Ross Stores Profit Margin

Ross Stores (ROST) currently reports a profit margin of 10.85% as of July 2026. That compares with 9.6% in the prior-year period — up 13.1% year over year. That is above the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 8.68%. Use the charts on this page to explore Ross Stores's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Ross Stores's profit margin increased from 9.6% to 10.85% — a 13.1% year-over-year increase (period ending July 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Ross Stores's profit margin of 10.85% is higher than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 8.68%. That is roughly 25.0% above the sector mean. A reading higher peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Ross Stores's current 10.85% should be judged against Consumer Discretionary norms (sector average: 8.68%) and against ROST's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 10.85%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is 8.68%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Ross Stores, and consider following ROST for alerts when major investors trade the stock.