Stock Analysis on Net

Ross Stores Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST)

$22.49

This company has been moved to the archive! The financial data has not been updated since December 7, 2022.

Return on Assets (ROA)
since 2005

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Calculation

Ross Stores Inc., ROA, long-term trends, calculation

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-29).

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The financial data reveals significant growth and variability in the key performance metrics over the analyzed period. Net earnings show a consistent upward trend from 2005 through 2020, increasing from approximately $170 million to over $1.66 billion, reflecting robust profitability growth. However, in 2021 there is a stark decline to around $85 million, followed by a recovery in 2022 to over $1.72 billion. This dip in 2021 suggests an unusual event or disruption impacting earnings during that fiscal year.

Total assets also exhibit a steady increase across the years, indicating ongoing investment and expansion. Starting from about $1.74 billion in 2005, assets rise gradually to exceed $6 billion by 2019. Between 2020 and 2022, a marked acceleration occurs, with assets almost doubling from roughly $9.3 billion in 2020 to $13.6 billion in 2022, which implies significant asset acquisition or capital expenditure during this period.

The Return on Assets (ROA) percentage follows a generally upward trajectory from 9.79% in 2005 to a peak of 26.14% in 2019, demonstrating increasing efficiency in the use of assets to generate profits. In 2020, ROA declines sharply to 17.77%, plunges further to 0.67% in 2021, before rebounding to 12.63% in 2022. The substantial drop in ROA during 2021 corresponds to the decline in net earnings despite growing assets, indicating a temporary weakness in asset utilization or profitability during that year.

Overall, the data suggests a long-term pattern of growth in earnings, asset base, and profitability efficiency, interrupted notably in the 2021 fiscal year. The rapid recovery in 2022 implies resilience and restoration of operational performance following the adverse impacts experienced.

Net Earnings
Steady growth from 2005 to 2020; sharp decline in 2021; recovery in 2022.
Total Assets
Gradual increase through 2019; rapid asset growth from 2020 to 2022.
Return on Assets (ROA)
Increasing trend until 2019; significant drop in 2020 and 2021; partial recovery in 2022.

Comparison to Competitors

Ross Stores Inc., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to competitors

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-29).


Comparison to Sector (Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail)

Ross Stores Inc., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to sector (consumer discretionary distribution & retail)

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-29).


Comparison to Industry (Consumer Discretionary)