Ross Stores Inc (ROST) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Ross Stores Inc (ROST) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of 42.2% as of April 2026. Working capital of $2.66 Billion (current assets of $7.57 Billion minus current liabilities of $4.91 Billion) is measured against net assets of $6.30 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See ROST cash and liquid assets coverage to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
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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 April 2026, the ratio stands at 42.2%, reflecting working capital of $2.66 Billion against net assets of $6.30 Billion USD. For the complete balance sheet picture, see Ross Stores Inc (ROST) total assets.
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. Check Ross Stores Inc liquid asset ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (USD) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 45.5% | $2.81 Billion | $6.19 Billion | $7.64 Billion | $4.83 Billion | ▼ -6.8 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 | — |