Forward PE Ratio: 33.38
The forward PE ratio is 33.38 as of Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Forward PE Ratio (33.38) = Close Price ($220.60) / Consensus Forward EPS ($6.52)
ROST Forward PE Ratio Metrics
FORWARD PE RATIO
33.38
ROST Competitors' Forward PE Ratio
Ross Stores, Inc.
Market Cap
$70.76B
Forward PE Ratio
33.38
| NAME | MARKET CAP | FORWARD PE RATIO |
|---|---|---|
| Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) | $70.76B | 33.38 |
| O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (ORLY)vs › | $70.54B | 26.06 |
| General Motors Company (GM)vs › | $69.11B | N/A |
| Carvana Co. (CVNA)vs › | $73.62B | 43.04 |
| Sea Limited (SE)vs › | $66.83B | 29.95 |
| Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT)vs › | $76.87B | 36.88 |
| Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL)vs › | $77.26B | 16.19 |
| NIKE, Inc. (NKE)vs › | $63.31B | 28.60 |
| Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB)vs › | $87.18B | 27.89 |
| Ford Motor Company (F)vs › | $53.27B | 8.09 |
Trailing vs Forward
Trailing P/E
30.4
reported TTM EPS
Forward P/E
33.4
consensus next-FY EPS
The gap between the two multiples is the consensus growth expectation: analysts' forward EPS of $6.52 implies -8.9% EPS decline vs the reported trailing $7.16.
Forward P/E by Fiscal Year
View All Analyst EstimatesAt today's $220.60 close, each upcoming fiscal year's consensus EPS implies a different multiple — how quickly the price is "paid down" by expected earnings if the estimates hold.
| Fiscal year end | Consensus EPS | Estimate range | Analysts | Implied P/E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-01-31 | $7.82 | $7.72 – $7.88 | 14 | 28.2x |
| 2028-01-31 | $8.61 | $8.42 – $8.77 | 14 | 25.6x |
| 2029-01-31 | $9.42 | $8.64 – $10.76 | 7 | 23.4x |
Source: FMP analyst consensus estimates, refreshed with the daily precompute. "n/m" = the consensus EPS is not positive, so a multiple is undefined. There is no forward P/E history chart here because charting one would require the estimates as they stood in the past, which we do not store — see the trailing P/E history for how the realized multiple has moved.
Forward PE Ratio Formula & Definition
PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)
The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Forward PE Ratio FAQ
- What is the forward PE ratio for Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST)?
- The forward PE ratio for ROST stock is 33.38.
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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