Ross Stores, Inc.
ROST
Rank in Stocks
#321
Ross Stores, Inc., through its various subsidiaries, manages a chain of... Ross Stores, Inc., through its various subsidiaries, manages a chain of off-price retail establishments focusing on apparel and home goods. These stores operate under two main brand names: Ross Dress for Less and dd's DISCOUNTS. Their product selection primarily includes clothing, accessories, footwear, and household decor. The Ross Dress for Less outlets primarily serve middle-income households, offering merchandise at prices considerably lower than traditional department and specialty stores. Conversely, dd's DISCOUNTS stores cater to moderate-income households, providing products at prices below those typically found in department and discount stores. As of July 5, 2022, the company had approximately 1,950 stores operating across 40 states, the District of Columbia, and Guam. Ross Stores, Inc. was founded in 1957 and is based in Dublin, California.
Share Price
$235.64
Last synced: 2026-10-16
Market Cap
$75.59B
Change (1 day)
0.34%
Change (1 year)
50.75%
Country
US
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Category
Consumer Cyclical
Operating Margin for Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST)
Operating Margin as of October 2026 TTM: 13.75%
According to Ross Stores, Inc. latest financial reports and stock price the company's current Operating Margin (TTM) is 13.75%. At the end of 2024 the company had an Operating Margin of 11.32%.
Operating Margin history for Ross Stores, Inc. from 2001 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 13.75% | 12.34% |
| 2025 | 12.24% | 8.13% |
| 2024 | 11.32% | 6.29% |
| 2023 | 10.65% | -13.63% |
| 2022 | 12.33% | 259.48% |
| 2021 | 3.43% | -74.36% |
| 2020 | 13.38% | -1.76% |
| 2019 | 13.62% | -6.00% |
| 2018 | 14.49% | 3.43% |
| 2017 | 14.01% | 3.01% |
| 2016 | 13.60% | 0.89% |
| 2015 | 13.48% | 2.67% |
| 2014 | 13.13% | 0.38% |
| 2013 | 13.08% | 5.91% |
| 2012 | 12.35% | 7.11% |
| 2011 | 11.53% | 14.05% |
| 2010 | 10.11% | 32.50% |
| 2009 | 7.63% | 8.23% |
| 2008 | 7.05% | 0.71% |
| 2007 | 7.00% | 6.38% |
| 2006 | 6.58% | -5.60% |
| 2005 | 6.97% | -27.02% |
| 2004 | 9.55% | 2.03% |
| 2003 | 9.36% | 8.46% |
| 2002 | 8.63% | -7.50% |
| 2001 | 9.33% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.00% | - |
ES
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| 12.83% | -99.07% |
US
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| 0.00% | - |
JP
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| 11.82% | -99.14% |
IN
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| 8.06% | -99.41% |
US
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.