American Eagle [AEO] vs Ross Stores [ROST] Detailed Stock Comparison
American Eagle
NYSE
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Ross Stores
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: American Eagle wins in 8 metrics, Ross Stores wins in 11 metrics, with 0 ties. Ross Stores appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | American Eagle | Ross Stores | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 12.51 | 23.36 | American Eagle |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 1.44 | 8.68 | American Eagle |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 119.87 | 89.95 | Ross Stores |
| PEG Ratio | -0.06 | 34.34 | American Eagle |
| EV/EBITDA | 7.34 | 16.24 | American Eagle |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 3.73% | 9.80% | Ross Stores |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | -6.25% | 12.17% | Ross Stores |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | N/A | 12.17% | N/A |
| Return on Equity | 12.19% | 39.57% | Ross Stores |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 5.19% | 11.29% | Ross Stores |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $254.26M | $1.64B | Ross Stores |
| Dividend Yield | 5.00% | 1.22% | American Eagle |
| 1-Year Return | -42.04% | -5.13% | Ross Stores |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.40 | 2.28 | American Eagle |
| Enterprise Value | $3.80B | $49.60B | Ross Stores |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 0.72 | 2.33 | American Eagle |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 29.59% | 28.16% | American Eagle |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $28 | $65 | Ross Stores |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $0.98 | $6.33 | Ross Stores |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.50 | 1.12 | Ross Stores |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
American Eagle vs Ross Stores Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Eagle | 4.81% | -1.08% | 26.10% | 18.43% | -7.55% | -24.99% |
| Ross Stores | 1.09% | 0.18% | 8.43% | -3.31% | 8.30% | -3.53% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Eagle | -42.04% | 8.90% | 4.13% | -23.28% | -4.60% | -29.86% |
| Ross Stores | -5.13% | 68.75% | 56.93% | 198.08% | 1,055.81% | 2,278.84% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: American Eagle vs Ross Stores
| Metric | AEO | ROST |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $2.12B | $48.37B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 12,016,650 | 3,053,370 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 15,421,310 | 2,626,553 |
| Last Close | $12.85 | $147.21 |
| 52 Week Range | $9.27 - $22.83 | $122.36 - $163.60 |
| % from 52W High | -43.71% | -10.02% |
| All-Time High | $38.99 (Jun 21, 2021) | $163.60 (Aug 19, 2024) |
| % from All-Time High | -67.04% | -10.02% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | -0.05% | 0.03% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.05% | -0.02% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.04% | 0.10% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | -0.06% | 0.12% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.12% | 0.40% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 119.87 | 89.95 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $8.51 | $17.03 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $0.51 | $11.57 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $460.24M | $2.40B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $204.48M | $1.15B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 5.00% | 1.22% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.48 | $1.56 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: American Eagle vs Ross Stores
| Metric | AEO | ROST |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 12.51 | 23.36 |
| Forward P/E | 6.32 | 22.10 |
| PEG Ratio | -0.06 | 34.34 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 0.40 | 2.28 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 1.44 | 8.68 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $2.12B | $48.37B |
| Enterprise Value | $3.80B | $49.60B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 0.72 | 2.33 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 7.34 | 16.24 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.50 | 1.12 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $8.51 | $17.03 |
Financial Statements Comparison: American Eagle vs Ross Stores
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | AEO | ROST |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $1.09B | $4.98B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $767.18M | $3.58B |
| Gross Profit | $322.42M | $1.40B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $-68.06M | $606.47M |
| EBITDA | $2.56M | $769.28M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $-84.61M | $640.88M |
| Income Tax | $-19.71M | $161.63M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $-64.90M | $479.25M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | AEO | ROST |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $87.85M | $3.78B |
| Total Current Assets | $1.09B | $6.88B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $787.66M | $4.44B |
| Long-Term Debt | $1.45B | $3.81B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $1.47B | $5.58B |
| Retained Earnings | $2.36B | $4.22B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $4.06B | $3.33B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | AEO | ROST |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $-11.12M | $270.63M |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | $-207.38M |
| Free Cash Flow | $-116.28M | $202.34M |
| Debt Repayment | N/A | $-700.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-240.66M | $-322.65M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | AEO | ROST |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 28.40M | 5.43M |
| Short Ratio | 2.56 | 2.15 |
| Short % of Float | 0.25% | 0.02% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 12,016,650 | 3,053,370 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 15,421,310 | 2,626,553 |
| Shares Outstanding | 188.62M | 328.81M |
| Float Shares | 157.48M | 319.42M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.07% | 0.02% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.96% | 0.95% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: American Eagle vs Ross Stores
| Metric | AEO | ROST |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.48 | $1.56 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 5.00% | 1.22% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.40 | $1.43 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.80% | 0.28% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $1.20 | $4.28 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Apr 11, 2025 | Jun 10, 2025 |