Ross Stores Inc Net Assets
Ross Stores Inc net assets. Based on the latest financial reports, Ross Stores Inc (ROST) has net assets worth $6.30 Billion USD as of April 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($15.55 Billion) and total liabilities ($9.25 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Also explore Ross Stores Inc (ROST) equity growth momentum to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $6.30 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 40.53% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 10.22% |
| 5-Year Change | 52.4% |
| 10-Year Change | 125.16% |
| Growth Volatility | 11.96 |
Net Assets of Ross Stores Inc (1986–2026)
Net assets of Ross Stores Inc from 1986 to 2026. This chart illustrates how Ross Stores Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See Ross Stores Inc (ROST) balance sheet quality index to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Annual Net Assets for Ross Stores Inc (1986–2026)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Ross Stores Inc from 1986 to 2026. For live market cap and overall valuation, see ROST market cap overview.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-31 | $6.19 Billion | +12.31% |
| 2025-01-31 | $5.51 Billion | +13.09% |
| 2024-01-31 | $4.87 Billion | +13.59% |
| 2023-01-31 | $4.29 Billion | +5.63% |
| 2022-01-31 | $4.06 Billion | +23.38% |
| 2021-01-31 | $3.29 Billion | -2.04% |
| 2020-01-31 | $3.36 Billion | +1.62% |
| 2019-01-31 | $3.31 Billion | +8.41% |
| 2018-01-31 | $3.05 Billion | +10.96% |
| 2017-01-31 | $2.75 Billion | +11.17% |
| 2016-01-31 | $2.47 Billion | +8.46% |
| 2015-01-31 | $2.28 Billion | +13.55% |
| 2014-01-31 | $2.01 Billion | +13.61% |
| 2013-01-31 | $1.77 Billion | +18.34% |
| 2012-01-31 | $1.49 Billion | +12.03% |
| 2011-01-31 | $1.33 Billion | +15.16% |
| 2010-01-31 | $1.16 Billion | +16.15% |
| 2009-01-31 | $996.37 Million | +2.65% |
| 2008-01-31 | $970.65 Million | +6.68% |
| 2007-01-31 | $909.83 Million | +8.81% |
| 2006-01-31 | $836.17 Million | +9.22% |
| 2005-01-31 | $765.57 Million | +1.34% |
| 2004-01-31 | $755.42 Million | +4.01% |
| 2003-01-31 | $726.31 Million | +33.40% |
| 2002-01-31 | $544.46 Million | +16.45% |
| 2001-01-31 | $467.55 Million | -1.24% |
| 2000-01-31 | $473.43 Million | +11.47% |
| 1999-01-31 | $424.70 Million | +11.56% |
| 1998-01-31 | $380.70 Million | +15.78% |
| 1997-01-31 | $328.80 Million | +12.80% |
| 1996-01-31 | $291.50 Million | +14.49% |
| 1995-01-31 | $254.60 Million | +11.57% |
| 1994-01-31 | $228.20 Million | +8.87% |
| 1993-01-31 | $209.60 Million | +28.91% |
| 1992-01-31 | $162.60 Million | +32.09% |
| 1991-01-31 | $123.10 Million | +18.59% |
| 1990-01-31 | $103.80 Million | -9.19% |
| 1989-01-31 | $114.30 Million | -3.63% |
| 1988-01-31 | $118.60 Million | +39.69% |
| 1987-01-31 | $84.90 Million | -32.78% |
| 1986-01-31 | $126.30 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Ross Stores Inc's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 33658.2% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Ross Stores Inc Net Assets Breakdown (January 2026)
Ross Stores Inc net assets breakdown by equity component as of January 2026.
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $4.73 Billion | 76.38% |
| Common Stock | $3.22 Million | 0.05% |
| Other Components | $1.46 Billion | 23.56% |
| Total Equity | $6.19 Billion | 100.00% |
Ross Stores Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Ross Stores Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
CAIXABANK UN.ADR 1/3 DL 1
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$73.43 Billion |
|
Marathon Petroleum Corp
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$73.71 Billion |
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Nan Ya Plastics Corp
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$73.96 Billion |
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Colgate-Palmolive Company
NYSE:CL
|
$74.35 Billion |
|
DoorDash, Inc. Class A Common Stock
NASDAQ:DASH
|
$73.22 Billion |
|
O’Reilly Automotive Inc
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|
$73.03 Billion |
|
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc
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|
$72.76 Billion |
|
NetEase Inc
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$72.76 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Ross Stores Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2025 to 2026, total equity changed from 5,509,195,000 to 6,187,443,000, a change of 678,248,000 (12.3%).
