Head to head · SEC data as of September 11, 2026
TJX
87
Quality score · out of 100
Ross Stores
89
Quality score · out of 100
On paper this one is nearly a draw: TJX scores 87 and Ross Stores scores 89 out of 100 in our fundamental quality model. Ross Stores wins on less debt (-0.84× vs -0.33×). TJX answers with ROE (57% vs 39.4%) and earnings growth (120.4% vs 86.9%).
| Metric | TJX | Ross Stores |
|---|---|---|
| Quality score (0-100) | 87 | 89 |
| Net margin | 9.7% | 10.8% |
| Gross margin | — | — |
| ROE | 57% | 39.4% |
| Net debt/EBITDA | -0.33× | -0.84× |
| FCF margin | 9.4% | 11.4% |
| Revenue growth (annualized) | 12.8% | 13% |
| Earnings growth (annualized) | 120.4% | 86.9% |
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TJX. TJX is the world leader in 'off-price' retail: chains like TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods that sell branded clothing and home goods at deep discounts. It buys other brands' excess inventory and resells it cheaply, in a 'treasure hunt' format that builds customer loyalty.
Ross Stores. Ross Stores is the hidden-treasure store: brand-name clothing and home goods at closeout prices, bought as other retailers' excess. No e-commerce, barely any advertising: just the thrill of the bargain hunt — a model Amazon-proof by design.
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Who has the stronger fundamentals today, TJX or Ross Stores?
They're practically tied: TJX and Ross Stores score 89 and 87 out of 100 in the StockSemáforo model (profitability, growth and financial strength, built on official SEC data). The score is recomputed nightly with the latest filings.
Does that make Ross Stores the better investment?
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Data: official SEC filings (EDGAR) · Recomputed on September 11, 2026
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