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BURLINGTON STORES INC (BURL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:BURL - US1220171060 - Common Stock

252.23 USD
-8.42 (-3.23%)
Last: 11/28/2025, 8:15:46 PM
251.95 USD
-0.28 (-0.11%)
After Hours: 11/28/2025, 8:15:46 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

BURL gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 122 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. While BURL is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, BURL is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year BURL was profitable.
In the past year BURL had a positive cash flow from operations.
BURL had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years BURL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
BURL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBURL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

BURL's Return On Assets of 5.84% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BURL outperforms 74.59% of its industry peers.
BURL has a Return On Equity of 36.70%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BURL outperforms 89.34% of its industry peers.
BURL's Return On Invested Capital of 7.85% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BURL outperforms 68.03% of its industry peers.
BURL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.84%. This is below the industry average of 11.71%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.85%) for BURL is above the 3 year average (6.84%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.84%
ROE 36.7%
ROIC 7.85%
ROA(3y)4.44%
ROA(5y)3.18%
ROE(3y)33.26%
ROE(5y)21.39%
ROIC(3y)6.84%
ROIC(5y)N/A
BURL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBURL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200 -200 400 -400

1.3 Margins

BURL's Profit Margin of 5.01% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BURL outperforms 76.23% of its industry peers.
BURL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.02%, BURL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.59% of the companies in the same industry.
BURL's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 43.71%, BURL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.21% 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 RankSector Rank
OM 7.02%
PM (TTM) 5.01%
GM 43.71%
OM growth 3Y-6.57%
OM growth 5Y-4.56%
PM growth 3Y2.6%
PM growth 5Y-5.8%
GM growth 3Y1.31%
GM growth 5Y0.65%
BURL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBURL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BURL is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for BURL has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
BURL has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BURL is higher compared to a year ago.
BURL Yearly Shares OutstandingBURL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M
BURL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBURL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

BURL has an Altman-Z score of 2.98. This is not the best score and indicates that BURL is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.98, BURL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.31% of the companies in the same industry.
BURL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.32. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
BURL has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.32. This is in the lower half of the industry: BURL underperforms 60.66% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.32
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.98
ROIC/WACC0.85
WACC9.23%
BURL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBURL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.21 indicates that BURL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BURL has a Current ratio (1.21) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.46 indicates that BURL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BURL has a Quick ratio of 0.46. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BURL outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.21
Quick Ratio 0.46
BURL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBURL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 34.38% 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.
BURL shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.80%.
Measured over the past years, BURL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.86% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)34.38%
EPS 3Y-1%
EPS 5Y1.94%
EPS Q2Q%16.62%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.8%
Revenue growth 3Y4.49%
Revenue growth 5Y7.86%
Sales Q2Q%7.1%

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.
BURL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.23% yearly.
EPS Next Y18.77%
EPS Next 2Y18.42%
EPS Next 3Y19.29%
EPS Next 5Y16.41%
Revenue Next Year8.11%
Revenue Next 2Y8.97%
Revenue Next 3Y9.56%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
BURL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBURL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 5B 10B 15B
BURL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBURL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 0 5 10 15 20

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 30.87, the valuation of BURL can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BURL is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.31. BURL is around the same levels.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.02, BURL is valued on the expensive side.
BURL's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
BURL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 36.59.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 30.87
Fwd PE 22.02
BURL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBURL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BURL is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 15.37
BURL Per share dataBURL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The 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 19.29% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.64
PEG (5Y)15.88
EPS Next 2Y18.42%
EPS Next 3Y19.29%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for BURL!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

BURLINGTON STORES INC

NYSE:BURL (11/28/2025, 8:15:46 PM)

After market: 251.95 -0.28 (-0.11%)

252.23

-8.42 (-3.23%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)11-24 2025-11-24/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-27 2026-05-27
Inst Owners112.5%
Inst Owner Change-2.81%
Ins Owners0.46%
Ins Owner Change-0.71%
Market Cap15.90B
Revenue(TTM)11.20B
Net Income(TTM)560.54M
Analysts84.8
Price Target354.52 (40.55%)
Short Float %4.59%
Short Ratio3.18
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.48%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.96%
Max Revenue beat(2)0%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.57%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.96%
Max Revenue beat(4)0%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.29%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.3%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.35%
PT rev (1m)-1%
PT rev (3m)7.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.02%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.08%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.32%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.82%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.45%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.09%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 30.87
Fwd PE 22.02
P/S 1.42
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 19
P/B 10.41
P/tB 12.8
EV/EBITDA 15.37
EPS(TTM)8.17
EY3.24%
EPS(NY)11.46
Fwd EY4.54%
FCF(TTM)-5.69
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)13.28
OCFY5.26%
SpS177.61
BVpS24.23
TBVpS19.71
PEG (NY)1.64
PEG (5Y)15.88
Graham Number66.74
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.84%
ROE 36.7%
ROCE 10.63%
ROIC 7.85%
ROICexc 8.52%
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)33.26%
ROE(5y)21.39%
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-5.28%
ROICexc growth 3Y-11.85%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.77%
OM growth 3Y-6.57%
OM growth 5Y-4.56%
PM growth 3Y2.6%
PM growth 5Y-5.8%
GM growth 3Y1.31%
GM growth 5Y0.65%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.17
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.32
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 1.73
Cap/Depr 316.81%
Cap/Sales 10.68%
Interest Coverage 7.97
Cash Conversion 71.94%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.21
Quick Ratio 0.46
Altman-Z 2.98
F-Score7
WACC9.23%
ROIC/WACC0.85
Cap/Depr(3y)193.06%
Cap/Depr(5y)168.93%
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)34.38%
EPS 3Y-1%
EPS 5Y1.94%
EPS Q2Q%16.62%
EPS Next Y18.77%
EPS Next 2Y18.42%
EPS Next 3Y19.29%
EPS Next 5Y16.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.8%
Revenue growth 3Y4.49%
Revenue growth 5Y7.86%
Sales Q2Q%7.1%
Revenue Next Year8.11%
Revenue Next 2Y8.97%
Revenue Next 3Y9.56%
Revenue Next 5Y8.23%
EBIT growth 1Y15.2%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.37%
EBIT growth 5Y2.94%
EBIT Next Year68.22%
EBIT Next 3Y32.73%
EBIT Next 5Y22.99%
FCF growth 1Y-180.71%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-2.33%
OCF growth 3Y1.19%
OCF growth 5Y-0.64%

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 of BURLINGTON STORES INC (BURL) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 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 is the valuation of BURLINGTON STORES INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BURLINGTON STORES INC (BURL) is 30.87 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 10.41.


What is the expected EPS growth for BURLINGTON STORES INC (BURL) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BURLINGTON STORES INC (BURL) is expected to grow by 18.77% in the next year.