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Ross Stores Inc. (ROST) Revenue-to-Profit Sankey Flow & SEC XBRL Financials

$228.28 -1.73% NASDAQ β€’ Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $228.12

Ross Stores Inc. (ROST) earns a Roarable Rating of B+ (Buy) with 78/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (28% profit margin, 36% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.

πŸ“Š Historical Track Record: Scores of 78/100 (B+) historically ranked in the Top 10% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+7.9% avg 90D alpha vs SPY β€’ 70.6% hit rate) β†’
ROARABLE B+ β€’ BUY Cap $74.21B
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As of 2026-11-02, Ross Stores Inc. (NASDAQ: ROST) is rated B+ (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 78/100 at a spot price of $228.28 (-1.73% 1D, market cap $74.21B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 20/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 14/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, ROST ranks #34 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Clothing/Shoe/Accessory Stores), ROST carries a Roarable B+ (78/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 34.6x, gross margin of 27.7%, and ROIC of 36.0%. By comparison, TJX (TJX Companies Inc.) holds a B grade (74/100 RQD, P/E 28.3x, ROIC 42.6%, cap $155.53B) and GAP (Gap Inc.) posts a C+ grade (68/100 RQD, P/E 9.9x, ROIC 32.9%, cap $8.04B). Among the 5-stock peer group, GAP leads on earnings multiple (9.9x) while TJX leads on capital efficiency (42.6% ROIC).

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Per ROST's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-01-31, CIK 0000745732), Ross Stores Inc. generated $22.75B in revenue (+7.7% YoY), $2.15B in net income, and $2.21B in free cash flow against $15.55B in total assets and $1.02B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (28% profit margin)β€”profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $228.12 (-0.07%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares)βš™οΈ Cash Engine: 20/20 (A+) β€’ 9.7% FCF Margin
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πŸ“Š Historical Track Record: Scores of 78/100 (B+) historically ranked in the Top 10% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+7.9% avg 90D alpha vs SPY β€’ 70.6% hit rate).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw B+ Β· Rk B+
Cash (20)Whales (14)SEC (18)Macro (13)CEO (13)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+9% Base Target
$294 Bull$249 Base$187 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: β€” (No Active Options Snapshot on file for ROST)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: Β±4.8%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (78/100 Composite)
πŸ” WHY ROST SCORES 78/100 (B+) β€” TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
β–² #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+20/20 pts (26% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 9.7% FCF Margin ($2.21B FCF) & 27.7% Gross Margin

β–² #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+18/20 pts (23% of score)

Altman Z-Score 8.65 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) β€’ Piotroski F-Score 8/9

β–Ό #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution13/20 pts (-7 pt drag)

Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 7 pts from alignment

πŸ“ˆ PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 β†’ Q2 β†’ Q3 β†’ Current
Q1 (-3Q)
70
Grade B$225.68+5.1% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
73
Grade B$237.24-3% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
75
Grade B+$230.09-0.8% Next Q
Current
78
Grade B+$228.28+7.9% Hist 90D Ξ±
Trajectory: B (70) β†’ B+ (78)Full Audit β†’
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Even with a 78/100 (B+) score, ROST faces multiple-compression risk if 34.6x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares) β€” any gross margin slip below 25.2% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($230.85) or 200D SMA ($222.80) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($248.83) toward Bear Floor ($187.19).

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VISUAL REVENUE-TO-PROFIT SANKEY WATERFALL β€’ FY 2025 (10-K)

How ROST Turns Every Dollar of Sales Into Real Bottom-Line Profit

Free Cash Flow:$2.21B (9.7% FCF Margin)
Revenue$22.75BGross Profit $6.30B (27.7%)Cost of Sales $16.45BOp Profit $2.71B (11.9%)OpEx (R&D/SG&A) $3.60BNet Profit$2.15B (9.4%)Tax/Other $562.3M

Multi-Year SEC EDGAR XBRL Revenue, Net Profit & Free Cash Flow Trajectory

β–  Revenueβ–  Net Profitβ–  Free Cash Flow
FY23
Rev $20.38B
FY24
Rev $21.13B
FY25
Rev $22.75B
Fiscal YearRevenueGross MarginOp MarginNet ProfitFree Cash FlowROIC %
FY 2025$22.75B27.7%11.9%$2.15B$2.21B81.9%
FY 2024$21.13B27.8%12.2%$2.09B$1.64B89.1%
FY 2023$20.38B27.7%11.3%$1.87B$1.60B7.4%
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ROST // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +1.00%πŸ›‘οΈ HOLDING TREND SUPPORT
2026-11-02O $228.0H $232.3L $228.0C $228.3VOL 1.88M
RES: $238.7SUP: $223.5SMA50: $230.9SMA200: $222.8
$262.5$239.6$216.6$193.6$170.7RES $238.7SUP $223.5$228.32026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-02
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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
26.7%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +7.7% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #34 of 1011 βš”οΈ TJX vs ROST Full Matrix β†’

