Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) Return on Equity (ROE): 36.73%
Is Ross Stores, Inc.’s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
Ross Stores, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of 36.73% is 15% above its 5-year average of 31.90%, near the high end of its 5-year range (2.59%–42.43%).
The return on equity (ROE) for Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) is 36.73% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 1.16% (36.31%).
ROST Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
ROST Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
ROST Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
ROST Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
36.73%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
36.31%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
36.59%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
31.90%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
37.77%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
39.25%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
36.87%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+1.16%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+0.38%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+15.15%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-2.76%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-6.41%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-0.37%
ROST Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) | $74.06B | 36.73% | 36.31% | 36.59% | 31.90% |
| General Motors Company (GM) | $71.59B | 4.05% | 6.97% | 11.09% | 12.56% |
| Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB) | $76.62B | 32.96% | 31.05% | 38.71% | -1.75% |
| Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) | $76.74B | -27.04% | -34.11% | -57.61% | -38.73% |
| MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) | $81.30B | 26.37% | 36.76% | 33.01% | 22.90% |
| NIKE, Inc. (NKE) | $65.15B | 15.97% | 31.93% | 34.91% | 36.00% |
| Ford Motor Company (F) | $56.36B | -16.30% | -4.83% | -1.02% | 4.79% |
| Sea Limited (SE) | $50.49B | 12.54% | 8.96% | -2.17% | -14.03% |
| eBay Inc. (EBAY) | $48.06B | 46.24% | 41.15% | 25.23% | 66.54% |
| Marriott International, Inc. (MAR) | $101.90B | -68.97% | -74.17% | -46.32% | -28.27% |
Return Analysis
ROE
36.7%
ROA
14.9%
Ross Stores, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) Formula & Definition
ROE = Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity
Return on equity measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better capital efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Ross Stores, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for ROST stock is 36.73%.
- Is Ross Stores, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- Ross Stores, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of 36.73% is 15% above its 5-year average of 31.90%, near the high end of its 5-year range (2.59%–42.43%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for ROST stock is 36.31%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for ROST stock is 36.59%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for ROST stock is 31.90%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for ROST stock is 37.77%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for ROST stock is 39.25%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for ROST stock is 36.87%.
Ross Stores, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-31 | 34.67% |
| 2025-01-31 | 37.95% |
| 2024-01-31 | 38.48% |
| 2023-01-31 | 35.26% |
| 2022-01-31 | 42.43% |
| 2021-01-31 | 2.59% |
| 2020-01-31 | 49.44% |
| 2019-01-31 | 48.02% |
| 2018-01-31 | 44.69% |
| 2017-01-31 | 40.67% |
| 2016-01-31 | 41.29% |
| 2015-01-31 | 40.57% |
| 2014-01-31 | 41.71% |
| 2013-01-31 | 44.53% |
| 2012-01-31 | 44.02% |
| 2011-01-31 | 41.63% |
| 2010-01-31 | 38.26% |
| 2009-01-31 | 30.66% |
| 2008-01-31 | 26.89% |
| 2007-01-31 | 26.56% |
| 2006-01-31 | 23.87% |
| 2005-01-31 | 22.19% |
| 2004-01-31 | 30.20% |
| 2003-01-31 | 31.28% |
| 2002-01-31 | 28.48% |
| 2001-01-31 | 32.46% |
| 2000-01-31 | 31.71% |
| 1999-01-31 | 31.50% |
| 1998-01-31 | 30.86% |
| 1997-01-31 | 24.60% |
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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