HD vs ROST
By Alex · Tickerpine
The Home Depot, Inc. vs Ross Stores, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | HD | ROST |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $282.46 | $234.10 |
| Market cap | $281.81B | $75.09B |
| P/E ratio | 19.8 | 28.2 |
| ROE | 104.30% | 42.63% |
| Profit margin | 8.41% | 10.85% |
| Revenue growth | 5.70% | 13.30% |
| Dividend yield | 3.30% | 0.76% |
| Beta | 0.95 | 0.86 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
HD vs ROST in plain English
- HD is the bigger company — about 3.8× the market cap of ROST.
- HD is cheaper on earnings (P/E 19.8 vs 28.2).
- HD earns a higher return on equity (104% vs 43%).
- ROST is growing revenue faster (13% vs 6%).
- HD has the higher dividend yield (3.30% vs 0.76%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
HD return calculator
See what $1,000 in The Home Depot, Inc. would be worth today.
ROST return calculator
See what $1,000 in Ross Stores, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.