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ROST Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

42.6%

Updated 198h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Return on Equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates from each dollar of shareholders’ equity, and ROST’s 39.0% means it earns $0.39 for every $1 of equity.

Sector Performance

90th percentile

ROST

42.6%

Sector Median

13.3%

Sector Avg

16.9%

Prior Period

39.0%(Aug 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Return on Equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates from each dollar of shareholders’ equity, and ROST’s 39.0% means it earns $0.39 for every $1 of equity.

This sits far above the Consumer Cyclical sector median of 8.6%, placing ROST in the 93rd percentile among peers. The trend is N/A: the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are both N/A, and no historical values beyond the current 39.0% are available. Because the level is very high but the direction is unknown, the risk is that current efficiency may not persist, while the opportunity is that strong profitability could continue. This mixed picture supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the high ROE justifies attention, but the absence of trend data prevents a more favorable stance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Return on Equity (ROE) tell investors about ROST?

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.

How is the Return on Equity (ROE) calculated?

Return on Equity (ROE) is calculated as: Net Income / Shareholders' Equity.

Who are ROST's closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE)?

The closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: LOW (-67.1%), MAR (-69.0%), BMBL (-76.9%), WBA (-82.7%), NIO (-84.0%).

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The Formula

Net Income / Shareholders' Equity

Why It Matters

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.