Ross STORES, Inc. (ROST) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Ross STORES, Inc. (ROST) has a Graham intrinsic value of $139.72 per share. At $236.89 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 70% above that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 6.5% a year to $22.8B, with an average return on invested capital of 42.6%.

Graham intrinsic value
$139.72
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$236.89
Price vs Graham value
70% above
Market cap
$76.9B
Revenue (FY2026)
$22.8B
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
6.5%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
42.6%
Free cash flow (FY2026)
$2.2B

ROST 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2026 $22.8B $2.1B $6.61 $2.2B 11.9% 34.5%
FY2025 $21.1B $2.1B $6.32 $1.6B 12.2% 36.2%
FY2024 $20.4B $1.9B $5.56 $1.8B 11.3% 35.5%
FY2023 $18.7B $1.5B $4.38 $1.0B 10.6% 34.0%
FY2022 $18.9B $1.7B $4.87 $1.2B — 44.5%
FY2021 $12.5B $85.4M $0.24 $1.8B — 2.0%
FY2020 $16.0B $1.7B $4.60 $1.6B — 46.5%
FY2019 $15.0B $1.6B $4.26 $1.7B — 72.8%
FY2018 $14.1B $1.4B $3.55 $1.3B — 65.1%
FY2017 $12.9B $1.1B $2.83 $1.3B — 55.0%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

Ross Stores has demonstrated mature, steady growth, with revenue compounding at 6.5% annually over the past decade.

Ross Stores has earned high returns on invested capital, averaging 42.6% ROIC over the available history. High ROIC is consistent with a durable franchise, but it is not by itself proof of an economic moat.

Over the decade, Ross Stores shows that management has aggressively returned capital to shareholders by retiring 17.9% of outstanding shares, and that the company has leveraged its balance sheet to sustain operations.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, Ross Stores is modeled at 8.0% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $139.72 per share.

ROST stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Ross STORES, Inc. (ROST) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 8.0% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, ROST's intrinsic value is about $139.72 per share.

Is ROST stock undervalued?

At $236.89 (close on Oct 17, 2026), ROST trades 70% above its Graham value of $139.72. On Graham's terms the shares look fully priced. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Ross STORES, Inc. grown?

Revenue went from $12.9B in fiscal 2017 to $22.8B in fiscal 2026, a compound annual growth rate of 6.5%. Net income was $2.1B in fiscal 2026.

Does Ross STORES, Inc. generate free cash flow?

Ross STORES, Inc. generated $2.2B of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2026. Free cash flow was positive in 10 of the last 10 reported years.

What is ROST's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 42.6%, and average return on equity was 39.1%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this ROST data come from?

From Ross STORES, Inc.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Sep 1, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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