-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ross Stores (ROST), the current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 61.11% as of Aug. 21, 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 $242.08 is trading 37.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $175.75.
GuruFocus considers Ross Stores to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ROST:
12-1 Month Momentum %: 61.11%
GF Value™: $175.75 vs. price of $242.08 (37.7% above fair value)
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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