BURLINGTON STORES INC (BURL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:BURL - US1220171060 - Common Stock
254.68 USD
+5.83 (+2.34%)
Overall BURL gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated BURL against 122 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. BURL has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. 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.
BURL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years BURL 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years BURL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
BURL has a better Return On Assets (5.84%) than 74.59% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 36.70%, BURL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.34% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.85%, BURL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.03% of the companies in the same industry.
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 3 year average ROIC (6.84%) for BURL is below the current ROIC(7.85%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 5.01%, BURL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.23% of the companies in the same industry.
BURL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of BURL (7.02%) is better 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 67.21% of the companies in the same industry.
BURL's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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 3Y2.6%
PM growth 5Y-5.8%
GM growth 3Y1.31%
GM growth 5Y0.65%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), BURL is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for BURL has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BURL has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, BURL has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.92 indicates that BURL is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
BURL's Altman-Z score of 2.92 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BURL outperforms 71.31% 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's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.32 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BURL is outperformed by 60.66% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.92 |
ROIC/WACC0.85
WACC9.2%
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 in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.46 indicates that BURL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.46, BURL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.46 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BURL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 34.38%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.94% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.80% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.86% on average over the past years.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 16.41% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, BURL will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.23% on average per year.
EPS Next Y21.74%
EPS Next 2Y17.27%
EPS Next 3Y18.22%
EPS Next 5Y16.41%
Revenue Next Year7.95%
Revenue Next 2Y8.81%
Revenue Next 3Y9.05%
Revenue Next 5Y8.23%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
BURL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 31.17.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BURL is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BURL to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.37), we can say BURL is valued inline with the index average.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.67, BURL is valued on the expensive side.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as BURL.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.20. BURL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.67 |
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.73 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
BURL has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as BURL's earnings are expected to grow with 18.22% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.43
PEG (5Y)16.03
EPS Next 2Y17.27%
EPS Next 3Y18.22%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for BURL!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NYSE:BURL (12/4/2025, 1:58:44 PM)
254.68
+5.83 (+2.34%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners112.5%
Inst Owner Change-2.81%
Ins Owners0.46%
Ins Owner Change-0.71%
Market Cap16.06B
Revenue(TTM)11.20B
Net Income(TTM)560.54M
Analysts84.17
Price Target354.52 (39.2%)
Short Float %4.22%
Short Ratio2.5
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)0.79%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.58%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.45%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.09%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.67 | ||
| P/S | 1.43 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 19.18 | ||
| P/B | 10.51 | ||
| P/tB | 12.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.73 |
EPS(TTM)8.17
EY3.21%
EPS(NY)11.24
Fwd EY4.41%
FCF(TTM)-5.69
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)13.28
OCFY5.21%
SpS177.61
BVpS24.23
TBVpS19.71
PEG (NY)1.43
PEG (5Y)16.03
Graham Number66.74
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 2.92 |
F-Score7
WACC9.2%
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 Y21.74%
EPS Next 2Y17.27%
EPS Next 3Y18.22%
EPS Next 5Y16.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.8%
Revenue growth 3Y4.49%
Revenue growth 5Y7.86%
Sales Q2Q%7.1%
Revenue Next Year7.95%
Revenue Next 2Y8.81%
Revenue Next 3Y9.05%
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 31.17 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 10.51.
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 21.74% in the next year.