Ross Stores Competitors

Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) and The TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX) are both large-cap retail/wholesale companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, risk and analyst recommendations.

Profitability

This table compares Ross Stores and The TJX Companies' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Ross Stores and The TJX Companies, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Ross Stores presently has a consensus target price of $113.0909, suggesting a potential downside of 6.39%. The TJX Companies has a consensus target price of $68.88, suggesting a potential upside of 2.39%. Given The TJX Companies' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe The TJX Companies is more favorable than Ross Stores.

Volatility and Risk

Ross Stores has a beta of 0.95, suggesting that its stock price is 5% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, The TJX Companies has a beta of 0.93, suggesting that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

83.2% of Ross Stores shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.8% of The TJX Companies shares are held by institutional investors. 2.0% of Ross Stores shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of The TJX Companies shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Ross Stores and The TJX Companies' gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

The TJX Companies has higher revenue and earnings than Ross Stores. The TJX Companies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ross Stores, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

Ross Stores beats The TJX Companies on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

The Gap (NYSE:GPS) and Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) are both retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability and risk.

Profitability

This table compares The Gap and Ross Stores' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and price targets for The Gap and Ross Stores, as provided by MarketBeat.

The Gap presently has a consensus price target of $22.9474, suggesting a potential downside of 10.75%. Ross Stores has a consensus price target of $113.0909, suggesting a potential downside of 6.39%. Given Ross Stores' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Ross Stores is more favorable than The Gap.

Volatility & Risk

The Gap has a beta of 1.52, meaning that its share price is 52% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Ross Stores has a beta of 0.95, meaning that its share price is 5% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

55.3% of The Gap shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.2% of Ross Stores shares are held by institutional investors. 45.3% of The Gap shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of Ross Stores shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares The Gap and Ross Stores' revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Ross Stores has lower revenue, but higher earnings than The Gap. The Gap is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ross Stores, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

Ross Stores beats The Gap on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Foot Locker (NYSE:FL) and Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) are both retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability and risk.

Profitability

This table compares Foot Locker and Ross Stores' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and price targets for Foot Locker and Ross Stores, as provided by MarketBeat.

Foot Locker presently has a consensus price target of $48.7727, suggesting a potential downside of 8.18%. Ross Stores has a consensus price target of $113.0909, suggesting a potential downside of 6.39%. Given Ross Stores' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Ross Stores is more favorable than Foot Locker.

Volatility & Risk

Foot Locker has a beta of 1.29, meaning that its share price is 29% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Ross Stores has a beta of 0.95, meaning that its share price is 5% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

78.1% of Foot Locker shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.2% of Ross Stores shares are held by institutional investors. 2.4% of Foot Locker shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of Ross Stores shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Foot Locker and Ross Stores' revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Ross Stores has higher revenue and earnings than Foot Locker. Foot Locker is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ross Stores, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

Ross Stores beats Foot Locker on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) and Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) are both retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability and risk.

Volatility & Risk

American Eagle Outfitters has a beta of 1.42, meaning that its share price is 42% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Ross Stores has a beta of 0.95, meaning that its share price is 5% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares American Eagle Outfitters and Ross Stores' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and price targets for American Eagle Outfitters and Ross Stores, as provided by MarketBeat.

American Eagle Outfitters presently has a consensus price target of $23.00, suggesting a potential downside of 12.15%. Ross Stores has a consensus price target of $113.0909, suggesting a potential downside of 6.39%. Given Ross Stores' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Ross Stores is more favorable than American Eagle Outfitters.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares American Eagle Outfitters and Ross Stores' revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Ross Stores has higher revenue and earnings than American Eagle Outfitters. American Eagle Outfitters is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ross Stores, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

83.2% of Ross Stores shares are held by institutional investors. 8.1% of American Eagle Outfitters shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of Ross Stores shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Ross Stores beats American Eagle Outfitters on 12 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Urban Outfitters (NASDAQ:URBN) and Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) are both retail/wholesale companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, profitability and valuation.

Risk and Volatility

Urban Outfitters has a beta of 1.61, meaning that its stock price is 61% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Ross Stores has a beta of 0.95, meaning that its stock price is 5% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Urban Outfitters and Ross Stores' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for Urban Outfitters and Ross Stores, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Urban Outfitters currently has a consensus price target of $30.05, suggesting a potential downside of 14.39%. Ross Stores has a consensus price target of $113.0909, suggesting a potential downside of 6.39%. Given Ross Stores' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Ross Stores is more favorable than Urban Outfitters.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Urban Outfitters and Ross Stores' revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Ross Stores has higher revenue and earnings than Urban Outfitters. Urban Outfitters is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ross Stores, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

69.8% of Urban Outfitters shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.2% of Ross Stores shares are held by institutional investors. 30.5% of Urban Outfitters shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of Ross Stores shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Ross Stores beats Urban Outfitters on 12 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

The Buckle (NYSE:BKE) and Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) are both retail/wholesale companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, profitability and valuation.

Risk and Volatility

The Buckle has a beta of 1.23, meaning that its stock price is 23% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Ross Stores has a beta of 0.95, meaning that its stock price is 5% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares The Buckle and Ross Stores' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for The Buckle and Ross Stores, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

The Buckle currently has a consensus price target of $11.00, suggesting a potential downside of 71.60%. Ross Stores has a consensus price target of $113.0909, suggesting a potential downside of 6.39%. Given Ross Stores' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Ross Stores is more favorable than The Buckle.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares The Buckle and Ross Stores' revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Ross Stores has higher revenue and earnings than The Buckle. The Buckle is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ross Stores, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

61.3% of The Buckle shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.2% of Ross Stores shares are held by institutional investors. 41.9% of The Buckle shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of Ross Stores shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Ross Stores beats The Buckle on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.