Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) Return on equity 2016–2025
Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) return on equity by fiscal year — reported net income divided by year-end shareholders’ equity.
34.7%FY2025 · since FY2016: 40.7% → 34.7%
| Fiscal year | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 34.7% | -3.3 pp |
| FY2024 | 37.9% | -0.5 pp |
| FY2023 | 38.5% | +3.2 pp |
| FY2022 | 35.3% | -7.2 pp |
| FY2021 | 42.4% | +39.8 pp |
| FY2020 | 2.6% | -46.8 pp |
| FY2019 | 49.4% | +1.4 pp |
| FY2018 | 48.0% | +3.3 pp |
| FY2017 | 44.7% | +4.0 pp |
| FY2016 | 40.7% | — |
ROE = reported net income ÷ reported year-end shareholders’ equity for the same fiscal year. Heavy buybacks shrink equity and can push ROE very high (or negative-equity years drop out).
Source: SEC XBRL filings · For reference only · Not investment advice