ROST Ross Stores PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The P/E ratio for Ross Stores stock stands at 23.34 as of Dec 20, 2024. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $6.39 and the stock price of $149.15 per share. The current PE ratio is about the same as the last 4 quarters average.
ROST PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Ross Stores has been 37.6. The current 23.34 price-to-earnings ratio is 38% less than the historical average. In the past ten years, ROST's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Jan 2021 quarter at 463.71, with a price of $111.29 and an EPS of $0.24. The Jul 2017 quarter saw the lowest point at 17.93, with a price of $54.87 and an EPS of $3.06.
Ross Stores PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 1,813.78% in 2021
Maximum annual decrease: -95.79% in 2022
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25.7 | -5.34% |
| 2023 | 27.15 | 38.95% |
| 2022 | 19.54 | -95.79% |
| 2021 | 463.71 | 1,813.78% |
| 2020 | 24.23 | 13.6% |
| 2019 | 21.33 | -3.44% |
| 2018 | 22.09 | -3.62% |
| 2017 | 22.92 | 3.06% |
| 2016 | 22.24 | 8.65% |
| 2015 | 20.47 | 18.74% |
ROST average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of ROST is above its 3-year historical average, but it is lower than the 5 and 10-year averages.
ROST PE vs peers
ROST's PE ratio is less than its peer stock TJX, but it is above GAP's and ANF's. Ross Stores is presently trading at a higher PE ratio (23.34) than its peer group average of 15.32.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| GES Guess Inc | 8.42 | $740.98M |
| GAP Gap, Inc. | 10.96 | $9.09B |
| AEO American Eagle Outfitters Inc | 14.03 | $3.21B |
| ANF Abercrombie & Fitch Co | 14.61 | $7.79B |
| JWN Nordstrom Inc | 15.24 | $4.05B |
| URBN Urban Outfitters Inc | 15.52 | $5.08B |
| ROST Ross Stores Inc | 23.34 | $49.21B |
| TJX Tjx Companies Inc | 28.44 | $137.15B |
| CTRN Citi Trends Inc | N/A | $219.75M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Ross Stores's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for ROST stock as of Dec 20, 2024, stands at 23.34.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Ross Stores (ROST)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for ROST stock is 22.74.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Ross Stores (ROST)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for ROST stock is 53.33.
What is the highest PE ratio for ROST?
In the last ten years, the Jan 2021 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 463.71.
How does the current PE ratio for ROST compare to its historical average?
The current price to earnings ratio of ROST is 38% lower than the 10-year historical average.
How is ROST's PE ratio calculated (Ross Stores PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Dec 20, 2024), Ross Stores's stock price is $149.15. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Nov 2024 is $6.39. Therefore, Ross Stores's price to earnings ratio for today is 23.34. PE RATIO(23.34) = STOCK PRICE($149.15) / TTM EPS($6.39)
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