Ross StoresMEX:ROST 80 Quick Ratio is 0.94 as of Apr. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 1.01. GuruFocus rates MEX:ROST with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,342.67 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 1,127 Retail - Cyclical companies, Ross Stores ranks better than 54.13% on this metric.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Ross Stores's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.94.
Ross Stores has a quick ratio of 0.94. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ross Stores's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:ROST'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5 Med: 1.01 Max: 1.37
Current: 0.94
During the past 13 years, Ross Stores's highest Quick Ratio was 1.37. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 1.01.
MEX:ROST's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 54.13% of 1127
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.87
vs MEX:ROST: 0.94
Ross Stores (MEX:ROST) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Ross Stores Quick Ratio Related Terms
Ross Stores Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ross Stores's Quick 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.
MEX:ROST vs BURL, LULU, GAP: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Ross Stores's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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 Quick Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ross Stores's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ross Stores's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
Ross Stores's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as
* 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 Quick Ratio of 0.94 as of Apr. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Ross Stores and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.01. Over the past decade, Ross Stores' Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 1.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #517 out of 1127 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 45.9%.
Is Ross Stores' Quick Ratio too high?
Ross Stores' current Quick Ratio of 0.94 is near median its 10-year median of 1.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 1.37. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Quick Ratio is 0.87. Ross Stores' value of 0.94 is 8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #517 out of 1127 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' Quick Ratio compare to BURL and LULU?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #517 out of 1127 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Ross Stores in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 0.87. Ross Stores' value of 0.94 is 8% above this benchmark. Historically, Ross Stores' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 1.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.01 vs. the industry median of 0.87, 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 Quick Ratio for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Quick Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.87, based on 1,127 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ross Stores's current Quick Ratio of 0.94 is 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Ross Stores and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Quick Ratio is 0.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ross Stores's current Quick Ratio is 0.94, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.01. 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 Quick Ratio is 0.94, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.01 and 8% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.87. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ross Stores (MEX:ROST), the current Quick Ratio is 0.94 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:
Quick Ratio: 0.94 (near median its 10-year median of 1.01)
GF Value™: MXN3,342.67 vs. price of MXN4,100.00 (22.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#517 of 1127)
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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