ROST (Ross Stores) Tax Provision: $-723 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)


ROST Ross Stores Inc ROST
90 GF Score
Price $222.88
GF Value $174.59
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Ross Stores Tax Provision?

Ross Stores ROST +1.03% 90 Tax Provision is $-723 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates ROST with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $174.59 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Ross Stores's tax provision for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $-188 Mil. Its tax provision for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $-723 Mil.

Ross Stores Tax Provision Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Ross Stores's Tax Provision 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.

Ross Stores Tax Provision Chart

Ross Stores Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Tax Provision
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -535.95 -475.45 -597.26 -666.42 -697.11

Ross Stores Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
Tax Provision Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -161.63 -162.63 -170.46 -202.40 -187.51
ROST
90GF Score
Ross Stores Inc ROST
Tax Provision is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Ross Stores Tax Provision Calculation

Tax to be paid.

Tax Provision for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-723 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Tax Provision →
What does a Tax Provision of $-723 Mil mean?
Ross Stores (ROST) has a Tax Provision of $-723 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Provision for taxes is the amount of tax the company owes based on pre-tax income. View historical data on Ross Stores and its competitors.
Is Ross Stores' Tax Provision too high?
Ross Stores' current Tax Provision is $-723 Mil. Overall, Ross Stores has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ross Stores' Tax Provision compare to BURL and LULU?
Ross Stores' Tax Provision of $-723 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tax Provision for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Tax Provision depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Tax Provision 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 Tax Provision mean?
A high Tax Provision can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Provision for taxes is the amount of tax the company owes based on pre-tax income. View historical data on Ross Stores and its competitors. Ross Stores's current Tax Provision is $-723 Mil. 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 $174.59, compared to a current price of $222.88 — trading 27.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Provision is $-723 Mil. Ross Stores' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Provision calculated?
Tax Provision is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ross Stores (ROST), the current Tax Provision is $-723 Mil 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 (ROST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ross Stores stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $222.88 is trading 27.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $174.59. GuruFocus considers Ross Stores to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROST:

  • Tax Provision: $-723 Mil
  • GF Value™: $174.59 vs. price of $222.88 (27.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 5 warning signs

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.
90GF Score

Get the complete analysis for ROST

Tax Provision is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$222.88
Price
$174.59
GF Value