Company / Return on Assets (ROA)
Ross Stores Return on Assets (ROA) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Assets (ROA)
14.0%
FY2025
5-year range
0.6% / 14.0%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+11.5%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#26 of 222
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
Ross Stores's return on assets (roa) of 14.0% is higher than 88% of companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector (FY2025). Return on Assets (ROA) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 0.6% in FY2021 to 26.1% in FY2018.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
14.0% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +13.4%. Top quartile in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Improved from 10.6% to 14.0% over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
Return on Assets (ROA) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +1.2pp
- 5-Year Change
- +13.4pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+165.9% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on assets (roa) increased 11.5% year-over-year.
- Currently 8.8pp above the Consumer Discretionary sector average.
- Peak return on assets (roa) was recorded in FY2018.
- Lowest return on assets (roa) in the period was in FY2021.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 35.4%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Assets (ROA)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 14.0% | +11.5% |
| FY2024 | 12.6% | +19.0% |
| FY2023 | 10.6% | -17.7% |
| FY2022 | 12.8% | +1938.1% |
| FY2021 | 0.6% | -6.0% |
| FY2020 | 0.7% | -96.2% |
| FY2019 | 17.8% | -32.0% |
| FY2018 | 26.1% | +9.7% |
| FY2017 | 23.8% | +13.2% |
| FY2016 | 21.1% | +0.4% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Apr 15, 2026