BURLINGTON STORES INC (BURL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:BURL - US1220171060 - Common Stock
312.323 USD
+9.19 (+3.03%)
Taking everything into account, BURL scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BURL was compared to 122 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. There are concerns on the financial health of BURL while its profitability can be described as average. While showing a medium growth rate, BURL is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BURL had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year BURL had a positive cash flow from operations.
BURL had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years BURL had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 5.85%, BURL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.95% of the companies in the same industry.
BURL's Return On Equity of 36.71% is amongst the best of the industry. BURL outperforms 88.52% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.84%, BURL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.39% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BURL is significantly below the industry average of 12.14%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.84%) for BURL is above the 3 year average (6.84%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.85% | ||
| ROE | 36.71% | ||
| ROIC | 7.84% |
ROA(3y)4.44%
ROA(5y)3.18%
ROE(3y)33.27%
ROE(5y)21.4%
ROIC(3y)6.84%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 5.01%, BURL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.41% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BURL has declined.
BURL has a better Operating Margin (7.02%) than 74.59% of its industry peers.
BURL's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 43.71%, BURL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.39% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BURL has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.02% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.01% | ||
| GM | 43.71% |
OM growth 3Y-6.57%
OM growth 5Y-4.56%
PM growth 3Y2.62%
PM growth 5Y-5.78%
GM growth 3Y1.31%
GM growth 5Y0.65%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BURL is destroying value.
BURL has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BURL has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for BURL is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
BURL has an Altman-Z score of 3.17. This indicates that BURL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
BURL has a Altman-Z score of 3.17. This is in the better half of the industry: BURL outperforms 76.23% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.32 is on the high side and indicates that BURL has dependencies on debt financing.
BURL has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.32) than 61.48% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.17 |
ROIC/WACC0.82
WACC9.57%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.21 indicates that BURL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.21, BURL is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.80% of the companies in the same industry.
BURL has a Quick Ratio of 1.21. This is a bad value and indicates that BURL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BURL has a Quick ratio (0.46) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.46 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 16.75% over the past year.
BURL shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 1.94% yearly.
Looking at the last year, BURL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.80% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.86% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.75%
EPS 3Y-1%
EPS 5Y1.94%
EPS Q2Q%16.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.8%
Revenue growth 3Y4.49%
Revenue growth 5Y7.86%
Sales Q2Q%6.93%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, BURL will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 16.41% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.23% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y21.89%
EPS Next 2Y17.46%
EPS Next 3Y18.07%
EPS Next 5Y16.41%
Revenue Next Year8.42%
Revenue Next 2Y8.82%
Revenue Next 3Y9.41%
Revenue Next 5Y8.23%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 34.47 indicates a quite expensive valuation of BURL.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as BURL.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.87, BURL is valued a bit more expensive.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.71 indicates a quite expensive valuation of BURL.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BURL is on the same level as its industry peers.
BURL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.46.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.71 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BURL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.64 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BURL's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of BURL may justify a higher PE ratio.
BURL's earnings are expected to grow with 18.07% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.57
PEG (5Y)17.73
EPS Next 2Y17.46%
EPS Next 3Y18.07%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BURL does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
NYSE:BURL (1/6/2026, 2:32:09 PM)
312.323
+9.19 (+3.03%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners110.33%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.46%
Ins Owner Change-0.35%
Market Cap19.65B
Revenue(TTM)11.20B
Net Income(TTM)561.00M
Analysts84.17
Price Target341.92 (9.48%)
Short Float %4.61%
Short Ratio2.75
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)12.85%
Min EPS beat(2)7.64%
Max EPS beat(2)18.07%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)10.7%
Min EPS beat(4)6.08%
Max EPS beat(4)18.07%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)12.62%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)10.75%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)7.47%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.78%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.56%
Max Revenue beat(2)0%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.72%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.56%
Max Revenue beat(4)0%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.37%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.35%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.38%
PT rev (1m)-3.56%
PT rev (3m)-4.52%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.93%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.13%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.97%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.44%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.19%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.71 | ||
| P/S | 1.76 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 23.48 | ||
| P/B | 12.86 | ||
| P/tB | 15.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.64 |
EPS(TTM)9.06
EY2.9%
EPS(NY)11.27
Fwd EY3.61%
FCF(TTM)-5.69
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)13.3
OCFY4.26%
SpS177.92
BVpS24.28
TBVpS19.75
PEG (NY)1.57
PEG (5Y)17.73
Graham Number70.35
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.85% | ||
| ROE | 36.71% | ||
| ROCE | 10.63% | ||
| ROIC | 7.84% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.51% | ||
| ROICexgc | 8.89% | ||
| OM | 7.02% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.01% | ||
| GM | 43.71% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)4.44%
ROA(5y)3.18%
ROE(3y)33.27%
ROE(5y)21.4%
ROIC(3y)6.84%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)8.13%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)8.63%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)9.27%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-12.43%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.27%
ROICexc growth 3Y-11.85%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.77%
OM growth 3Y-6.57%
OM growth 5Y-4.56%
PM growth 3Y2.62%
PM growth 5Y-5.78%
GM growth 3Y1.31%
GM growth 5Y0.65%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.17
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.73 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 316.14% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 10.67% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 7.94 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 71.93% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.17 |
F-Score7
WACC9.57%
ROIC/WACC0.82
Cap/Depr(3y)192.92%
Cap/Depr(5y)168.85%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.16%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.4%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.75%
EPS 3Y-1%
EPS 5Y1.94%
EPS Q2Q%16.13%
EPS Next Y21.89%
EPS Next 2Y17.46%
EPS Next 3Y18.07%
EPS Next 5Y16.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.8%
Revenue growth 3Y4.49%
Revenue growth 5Y7.86%
Sales Q2Q%6.93%
Revenue Next Year8.42%
Revenue Next 2Y8.82%
Revenue Next 3Y9.41%
Revenue Next 5Y8.23%
EBIT growth 1Y15.12%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.37%
EBIT growth 5Y2.94%
EBIT Next Year75.99%
EBIT Next 3Y32.81%
EBIT Next 5Y22.99%
FCF growth 1Y-180.6%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-2.33%
OCF growth 3Y1.18%
OCF growth 5Y-0.65%
BURLINGTON STORES INC / BURL FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for BURL stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to BURL.
What is the valuation status for BURL stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to BURLINGTON STORES INC (BURL). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of BURL stock?
BURLINGTON STORES INC (BURL) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of BURLINGTON STORES INC (BURL) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BURLINGTON STORES INC (BURL) is 34.47 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 12.86.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for BURL stock?
The dividend rating of BURLINGTON STORES INC (BURL) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.