Ross Stores Inc
ROST: XNAS (USA)
Morningstar Rating for Stocks | Fair Value | Economic Moat | Capital Allocation |
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$976.00 | Cmlh | Tlkfrmqxm |
Ross’ Mixed Quarterly Results, Lackluster Guidance Do Not Detract From Our Positive Long-Term View
We plan to reduce our $99 per share valuation of narrow-moat Ross by a low- to mid-single-digit percentage after it reported mixed second-quarter earnings. We believe the challenges the firm faces (unfavorable cost environment, volatile demand dynamics as customers retrench amid inflation) should be confined to the near term, with our long-term targets still assuming mid-single-digit top-line growth rates against low-double-digit operating margins. We suggest prospective investors await a greater margin of safety.