Ross Stores Overview
Ross Stores (ROST) has a P/E ratio of 27.2, above the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 20.44.
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The P/E ratio compares a company's stock price to its earnings per share. A lower P/E ratio may indicate that the stock is undervalued.
The latest P/E ratio for ROST is 27.2. That is above the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 20.44. Investors often review this figure alongside Ross Stores's historical trend and sector peers before judging valuation or financial health.
Against Consumer Discretionary companies, ROST currently prints 27.2 for P/E ratio, while the sector average sits near 20.44. That is roughly 33.1% above the sector mean. Large gaps often invite a closer look at Ross Stores's growth, margins, and balance sheet.
A P/E ratio of 27.2 for Ross Stores is not 'good' or 'bad' on its own. Compare it with the peer average (20.44) and with ROST's multi-year chart on this page. Persistently elevated multiples need growth or quality to justify them; depressed multiples need a catalyst or evidence the business is misunderstood.
After noting ROST's P/E ratio (27.2), review year-over-year change, peer averages, and a few neighboring metrics such as revenue, margins, or valuation multiples. That combination usually beats staring at a single figure. The navigation links on this page jump you to those related views.
This page's peer comparison chart is the fastest way to stack Ross Stores's P/E ratio against similar Consumer Discretionary names. You can also browse sector and industry screens on Stockcircle for a broader set of Consumer Discretionary companies and their key multiples and fundamentals.
