Foot Locker [FL] vs Ross Stores [ROST] Detailed Stock Comparison
Foot Locker
NYSE
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Ross Stores
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Foot Locker wins in 7 metrics, Ross Stores wins in 12 metrics, with 0 ties. Ross Stores appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Foot Locker | Ross Stores | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 125.79 | 23.36 | Ross Stores |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 0.96 | 8.68 | Foot Locker |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 108.67 | 89.95 | Ross Stores |
| PEG Ratio | -0.03 | 34.34 | Foot Locker |
| EV/EBITDA | 13.51 | 16.24 | Foot Locker |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | -4.54% | 9.80% | Ross Stores |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.22% | 12.17% | Ross Stores |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 0.22% | 12.17% | Ross Stores |
| Return on Equity | -12.85% | 39.57% | Ross Stores |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 1.55% | 11.29% | Ross Stores |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $105.00M | $1.64B | Ross Stores |
| Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.22% | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | -20.94% | -6.18% | Ross Stores |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.32 | 2.28 | Foot Locker |
| Enterprise Value | $4.99B | $49.60B | Ross Stores |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 0.63 | 2.33 | Foot Locker |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 28.65% | 28.16% | Foot Locker |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $83 | $65 | Foot Locker |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $-3.71 | $6.33 | Ross Stores |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.75 | 1.12 | Ross Stores |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Foot Locker vs Ross Stores Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foot Locker | 2.17% | 0.66% | 1.17% | 8.02% | 42.09% | 19.34% |
| Ross Stores | 1.09% | -1.19% | 8.66% | -4.62% | 6.60% | -4.57% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foot Locker | -20.94% | -29.63% | -14.91% | -63.89% | 111.62% | 21.24% |
| Ross Stores | -6.18% | 66.88% | 55.20% | 194.78% | 1,043.01% | 2,252.50% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Foot Locker vs Ross Stores
| Metric | FL | ROST |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $2.50B | $48.37B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 3,949,190 | 3,053,370 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 2,982,233 | 2,626,553 |
| Last Close | $26.42 | $147.21 |
| 52 Week Range | $11.00 - $33.94 | $122.36 - $163.60 |
| % from 52W High | -22.16% | -10.02% |
| All-Time High | $79.43 (Dec 05, 2016) | $163.60 (Aug 19, 2024) |
| % from All-Time High | -66.74% | -10.02% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | -0.05% | 0.03% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | N/A | -0.02% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | -0.05% | 0.10% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.12% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | -0.13% | 0.40% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 108.67 | 89.95 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $27.38 | $17.03 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $3.60 | $11.57 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $284.00M | $2.40B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $172.38M | $1.15B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.22% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.00 | $1.56 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Foot Locker vs Ross Stores
| Metric | FL | ROST |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 125.79 | 23.36 |
| Forward P/E | 12.59 | 22.10 |
| PEG Ratio | -0.03 | 34.34 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 0.32 | 2.28 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 0.96 | 8.68 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $2.50B | $48.37B |
| Enterprise Value | $4.99B | $49.60B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 0.63 | 2.33 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 13.51 | 16.24 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.75 | 1.12 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $27.38 | $17.03 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Foot Locker 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) | FL | ROST |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $1.79B | $4.98B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $1.28B | $3.58B |
| Gross Profit | $514.00M | $1.40B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $5.00M | $606.47M |
| EBITDA | $54.00M | $769.28M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $-270.00M | $640.88M |
| Income Tax | $93.00M | $161.63M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $-363.00M | $479.25M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | FL | ROST |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $343.00M | $3.78B |
| Total Current Assets | $2.37B | $6.88B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $1.44B | $4.44B |
| Long-Term Debt | $2.33B | $3.81B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $2.61B | $5.58B |
| Retained Earnings | $2.13B | $4.22B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $3.01B | $3.33B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | FL | ROST |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $-271.00M | $270.63M |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | $-207.38M |
| Free Cash Flow | $-61.00M | $202.34M |
| Debt Repayment | $-2.00M | $-700.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-2.00M | $-322.65M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | FL | ROST |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 18.33M | 5.43M |
| Short Ratio | 5.81 | 2.15 |
| Short % of Float | 0.25% | 0.02% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 3,949,190 | 3,053,370 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 2,982,233 | 2,626,553 |
| Shares Outstanding | 94.95M | 328.81M |
| Float Shares | 94.63M | 319.42M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.01% | 0.02% |
| % Held by Institutions | 1.01% | 0.95% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Foot Locker vs Ross Stores
| Metric | FL | ROST |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.00 | $1.56 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.22% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.80 | $1.43 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 1.39% | 0.28% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $2.40 | $4.28 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Oct 12, 2023 | Jun 10, 2025 |