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Ross StoresROST +1.04%90 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.00 as of Jul. 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 2.70. GuruFocus rates ROST with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $180.83 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 688 Retail - Cyclical companies, Ross Stores ranks better than 87.79% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Ross Stores's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ross Stores's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ROST'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.3 Med: 2.7 Max: 5.6
Current: 2
During the past 13 years, Ross Stores's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 5.60%. The lowest was -2.30%. And the median was 2.70%.
ROST's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 87.79% of 688
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: -0.4
vs ROST: 2.00
Ross Stores (NAS:ROST) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Ross Stores 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
ROST vs BURL, LULU, GAP: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Ross Stores's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ross Stores's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ross Stores's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Ross Stores 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.00 mean?
Ross Stores (ROST) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.00 as of Jul. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Ross Stores and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 2.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #84 out of 688 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 12.2%.
Is Ross Stores' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Ross Stores' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.00 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 2.70. Based on the distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #84 out of 688 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 90/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ross Stores' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to BURL and LULU?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Ross Stores ranks #84 out of 688 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Ross Stores in the top 12% 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Ross Stores and its competitors. Ross Stores's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.00, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 2.70. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $180.83, compared to a current price of $241.52 — trading 33.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.00, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 2.70. Ross Stores' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ross Stores (ROST), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.00 as of Jul. 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 $241.52 is trading 33.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $180.83.
GuruFocus considers Ross Stores to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ROST:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 2.00 (26% below median its 10-year median of 2.70)
GF Value™: $180.83 vs. price of $241.52 (33.6% above fair value)
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, 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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