- Net income of 2,145,044,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 528,085,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 1,129,899,000 reduced equity.
- Other factors increased equity by 191,188,000.
Equity Change Factors (2025 to 2026)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $2.15 Billion | +34.67% |
| Dividends Paid | $528.09 Million | -8.53% |
| Share Repurchases | $1.13 Billion | -18.26% |
| Other Changes | $191.19 Million | +3.09% |
| Total Change | $- | 12.31% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Ross Stores Inc's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 11.91x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 1283.28x to 11.91x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-01-31 | $0.18 | $228.28 | x |
| 1987-01-31 | $0.11 | $228.28 | x |
| 1988-01-31 | $0.14 | $228.28 | x |
| 1989-01-31 | $0.14 | $228.28 | x |
| 1990-01-31 | $0.13 | $228.28 | x |
| 1991-01-31 | $0.17 | $228.28 | x |
| 1992-01-31 | $0.21 | $228.28 | x |
| 1993-01-31 | $0.25 | $228.28 | x |
| 1994-01-31 | $0.28 | $228.28 | x |
| 1995-01-31 | $0.33 | $228.28 | x |
| 1996-01-31 | $0.37 | $228.28 | x |
| 1997-01-31 | $0.40 | $228.28 | x |
| 1998-01-31 | $0.48 | $228.28 | x |
| 1999-01-31 | $0.55 | $228.28 | x |
| 2000-01-31 | $0.65 | $228.28 | x |
| 2001-01-31 | $0.70 | $228.28 | x |
| 2002-01-31 | $0.84 | $228.28 | x |
| 2003-01-31 | $1.00 | $228.28 | x |
| 2004-01-31 | $1.22 | $228.28 | x |
| 2005-01-31 | $1.27 | $228.28 | x |
| 2006-01-31 | $1.43 | $228.28 | x |
| 2007-01-31 | $1.60 | $228.28 | x |
| 2008-01-31 | $1.77 | $228.28 | x |
| 2009-01-31 | $1.90 | $228.28 | x |
| 2010-01-31 | $2.31 | $228.28 | x |
| 2011-01-31 | $2.78 | $228.28 | x |
| 2012-01-31 | $3.25 | $228.28 | x |
| 2013-01-31 | $3.97 | $228.28 | x |
| 2014-01-31 | $4.65 | $228.28 | x |
| 2015-01-31 | $5.45 | $228.28 | x |
| 2016-01-31 | $6.08 | $228.28 | x |
| 2017-01-31 | $6.96 | $228.28 | x |
| 2018-01-31 | $7.93 | $228.28 | x |
| 2019-01-31 | $8.87 | $228.28 | x |
| 2020-01-31 | $9.30 | $228.28 | x |
| 2021-01-31 | $9.28 | $228.28 | x |
| 2022-01-31 | $11.48 | $228.28 | x |
| 2023-01-31 | $12.42 | $228.28 | x |
| 2024-01-31 | $14.44 | $228.28 | x |
| 2025-01-31 | $16.64 | $228.28 | x |
| 2026-01-31 | $19.16 | $228.28 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Ross Stores Inc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 34.67%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 9.43%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.46x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.51x
- Recent ROE (34.67%) is above the historical average (27.92%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 5.62% | 1.89% | 1.52x | 1.95x | $-5.53 Million |
| 1987 | -48.76% | -7.85% | 2.00x | 3.11x | $-49.89 Million |
| 1988 | 9.70% | 2.00% | 2.50x | 1.95x | $-360.00K |
| 1989 | 23.01% | 4.20% | 2.40x | 2.28x | $14.87 Million |
| 1990 | 28.71% | 4.06% | 2.94x | 2.41x | $19.42 Million |
| 1991 | 13.48% | 2.08% | 2.58x | 2.51x | $4.29 Million |
| 1992 | 17.04% | 2.99% | 2.59x | 2.20x | $11.44 Million |
| 1993 | 16.22% | 3.26% | 2.48x | 2.00x | $13.04 Million |
| 1994 | 12.84% | 2.61% | 2.57x | 1.92x | $6.48 Million |
| 1995 | 14.45% | 2.91% | 2.49x | 1.99x | $11.34 Million |
| 1996 | 14.85% | 3.04% | 2.64x | 1.86x | $14.15 Million |
