Is Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) Undervalued? Valuation & Fair Price
At $236.12, 3 of the 4 frameworks would pass on Ross Stores, Inc. today — Warren Buffett, Benjamin Graham, and Phil Town (Rule #1) rate it Avoid and Peter Lynch rates it Hold. Each model calculates its own fair value and margin of safety; create a free account to see the exact buy price behind every verdict.
Ross Stores, Inc.
ROSTConsumer Cyclical · Apparel - Retail · NASDAQ
$236.12
P/E 34.4×
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.
Investor scorecard
How the four investors rate Ross Stores, Inc.
3 of 4 frameworks urge caution
Investor model analysis
Details lockedAt $236.12, 3 of 4 frameworks say Avoid
Intrinsic Value (DCF)
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Insider & congress activity
Are insiders buying ROST?
Over recent SEC Form 4 filings, ROST insiders bought $0 and sold $36.0M of stock across 20 open-market trades. Insiders sell for many reasons, but they buy for one.
| Insider | Action | Shares | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conroy James GrantCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | Sell | 49,205 | $11.3M | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Brinkley Stephen CPRESIDENT, OPERATIONS | Sell | 6,424 | $1.5M | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Sheehan William W IIEVP, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | Sell | 4,883 | $1.1M | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Sykes KarenPRESIDENT, CMO DD'S DISCOUNTS | Sell | 5,506 | $1.2M | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Hartshorn Michael J.GROUP PRESIDENT, COO | Sell | 15,813 | $3.4M | Mar 25, 2026 |
Members of Congress have also reported 50 trades in ROST. See the full insider & congress timeline.
Source: SEC Form 4 filings. Open-market buys & sells only. Not investment advice.
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5-Year Financials
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| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $22.8B | $21.1B | $20.4B | $18.7B | $18.9B |
| Rev. Growth | +7.7% | +3.7% | +9.0% | -1.2% | — |
| Net Income | $2.1B | $2.1B | $1.9B | $1.5B | $1.7B |
| Net Margin | 9.4% | 9.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% | 9.1% |
| EPS (Diluted) | $6.66 | $6.36 | $5.59 | $4.40 | $4.90 |
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