ROST

Ross Stores, Inc.

Consumer Cyclical · $75.2B market cap

Verdict

Share price

$228.54

close of Oct 3, 2026

Fair value

$156.98

Sticker Price

Payback Price

$62.79

buy price

Overpriced

ROST is Overpriced: at $228.54 it trades 46% above its fair value of $156.98. Its buy price (Payback Price) is $62.79, 73% below today's price. Business quality is strong: 4 of 5 key numbers clear the 10% bar.

How we valued it

Free Cash Flow. Sales grew 7% a year over the last 3 years, below the 15% we look for in a fast grower, so we value it on its free cash flow instead of an earnings forecast.

Business quality

4 of 5 clear the 10% bar. What are the Big Five?

Earnings per share growth12.2% a year✓
Equity per share growth14.0% a year✓
Sales growth7.9% a year✗
Free cash flow growth11.1% a year✓
Return on invested capital16.6%✓

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Superinvestors

2 of the investors we track hold ROST. In Q2 2026, 1 trimmed and 2 sold out. Who we track

About Ross Stores, Inc.

Ross Stores, Inc., through its various subsidiaries, manages a chain of off-price retail establishments focusing on apparel and home goods. These stores operate under two main brand names: Ross Dress for Less and dd's DISCOUNTS. Their product selection primarily includes clothing, accessories, footwear, and household decor. The Ross Dress for Less outlets primarily serve middle-income households, offering…

Apparel - Retail

Fair value and Payback Price are estimates from the company's reported financials, not investment advice. Prices as of the close of Oct 3, 2026. How the Payback Price works

ROST stock (Ross Stores, Inc.): fair value $156.98, Overpriced — PaybackPrice