Ross Stores Inc (ROST) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Ross Stores Inc (ROST) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of 43.4% as of January 2026. Working capital of $2.81 Billion (current assets of $7.64 Billion minus current liabilities of $4.83 Billion) is measured against net assets of $6.48 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See net asset quality index of Ross Stores Inc to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
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Ross Stores Inc Working Capital to Net Assets (1986–2026)
This chart shows how Ross Stores Inc's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 41 annual periods from 1986 to 2026. As of January 2026, the ratio stands at 43.4%, reflecting working capital of $2.81 Billion against net assets of $6.48 Billion USD. Check how tangible is Ross Stores Inc's equity to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for Ross Stores Inc (1986–2026)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Ross Stores Inc from 1986 to 2026, covering 41 annual filings. Each row shows current assets, current liabilities, working capital, net assets, the ratio, and the change in percentage points compared to the prior year. For live market cap and the full company profile, see ROST company net worth.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (USD) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 43.4% | $2.81 Billion | $6.48 Billion | $7.64 Billion | $4.83 Billion | ▼ -8.8 pp |
| 2025 | 52.2% | $2.88 Billion | $5.51 Billion | $7.54 Billion | $4.66 Billion | ▼ -13.7 pp |
| 2024 | 65.9% | $3.21 Billion | $4.87 Billion | $7.40 Billion | $4.19 Billion | ▼ -10.3 pp |
| 2023 | 76.2% | $3.27 Billion | $4.29 Billion | $6.90 Billion | $3.64 Billion | ▼ -4.0 pp |
| 2022 | 80.3% | $3.26 Billion | $4.06 Billion | $7.47 Billion | $4.21 Billion | ▼ -2.6 pp |
| 2021 | 82.8% | $2.73 Billion | $3.29 Billion | $6.69 Billion | $3.97 Billion | ▲ +61.1 pp |
| 2020 | 21.8% | $730.89 Million | $3.36 Billion | $3.43 Billion | $2.70 Billion | ▼ -20.4 pp |
| 2019 | 42.2% | $1.39 Billion | $3.31 Billion | $3.40 Billion | $2.01 Billion | ▲ +2.0 pp |
| 2018 | 40.2% | $1.22 Billion | $3.05 Billion | $3.15 Billion | $1.93 Billion | ▲ +1.6 pp |
| 2017 | 38.6% | $1.06 Billion | $2.75 Billion | $2.81 Billion | $1.75 Billion | ▲ +7.5 pp |
| 2016 | 31.1% | $769.35 Million | $2.47 Billion | $2.37 Billion | $1.60 Billion | ▲ +4.6 pp |
| 2015 | 26.5% | $603.42 Million | $2.28 Billion | $2.26 Billion | $1.66 Billion | ▲ +2.9 pp |
| 2014 | 23.6% | $474.10 Million | $2.01 Billion | $1.87 Billion | $1.39 Billion | ▼ -10.8 pp |
| 2013 | 34.5% | $608.85 Million | $1.77 Billion | $2.03 Billion | $1.42 Billion | ▼ -4.3 pp |
| 2012 | 38.7% | $578.32 Million | $1.49 Billion | $1.92 Billion | $1.35 Billion | ▼ -13.1 pp |
| 2011 | 51.8% | $690.92 Million | $1.33 Billion | $2.04 Billion | $1.35 Billion | ▲ +3.9 pp |
| 2010 | 48.0% | $554.93 Million | $1.16 Billion | $1.75 Billion | $1.19 Billion | ▲ +12.0 pp |
| 2009 | 36.0% | $358.46 Million | $996.37 Million | $1.31 Billion | $955.26 Million | ▼ -3.9 pp |
| 2008 | 39.9% | $387.40 Million | $970.65 Million | $1.40 Billion | $1.01 Billion | ▼ -7.5 pp |
| 2007 | 47.4% | $431.70 Million | $909.83 Million | $1.51 Billion | $1.08 Billion | ▲ +5.6 pp |
| 2006 | 41.8% | $349.86 Million | $836.17 Million | $1.23 Billion | $878.98 Million | ▼ -11.9 pp |
| 2005 | 53.7% | $411.16 Million | $765.57 Million | $1.12 Billion | $711.56 Million | ▼ -0.4 pp |
| 2004 | 54.1% | $408.69 Million | $755.42 Million | $1.12 Billion | $711.84 Million | ▲ +11.1 pp |
| 2003 | 43.0% | $312.38 Million | $726.31 Million | $939.07 Million | $626.68 Million | ▲ +1.6 pp |
| 2002 | 41.4% | $225.40 Million | $544.46 Million | $714.99 Million | $489.59 Million | ▼ -0.7 pp |
| 2001 | 42.1% | $197.00 Million | $467.55 Million | $631.07 Million | $434.06 Million | ▲ +1.9 pp |
| 2000 | 40.3% | $190.72 Million | $473.43 Million | $613.19 Million | $422.47 Million | ▲ +0.1 pp |
| 1999 | 40.2% | $170.80 Million | $424.70 Million | $573.90 Million | $403.10 Million | ▼ -5.7 pp |
| 1998 | 45.9% | $174.70 Million | $380.70 Million | $498.40 Million | $323.70 Million | ▲ +4.9 pp |
| 1997 | 41.0% | $134.80 Million | $328.80 Million | $439.60 Million | $304.80 Million | ▼ -0.7 pp |
| 1996 | 41.7% | $121.60 Million | $291.50 Million | $342.80 Million | $221.20 Million | ▼ -10.1 pp |
| 1995 | 51.8% | $131.80 Million | $254.60 Million | $316.30 Million | $184.50 Million | ▼ -3.1 pp |
| 1994 | 54.8% | $125.10 Million | $228.20 Million | $280.50 Million | $155.40 Million | ▼ -2.9 pp |
| 1993 | 57.7% | $121.00 Million | $209.60 Million | $277.70 Million | $156.70 Million | ▲ +10.1 pp |
| 1992 | 47.7% | $77.50 Million | $162.60 Million | $216.40 Million | $138.90 Million | ▼ -6.8 pp |
| 1991 | 54.4% | $67.00 Million | $123.10 Million | $179.40 Million | $112.40 Million | ▼ -3.8 pp |
| 1990 | 58.2% | $60.40 Million | $103.80 Million | $145.90 Million | $85.50 Million | ▼ -2.0 pp |
| 1989 | 60.2% | $68.80 Million | $114.30 Million | $172.50 Million | $103.70 Million | ▼ -6.1 pp |
| 1988 | 66.3% | $78.60 Million | $118.60 Million | $140.50 Million | $61.90 Million | ▼ -26.5 pp |
| 1987 | 92.8% | $78.80 Million | $84.90 Million | $152.90 Million | $74.10 Million | ▲ +38.3 pp |
| 1986 | 54.6% | $68.90 Million | $126.30 Million | $149.10 Million | $80.20 Million | — |