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (ROST vs. TJX, GAP, VSXY, URBN)

Industry: Clothing/Shoe/Accessory Stores (25 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Ross Stores Inc. (ROST) ranks #34 by composite RQD confidence (78/100, grade B+) and #32 by equity capitalization ($74.21B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, GAP leads on earnings valuation at 9.9x trailing P/E, while TJX leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 42.6% ROIC and β€” gross margin. URBN currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 80/100 (B+) compared with ROST at 78/100 (B+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
ROST ACTIVE
Ross Stores Inc.
B+ 78/100 34.6x 27.7% 36.0% -1.73% $74.21B Benchmark Subject
TJX
TJX Companies Inc.
B 74/100 28.3x β€” 42.6% -0.76% $155.53B /tjx-vs-rost β†’
GAP
Gap Inc.
C+ 68/100 9.9x 40.8% 32.9% -2.49% $8.04B /gap-vs-rost β†’
VSXY
Victorias Secret & Co.
B- 71/100 49.1x 36.4% 16.4% -2.54% $7.91B /vsxy-vs-rost β†’
URBN
Urban Outfitters Inc.
B+ 80/100 17.0x 36.0% 14.2% -1.59% $7.90B /urbn-vs-rost β†’

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K β€’ FILED 2026-01-31 β€’ CIK 0000745732

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-01-31), Ross Stores Inc. (ROST) reported GAAP revenue of $22.75B (+7.7% vs. FY2024 revenue of $21.13B , and +11.6% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $2.15B, operating cash flow of $3.03B, and free cash flow of $2.21B (+34.9% YoY). On the balance sheet, ROST closed FY2025 with $15.55B in total assets against $1.02B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 8.65, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2026-01-31 $22.75B $2.15B $3.03B $2.21B $15.55B $1.02B
FY2024 (FY) 2025-02-01 $21.13B $2.09B $2.36B $1.64B $14.91B $1.52B
FY2023 (FY) 2024-02-03 $20.38B $1.87B $2.51B $1.60B $40.81B $9.55B

3. ROST Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is ROST stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-02, Ross Stores Inc. (NASDAQ: ROST) is rated B+ (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 78/100 at a spot price of $228.28 (-1.73% 1D, market cap $74.21B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 20/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 14/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, ROST ranks #34 in composite RQD confidence.

How does ROST compare to TJX and GAP in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Clothing/Shoe/Accessory Stores), ROST carries a Roarable B+ (78/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 34.6x, gross margin of 27.7%, and ROIC of 36.0%. By comparison, TJX (TJX Companies Inc.) holds a B grade (74/100 RQD, P/E 28.3x, ROIC 42.6%, cap $155.53B) and GAP (Gap Inc.) posts a C+ grade (68/100 RQD, P/E 9.9x, ROIC 32.9%, cap $8.04B). Among the 5-stock peer group, GAP leads on earnings multiple (9.9x) while TJX leads on capital efficiency (42.6% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for ROST?

Per ROST's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-01-31, CIK 0000745732), Ross Stores Inc. generated $22.75B in revenue (+7.7% YoY), $2.15B in net income, and $2.21B in free cash flow against $15.55B in total assets and $1.02B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (28% profit margin)β€”profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is ROST trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

ROST last traded at $228.28 (-1.73% on volume of 2,105,633 shares), positioning the stock -1.11% below its 50-day simple moving average ($230.85) and +2.46% above its 200-day simple moving average ($222.80). Across its 52-week range of $157.65 to $257.00, ROST sits at the 71.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 51.0 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of Β±4.8% ($217.32 to $239.24).

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How profitable is Ross Stores Inc. (ROST)?

In FY 2025 (10-K), ROST converted $22.8B of revenue into a 27.7% gross margin, 11.9% operating margin, and $2.2B in free cash flow (9.7% FCF margin).

