Ross StoresMEX:ROST 79 ROA % is 16.80% as of Apr. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 14.21. GuruFocus rates MEX:ROST with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,311.75 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 1,134 Retail - Cyclical companies, Ross Stores ranks better than 92.86% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Ross Stores's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN45,539 Mil.
Ross Stores's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN271,108 Mil. Therefore, Ross Stores's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 16.80%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ross Stores's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:ROST'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.77 Med: 14.21 Max: 26.92
Current: 15.37
During the past 13 years, Ross Stores's highest ROA % was 26.92%. The lowest was 0.77%. And the median was 14.21%.
MEX:ROST's ROA % is ranked better than 92.86% of 1134
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.725
vs MEX:ROST: 15.37
Ross Stores (MEX:ROST) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
Ross Stores ROA % Related Terms
Ross Stores ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ross Stores's ROA % 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 ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ross Stores's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ross Stores's ROA % 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Ross Stores (MEX:ROST) has a ROA % of 16.80% as of Apr. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Ross Stores and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 14.21. Over the past decade, Ross Stores' ROA % has ranged from 0.77 to 26.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #81 out of 1134 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 7.1%.
Is Ross Stores' ROA % too high?
Ross Stores' current ROA % of 16.80% is 18% above median its 10-year median of 14.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.77 to a high of 26.92. The Retail - Cyclical industry median ROA % is 2.73. Ross Stores' value of 16.80% is 516.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #81 out of 1134 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 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ross Stores' ROA % compare to BURL and LULU?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #81 out of 1134 companies for ROA %. This places Ross Stores in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.73. Ross Stores' value of 16.80% is 516.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Ross Stores' own ROA % has ranged from 0.77 to 26.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.21 vs. the industry median of 2.73, 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 ROA % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROA % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.73, based on 1,134 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ross Stores's current ROA % of 16.80% is 516.5% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Ross Stores and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROA % is 2.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ross Stores's current ROA % is 16.80%, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 14.21. 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 MXN3,311.75, compared to a current price of MXN4,100.00 — trading 23.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 16.80%, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 14.21 and 516.5% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.73. Ross Stores' overall GF Score™ is 79/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ross Stores (MEX:ROST), the current ROA % is 16.80% 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 23.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,311.75.
GuruFocus considers Ross Stores to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ROST:
ROA %: 16.80% (18% above median its 10-year median of 14.21)
GF Value™: MXN3,311.75 vs. price of MXN4,100.00 (23.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 516.5% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#81 of 1134)
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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