| 1997 | 24.60% | 4.79% | 2.56x | 2.01x | $48.02 Million |
| 1998 | 30.86% | 5.91% | 2.69x | 1.94x | $79.43 Million |
| 1999 | 31.50% | 6.13% | 2.51x | 2.05x | $91.33 Million |
| 2000 | 31.71% | 6.08% | 2.60x | 2.00x | $102.76 Million |
| 2001 | 32.46% | 5.60% | 2.78x | 2.09x | $105.00 Million |
| 2002 | 28.48% | 5.19% | 2.76x | 1.99x | $100.60 Million |
| 2003 | 31.28% | 5.70% | 2.56x | 2.14x | $136.86 Million |
| 2004 | 30.20% | 5.82% | 2.37x | 2.19x | $152.56 Million |
| 2005 | 22.19% | 4.01% | 2.44x | 2.27x | $93.35 Million |
| 2006 | 23.87% | 4.04% | 2.55x | 2.32x | $116.01 Million |
| 2007 | 26.56% | 4.34% | 2.36x | 2.59x | $150.65 Million |
| 2008 | 26.89% | 4.37% | 2.52x | 2.44x | $163.99 Million |
| 2009 | 30.66% | 4.71% | 2.75x | 2.36x | $205.80 Million |
| 2010 | 38.26% | 6.16% | 2.59x | 2.39x | $327.03 Million |
| 2011 | 41.63% | 7.05% | 2.52x | 2.34x | $421.53 Million |
| 2012 | 44.02% | 7.63% | 2.61x | 2.21x | $507.87 Million |
| 2013 | 44.53% | 8.09% | 2.65x | 2.08x | $610.08 Million |
| 2014 | 41.71% | 8.18% | 2.63x | 1.94x | $636.57 Million |
| 2015 | 40.57% | 8.37% | 2.35x | 2.06x | $696.80 Million |
| 2016 | 41.29% | 8.55% | 2.45x | 1.97x | $773.46 Million |
| 2017 | 40.67% | 8.69% | 2.42x | 1.93x | $842.85 Million |
| 2018 | 44.69% | 9.64% | 2.47x | 1.88x | $1.06 Billion |
| 2019 | 48.02% | 10.59% | 2.47x | 1.84x | $1.26 Billion |
| 2020 | 49.44% | 10.36% | 1.72x | 2.78x | $1.33 Billion |
| 2021 | 2.59% | 0.68% | 0.99x | 3.86x | $-243.68 Million |
| 2022 | 42.43% | 9.11% | 1.39x | 3.36x | $1.32 Billion |
| 2023 | 35.26% | 8.09% | 1.39x | 3.13x | $1.08 Billion |
| 2024 | 38.48% | 9.20% | 1.42x | 2.94x | $1.39 Billion |
| 2025 | 37.95% | 9.89% | 1.42x | 2.71x | $1.54 Billion |
| 2026 | 34.67% | 9.43% | 1.46x | 2.51x | $1.53 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Ross Stores Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Apparel Retail industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Apparel Retail
- Average net assets among peers: $322,918,747
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 10.11%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Stores Inc (ROST) | $6.30 Billion | 5.62% | 1.47x | $73.23 Billion |
| American Eagle Outfitters Inc (AEO) | $1.42 Billion | 27.33% | 0.40x | $2.59 Billion |
| AKA Brands Holding Corp (AKA) | $97.77 Million | -32.15% | 3.06x | $95.78 Million |
| Abercrombie & Fitch Company (ANF) | $1.30 Billion | 2.75% | 0.88x | $5.00 Billion |
| Allbirds Inc (BIRD) | $397.00 Million | -11.43% | 0.23x | $11.06 Million |
| Buckle Inc (BKE) | $163.26 Million | 22.90% | 0.22x | $2.37 Billion |
| Boot Barn Holdings Inc (BOOT) | $84.58 Million | 6.36% | 2.45x | $4.02 Billion |
| BrilliA Inc (BRIA) | $6.50 Million | 66.75% | 2.42x | $40.75 Million |
| Burlington Stores Inc (BURL) | $-995.89 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $14.89 Billion |
| Caleres Inc (CAL) | $635.43 Million | -0.86% | 1.89x | $453.13 Million |
| Cato Corporation (CATO) | $127.50 Million | 19.45% | 0.40x | $41.92 Million |
About Ross Stores Inc
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 designer apparel, accessories, footwear, and home-fashioned products for the entire family. It sells its products to middle income households and households with lower to more moderate incomes.… Read more