ROST Ross Stores PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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The P/E ratio for Ross Stores stock stands at 20.65 as of Jul 3, 2025. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $6.37 and the stock price of $131.55 per share. A decrease of 8% has been recorded in the PE ratio compared to the average of 22.5 of the past four quarters.
ROST PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Ross Stores has been 37.7. The current 20.65 price-to-earnings ratio is 45% 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 | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23.67 | -7.9% | $150.56 | $6.36 |
| 2024 | 25.7 | -5.34% | $143.68 | $5.59 |
| 2023 | 27.15 | 38.95% | $119.48 | $4.4 |
| 2022 | 19.54 | -95.79% | $95.77 | $4.9 |
| 2021 | 463.71 | 1,813.78% | $111.29 | $0.24 |
| 2020 | 24.23 | 13.6% | $112.19 | $4.63 |
| 2019 | 21.33 | -3.44% | $91.73 | $4.3 |
| 2018 | 22.09 | -3.62% | $79.08 | $3.58 |
| 2017 | 22.92 | 3.06% | $65.33 | $2.85 |
| 2016 | 22.24 | 8.65% | $56.26 | $2.53 |
| 2015 | 20.47 | 18.74% | $45.86 | $2.24 |
| 2014 | 17.24 | 4.42% | $33.96 | $1.97 |
| 2013 | 16.51 | -5.66% | $29.72 | $1.8 |
| 2012 | 17.5 | 26.17% | $25.55 | $1.46 |
| 2011 | 13.87 | 8.7% | $16.37 | $1.18 |
Ross Stores PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | 22.05 | -6.84% | $140.49 | $6.37 |
| Feb 2025 | 23.67 | 7.98% | $150.56 | $6.36 |
| Nov 2024 | 21.92 | -2.45% | $140.06 | $6.39 |
| Aug 2024 | 22.47 | 2.51% | $140.24 | $6.24 |
| May 2024 | 21.92 | -14.71% | $130.84 | $5.97 |
| Feb 2024 | 25.7 | 15.77% | $143.68 | $5.59 |
| Oct 2023 | 22.2 | -8.19% | $112.79 | $5.08 |
| Jul 2023 | 24.18 | 2.41% | $114.61 | $4.74 |
| Apr 2023 | 23.61 | -13.04% | $106.73 | $4.52 |
| Jan 2023 | 27.15 | 17.89% | $119.48 | $4.4 |
| Oct 2022 | 23.03 | 20.14% | $95.35 | $4.14 |
| Jul 2022 | 19.17 | -12.94% | $81.26 | $4.24 |
| Apr 2022 | 22.02 | 12.69% | $99.77 | $4.53 |
| Jan 2022 | 19.54 | -21.96% | $95.77 | $4.9 |
| Oct 2021 | 25.04 | -22.64% | $113.2 | $4.52 |
ROST Price vs fair value
ROST average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of ROST is lower than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
ROST PE vs peers
ROST's PE ratio is less than its peer stocks TJX and GES, but it is above GAP's and URBN's. Ross Stores's current PE ratio of 20.65 is in line with the average of its peer group, which is 20.84.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| ANF Abercrombie & Fitch Co | 8.7 | $4.36B |
| GAP Gap, Inc. | 9.75 | $8.48B |
| AEO American Eagle Outfitters Inc | 10.18 | $1.78B |
| URBN Urban Outfitters Inc | 15.14 | $6.59B |
| ROST Ross Stores Inc | 20.65 | $43.03B |
| TJX Tjx Companies Inc | 29.34 | $140.41B |
| GES Guess Inc | 51.92 | $675.17M |
| CTRN Citi Trends Inc | N/A | $273.29M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Ross Stores's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for ROST stock as of Jul 3, 2025, stands at 20.65.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Ross Stores (ROST)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for ROST stock is 23.09.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Ross Stores (ROST)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for ROST stock is 52.7.
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 45% 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 (Jul 3, 2025), Ross Stores's stock price is $131.55. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending May 2025 is $6.37. Therefore, Ross Stores's price to earnings ratio for today is 20.65. PE RATIO(20.65) = STOCK PRICE($131.55) / TTM EPS($6.37)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.