ROST (Ross Stores) Tax Rate %: 22.39% (As of Apr. 2026)

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ROST Ross Stores Inc ROST
90 GF Score
Price $225.93
GF Value $174.63
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Ross Stores Tax Rate %?

Ross Stores ROST +2.26% 90 Tax Rate % is 22.39% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates ROST with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $174.63 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Ross Stores's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $188 Mil. Ross Stores's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $837 Mil. Therefore, Ross Stores's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 22.39%.

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Ross Stores Tax Rate % Historical Data

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Ross Stores Tax Rate % Chart

Ross Stores Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Tax Rate %
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Ross Stores Quarterly Data
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Ross Stores Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

Ross Stores's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Jan. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Jan. 2026 )
=697.113/2842.157
=24.53 %

Ross Stores's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=187.511/837.475
=22.39 %

* 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.

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What does a Tax Rate % of 22.39% mean?
Ross Stores (ROST) has a Tax Rate % of 22.39% as of Apr. 2026.
Is Ross Stores' Tax Rate % too high?
Ross Stores' current Tax Rate % is 22.39%. 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 Rate % compare to BURL and LULU?
Ross Stores' Tax Rate % of 22.39% 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 Rate % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Tax Rate % 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 Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ross Stores's current Tax Rate % is 22.39%. 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 $174.63, compared to a current price of $225.93 — trading 29.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 22.39%. Ross Stores' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ross Stores (ROST), the current Tax Rate % is 22.39% 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 $225.93 is trading 29.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $174.63. GuruFocus considers Ross Stores to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROST:

  • Tax Rate %: 22.39%
  • GF Value™: $174.63 vs. price of $225.93 (29.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 3 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.
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