ROST (Ross Stores) Tariff Resilience Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


ROST Ross Stores Inc ROST
91 GF Score
Price $211.90
GF Value $174.18
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Ross Stores Tariff Resilience Score?

Ross Stores ROST -0.45% 91 Tariff Resilience Score is 6 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates ROST with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $174.18 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 1,116 Retail - Cyclical companies, Ross Stores ranks better than 96.86% on this metric.

Ross Stores has the Tariff Resilience Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Average Resilient.

Ross Stores has Ross Stores relies on a global supply chain for its apparel, with significant imports from Asia. While past tariffs have impacted costs, the company has some pricing power and alternative sourcing strategies. However, its dependency on imports makes it moderately vulnerable.

Tariff Resilience Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more.

The company's exposure to international trade tariffs based on these criteria:

1. Global supply chain dependencies
2. Manufacturing locations versus sales markets
3. Import/export balance and percentage of revenue
4. Historical impact from previous tariff changes
5. Available mitigation strategies (alternative suppliers, pricing power)
6. Industry-specific tariff exemptions or vulnerabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Ross Stores might have Average Resilient.

Ross Stores  (NAS:ROST) Tariff Resilience Score Explanation

The Tariff Resilience Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the most resilient. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 3 categories:

Tariff Resilience Score Resilience Level
7 - 10Highly Resilient
4 - 6Average Resilient
0 - 3Highly Vulnerable

Ross Stores Tariff Resilience Score Related Terms

ROST vs BURL, LULU, GAP: Tariff Resilience Score Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Ross Stores's Tariff Resilience Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Tariff Resilience Score 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 Tariff Resilience Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ross Stores's Tariff Resilience Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ross Stores's Tariff Resilience Score falls into.


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What does a Tariff Resilience Score of 6 mean?
Ross Stores (ROST) has a Tariff Resilience Score of 6 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #35 out of 1116 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 3.1%.
Is Ross Stores' Tariff Resilience Score too high?
Ross Stores' current Tariff Resilience Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #35 out of 1116 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 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ross Stores' Tariff Resilience Score compare to BURL and LULU?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #35 out of 1116 companies for Tariff Resilience Score. This places Ross Stores in the top 3% 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 Tariff Resilience Score for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Tariff Resilience Score depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Tariff Resilience Score 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 Tariff Resilience Score mean?
A high Tariff Resilience Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. Ross Stores's current Tariff Resilience Score is 6. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $174.18, compared to a current price of $211.90 — trading 21.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Tariff Resilience Score is 6. Ross Stores' overall GF Score™ is 91/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tariff Resilience Score calculated?
Tariff Resilience Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ross Stores (ROST), the current Tariff Resilience Score is 6 as of Jul. 02, 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 $211.90 is trading 21.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $174.18. GuruFocus considers Ross Stores to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROST:

  • Tariff Resilience Score: 6
  • GF Value™: $174.18 vs. price of $211.90 (21.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100

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 Business Description

Address 5130 Hacienda Drive, Dublin, CA, USA, 94568
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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