Ross StoresMEX:ROST 79 ROE % is 41.82% as of Apr. 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 41.88. GuruFocus rates MEX:ROST with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,311.75 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 1,097 Retail - Cyclical companies, Ross Stores ranks better than 92.71% on this metric.
ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. Ross Stores's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN45,539 Mil. Ross Stores's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN108,893 Mil. Therefore, Ross Stores's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 41.82%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ross Stores's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:ROST'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.57 Med: 41.88 Max: 49.96
Current: 39.01
During the past 13 years, Ross Stores's highest ROE % was 49.96%. The lowest was 2.57%. And the median was 41.88%.
MEX:ROST's ROE % is ranked better than 92.71% of 1097
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 6.46
vs MEX:ROST: 39.01
Ross Stores (MEX:ROST) ROE % Explanation
ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
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. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* 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
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their ROE %s can be extremely high.
Ross Stores ROE % Related Terms
Ross Stores ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ross Stores's ROE % 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 ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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 ROE % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ross Stores's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ross Stores's ROE % 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 ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity 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.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Ross Stores (MEX:ROST) has a ROE % of 41.82% as of Apr. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Ross Stores and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 41.88. Over the past decade, Ross Stores' ROE % has ranged from 2.57 to 49.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #80 out of 1097 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 7.3%.
Is Ross Stores' ROE % too high?
Ross Stores' current ROE % of 41.82% is near median its 10-year median of 41.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.57 to a high of 49.96. The Retail - Cyclical industry median ROE % is 6.46. Ross Stores' value of 41.82% is 547.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #80 out of 1097 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' ROE % compare to BURL and LULU?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #80 out of 1097 companies for ROE %. This places Ross Stores in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 6.46. Ross Stores' value of 41.82% is 547.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Ross Stores' own ROE % has ranged from 2.57 to 49.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.88 vs. the industry median of 6.46, 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 ROE % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROE % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 6.46, based on 1,097 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ross Stores's current ROE % of 41.82% is 547.4% 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Ross Stores and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROE % is 6.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ross Stores's current ROE % is 41.82%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 41.88. 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 ROE % is 41.82%, which is near median its 10-year median of 41.88 and 547.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 6.46. 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 ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ross Stores (MEX:ROST), the current ROE % is 41.82% 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:
ROE %: 41.82% (near median its 10-year median of 41.88)
GF Value™: MXN3,311.75 vs. price of MXN4,100.00 (23.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 547.4% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#80 of 1097)
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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