Ross StoresMEX:ROST 80 Pretax Margin % is 13.93% as of Apr. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 12.77. GuruFocus rates MEX:ROST with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,342.67 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 1,124 Retail - Cyclical companies, Ross Stores ranks better than 84.96% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Ross Stores's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN14,669 Mil. Ross Stores's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN105,280 Mil. Therefore, Ross Stores's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 13.93%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ross Stores's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:ROST'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.85 Med: 12.77 Max: 14.44
Current: 12.78
MEX:ROST's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 84.96% of 1124
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.17
vs MEX:ROST: 12.78
Ross Stores (MEX:ROST) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Ross Stores Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Ross Stores Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ross Stores's Pretax 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.
MEX:ROST vs BURL, LULU, GAP: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Ross Stores's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ross Stores's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ross Stores's Pretax 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 (MEX:ROST) has a Pretax Margin % of 13.93% as of Apr. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Ross Stores and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.77. Over the past decade, Ross Stores' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.85 to 14.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #169 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 15%.
Is Ross Stores' Pretax Margin % too high?
Ross Stores' current Pretax Margin % of 13.93% is near median its 10-year median of 12.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.85 to a high of 14.44. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.17. Ross Stores' value of 13.93% is 339.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #169 out of 1124 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 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ross Stores' Pretax Margin % compare to BURL and LULU?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #169 out of 1124 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Ross Stores in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.17. Ross Stores' value of 13.93% is 339.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Ross Stores' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.85 to 14.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.77 vs. the industry median of 3.17, 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 Pretax Margin % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.17, based on 1,124 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ross Stores's current Pretax Margin % of 13.93% is 339.4% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Ross Stores and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ross Stores's current Pretax Margin % is 13.93%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.77. 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 MXN3,342.67, compared to a current price of MXN4,100.00 — trading 22.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 13.93%, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.77 and 339.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.17. Ross Stores' overall GF Score™ is 80/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ross Stores (MEX:ROST), the current Pretax Margin % is 13.93% 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 22.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,342.67.
GuruFocus considers Ross Stores to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ROST:
Pretax Margin %: 13.93% (near median its 10-year median of 12.77)
GF Value™: MXN3,342.67 vs. price of MXN4,100.00 (22.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 339.4% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#169 of 1124)
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, 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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