Company / Working Capital
Ross Stores Working Capital History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Working Capital
$2.9B
FY2025
5-year range
$2.9B / $3.3B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+0.0%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#18 of 224
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
Among 224 Consumer Discretionary companies, Ross Stores is in the top 8% for working capital. Working Capital has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $731M in FY2019 to $3.3B in FY2022.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$2.9B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +1.1%. Top quartile in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Declined from $3.2B to $2.9B over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
Working Capital over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -4.2%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +1.1%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+249.4% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +1.1%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, working capital increased 0.0% year-over-year.
- Ranks #18 out of 224 companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
- Peak working capital was recorded in FY2022.
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 | Working CapitalValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $2.9B | +0.0% |
| FY2024 | $2.9B | -10.4% |
| FY2023 | $3.2B | -1.7% |
| FY2022 | $3.3B | +0.3% |
| FY2021 | $3.3B | +19.5% |
| FY2020 | $2.7B | +272.9% |
| FY2019 | $730.9M | -47.6% |
| FY2018 | $1.4B | +13.9% |
| FY2017 | $1.2B | +15.5% |
| FY2016 | $1.1B | +37.8% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Apr 15, 2026