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ROARABLE RATING BRIEF β€’ RQD 78/100 (B+) βœ“ STAGE-C NUMBER FIREWALL VERIFIED

ROST β€” Ross Stores Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:10:26Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, ROST scores 78 out of 100, graded B+, with the verdict label "Roarable Buy β€” Very Good Cash & Smart-Money Inflow." The five pillars are:

  • Fundamental Cash Engine: 20 / 20. Per the RQD rating, this is the strongest pillar, supported by ROIC of 36% and an FCF yield of 2.97%. For an investor, this indicates the business generates high returns on invested capital; the FCF yield signals that free cash generation is meaningful relative to the current market capitalization.
  • Whale 13F Flow: 14 / 20. Per the RQD rating, this reflects institutional accumulation and options positioning. The score is solid but not top-tier, suggesting institutional interest is present without being maximal.
  • Insider Conviction: 13 / 20. Per the RQD rating, this reflects SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow. The mid-range score indicates some insider and Congressional activity, though the source data does not itemize the individual transactions.
  • Macro Regime Fit: 13 / 20. Per the RQD rating, this reflects a Beta of 1.08 and sector sensitivity. A beta slightly above 1.0 implies the stock has moved somewhat more than the broad market in the source's measurement; this is a mid-range fit rather than a defensive or aggressive profile.
  • Forensic Balance Sheet: 18 / 20. Per the RQD rating, supported by an Altman Z-Score of 8.65, a Piotroski F-Score of 8/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.16. These readings point to a strong balance sheet and low leverage.

Investor implications: the rating's upside drivers are the cash-generation and balance-sheet pillars. The valuation tradeoff is visible in the market data: a trailing P/E of 34.6 and forward P/E of 32.2 are elevated relative to a 2.97% FCF yield, meaning much of the quality is already reflected in price. The stock's position within its 52-week range ($157.65 - $257) places the current price of 232.3 near the upper portion of that range.

Snapshot

MetricValue
Price232.3
Market Cap$74.21B
P/E (TTM)34.6
Forward P/E32.2
EV/EBITDA20.8
EPS (TTM)6.71
Dividend Yield0.71%
Beta1.08
52-Wk Range$157.65 - $257
ROIC %36%

Business

Ross Stores Inc. (ROST) is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Consumer Discretionary sector, operating within the Clothing/Shoe/Accessory Stores industry. Per the company profile, the market capitalization is $74.2B. Per the market data, gross margin is 27.7%, operating margin is 11.9%, and net margin is 9.4%. The source data does not describe the company's product categories, customer base, or specific revenue-generation model beyond its industry classification.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

The news wire contains six items, all tagged to ROST and all carrying a YELLOW light and "MARKET WIRE" impact label. The headlines are generic market commentary from Yahoo! Finance Canada, Stocktwits, ChartMill, and Yahoo Finance, including titles referencing long-term compounding quality, relative performance against retail-wholesale peers, completion of an expansion program, and a valuation question ("Is the Stock Fully Priced?"). The source summaries do not contain substantive detail on the content of these reports. The butterfly supply-chain graph reports no supply-chain links and no proprietary signals. Risk watch items per the news wire: the expansion-completion and "fully priced" headlines raise valuation questions the source data does not resolve.

Open Questions

  • Which specific EPS figures correspond to each reported period, given that EPS is "N/A" in all three SEC financial records?
  • What is the cash balance for FY 2023, which is recorded as "N/A" in the source?
  • What are the specific components of the SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR flows that produced the insider conviction score?
  • What is the content of the expansion program referenced in the news wire, and what is its expected financial impact?
  • What are the analyst consensus rating and price targets, which are absent from the source data?

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πŸ”₯ Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is ROST (B+ β€’ RQD 78/100) a Buy at $232.30?

Welcome to the ROST (Ross Stores Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 78/100 (Roarable Buy β€” Very Good Cash & Smart-Money Inflow) in Clothing/Shoe/Accessory Stores. Bulls point to capital efficiency (36.0% ROIC), while bears focus on valuation multiple compression (34.6x trailing P/E). Pick your side (πŸ‚ Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

RI RiskArb_Desk Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $176.55 (-24.0%)
Spot @ $232.30

Pump the brakes on ROST β€” check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on ROST, but look at what you are paying: 34.6x trailing P/E with 27.7% gross margins. Unless Ross Stores Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

QU QuantViper Verified K Arena Trader πŸ‚ BULLISH 🎯 Target: $271.79 (+17.0%)
Spot @ $232.30

ROST cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on ROST, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Clothing/Shoe/Accessory Stores and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $232.30 (52-wk range $157.65 - $257.00), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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