Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) FCF Payout Ratio: 20.65%
Is Ross Stores, Inc.’s FCF payout ratio high or low?
Ross Stores, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 20.65% is 23% below its 5-year average of 26.87%, around the middle of its 5-year range (5.51%–41.66%).
The FCF payout ratio for Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) is 20.65%. It is below its 12-month average by 23.20% (26.89%).
ROST FCF Payout Ratio Chart
ROST Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
ROST Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
ROST FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
20.65%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
26.89%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
30.35%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
26.87%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
23.68%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
23.70%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
22.03%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-23.20%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-31.96%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-23.15%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-12.79%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-12.88%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-6.25%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
20.6%
Earnings Payout Ratio
25.5%
Dividend Yield
0.74%
FCF Yield
3.55%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2.21B | $528.09M | 23.9% |
| 2025 | $1.64B | $488.72M | 29.9% |
| 2024 | $1.75B | $454.81M | 26.0% |
| 2023 | $1.04B | $431.30M | 41.7% |
| 2022 | $1.18B | $405.12M | 34.3% |
| 2021 | $1.84B | $101.40M | 5.5% |
| 2020 | $1.62B | $369.79M | 22.9% |
| 2019 | $1.65B | $337.19M | 20.4% |
| 2018 | $1.31B | $247.53M | 18.9% |
| 2017 | $1.26B | $214.64M | 17.0% |
| 2016 | $959.29M | $192.31M | 20.0% |
| 2015 | $726.17M | $168.45M | 23.2% |
| 2014 | $471.49M | $147.92M | 31.4% |
| 2013 | $555.21M | $125.69M | 22.6% |
| 2012 | $403.83M | $102.04M | 25.3% |
| 2011 | $474.42M | $77.32M | 16.3% |
| 2010 | $729.90M | $55.20M | 7.6% |
| 2009 | $359.02M | $49.84M | 13.9% |
| 2008 | $117.44M | $40.64M | 34.6% |
| 2007 | $282.91M | $33.63M | 11.9% |
| 2006 | $199.34M | $30.71M | 15.4% |
| 2005 | $148.62M | $25.26M | 17.0% |
| 2004 | $168.78M | $17.57M | 10.4% |
| 2003 | $215.86M | $14.85M | 6.9% |
| 2002 | $156.89M | $13.60M | 8.7% |
| 2001 | $61.23M | $12.42M | 20.3% |
| 2000 | $109.35M | $11.76M | 10.8% |
| 1999 | $122.00M | $10.35M | 8.5% |
| 1998 | $84.60M | $8.81M | 10.4% |
| 1997 | $80.00M | $7.00M | 8.8% |
Formula: FCF Payout Ratio = Dividends Paid / Free Cash Flow × 100
FCF payout and earnings payout:
- FCF represents operating cash flow after capital expenditures
- FCF payout compares dividends paid with free cash flow
- FCF payout above 100% means dividends paid exceeded free cash flow for the period
- Earnings payout compares dividends paid with net income
Reading the series: Use the chart and table to compare dividend payments with cash generation over time.
Ross Stores, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio Formula & Definition
FCF Payout Ratio measures what percentage of free cash flow is paid out as dividends. Unlike earnings-based payout, it compares dividends with cash generated after capital expenditures.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Ross Stores, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST)?
- The FCF payout ratio for ROST stock is 20.65%.
- Is Ross Stores, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio high or low?
- Ross Stores, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 20.65% is 23% below its 5-year average of 26.87%, around the middle of its 5-year range (5.51%–41.66%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for ROST stock is 26.89%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for ROST stock is 30.35%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for ROST stock is 26.87%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for ROST stock is 23.68%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for ROST stock is 23.70%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for ROST stock is 22.03%.
Ross Stores, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-31 | 23.92% |
| 2025-01-31 | 29.86% |
| 2024-01-31 | 25.96% |
| 2023-01-31 | 41.66% |
| 2022-01-31 | 34.30% |
| 2021-01-31 | 5.51% |
| 2020-01-31 | 22.88% |
| 2019-01-31 | 20.40% |
| 2018-01-31 | 18.90% |
| 2017-01-31 | 17.02% |
| 2016-01-31 | 20.05% |
| 2015-01-31 | 23.20% |
| 2014-01-31 | 31.37% |
| 2013-01-31 | 22.64% |
| 2012-01-31 | 25.27% |
| 2011-01-31 | 16.30% |
| 2010-01-31 | 7.56% |
| 2009-01-31 | 13.88% |
| 2008-01-31 | 34.60% |
| 2007-01-31 | 11.89% |
| 2006-01-31 | 15.41% |
| 2005-01-31 | 17.00% |
| 2004-01-31 | 10.41% |
| 2003-01-31 | 6.88% |
| 2002-01-31 | 8.67% |
| 2001-01-31 | 20.28% |
| 2000-01-31 | 10.76% |
| 1999-01-31 | 8.48% |
| 1998-01-31 | 10.41% |
| 1997-01-31 | 8.75% |
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 merchandise at prices considerably lower than traditional department and specialty stores. Conversely, dd's DISCOUNTS stores cater to moderate-income households, providing products at prices below those typically found in department and discount stores. As of July 5, 2022, the company had approximately 1,950 stores operating across 40 states, the District of Columbia, and Guam. Ross Stores, Inc. was founded in 1957 and is based in Dublin, California.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Apparel - Retail
- CEO
- James G. Conroy