Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Consumer Cyclical
Industry: Apparel Retail

Ross Stores, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates off-price retail apparel and home fashion stores under the Ross Dress for Less and dd's DISCOUNTS brands in the United States. The company offers apparel, accessories, footwear, and home fashions products. It sells its products to middle income households and households with lower to more moderate incomes. Ross Stores, Inc. was incorporated in 1957 and is headquartered in Dublin, California.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for ROST
Revenue projections for ROST

With Ross Stores, Inc.'s revenues expected to fall below the previous year's, investors are likely to approach the stock with caution. Declining revenues can negatively affect profitability, which makes it harder for the company to maintain investor confidence and perform well in the market.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 1.583000
forwardPE 27.967167
debtToEquity 84.241000
earningsGrowth 0.118000
revenueGrowth 0.122000
grossMargins 0.325620
operatingMargins 0.122690
trailingEps 6.610000
forwardEps 8.087340

ROST's current ratio 1.583, suggesting the company has sufficient liquidity to service its short-term debt. With its cash reserves and current assets in good shape, ROST can comfortably meet its immediate liabilities, reflecting a healthy financial standing.
ROST's Forward PE ratio is favorable, meaning the stock price aligns well with earnings and isn't overvalued. This allows room for growth, making it an attractive investment for those seeking potential upside while ensuring the stock is not overpriced.
ROST's elevated debt-to-equity ratio shows that the company is relying heavily on debt to fund its activities. This high leverage can amplify returns but also heightens financial risks if cash flow becomes constrained.
ROST's positive earnings and revenue growth signal that the company is expected to expand its business. This healthy financial trend reflects an optimistic outlook, suggesting continued growth in both sales and profits for ROST.
ROST's forward EPS surpasses its trailing EPS, reflecting expectations of higher profitability in the current year. This suggests that ROST is projected to generate stronger earnings, indicating an optimistic financial outlook compared to the prior year's results.

Price projections:

Price projections for ROST
Price projections for ROST

ROST's price has consistently hovered near the lower end of price projections. This trend suggests that the stock is underperforming relative to analyst expectations, indicating a potential lack of momentum for upward movement in the near future.

Insider Transactions:

Insider Transactions for ROST
Insider Transactions for ROST


13 transactions were made to sell ROST shares, with market price of 163.60680330716647.During the period under consideration, no sell transactions took place.Investors are purchasing Ross Stores, Inc. more frequently than selling it near the current price levels, which might point to a bullish sentiment. This pattern could be interpreted as a favorable outlook for the stock's future.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for ROST
Recommendations trend for ROST


Analysts' buy bias toward ROST suggests the stock is seen as a solid investment, potentially motivating investors to consider it for their portfolios. With this positive outlook, ROST is likely to be viewed as a secure place to allocate funds, driving further interest in the stock.