Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
Ross Stores Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
38.0%
FY2025
5-year range
2.1% / 40.2%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-1.4%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#30 of 196
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
Ross Stores's return on equity (roe) of 38.0% is higher than 85% of companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector (FY2025). Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 2.1% in FY2021 to 49.4% in FY2019.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
38.0% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +35.4%. Top quartile in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Improved from 31.0% to 38.0% over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -2.2pp
- 5-Year Change
- +35.4pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+298.2% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) decreased 1.4% year-over-year.
- Currently 28.4pp above the Consumer Discretionary sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2019.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) 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 Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 38.0% | -1.4% |
| FY2024 | 38.5% | +24.0% |
| FY2023 | 31.0% | -22.7% |
| FY2022 | 40.2% | +1812.9% |
| FY2021 | 2.1% | -18.9% |
| FY2020 | 2.6% | -94.8% |
| FY2019 | 49.4% | +3.0% |
| FY2018 | 48.0% | +7.5% |
| FY2017 | 44.7% | +9.9% |
| FY2016 | 40.7% | -1.5% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Apr 15, 2026