BURLINGTON STORES INC (BURL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:BURL • US1220171060
300.38 USD
-3.77 (-1.24%)
At close: Mar 3, 2026
305 USD
+4.62 (+1.54%)
After Hours: 3/3/2026, 8:04:00 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to BURL. BURL was compared to 123 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. BURL is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year BURL was profitable.
- BURL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- 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
- The Return On Assets of BURL (5.84%) is better than 74.80% of its industry peers.
- BURL's Return On Equity of 36.71% is amongst the best of the industry. BURL outperforms 88.62% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.85%, BURL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.29% 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 13.61%.
- 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 | 36.71% | ||
| 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
- BURL has a better Profit Margin (5.01%) than 77.24% 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 75.61% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BURL has declined.
- BURL has a Gross Margin of 43.71%. This is in the better half of the industry: BURL outperforms 65.85% of its industry peers.
- 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 3Y2.6%
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.
- The number of shares outstanding for BURL has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for BURL is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- BURL has an Altman-Z score of 3.18. This indicates that BURL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- BURL's Altman-Z score of 3.18 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BURL outperforms 73.17% 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 60.16% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.18 |
ROIC/WACC0.82
WACC9.54%
2.3 Liquidity
- BURL has a Current Ratio of 1.21. This is a normal value and indicates that BURL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.21, BURL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.28% of the companies in the same 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 46.34% of its industry peers.
| 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 16.75%, which is quite good.
- 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%.
- BURL shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.86% yearly.
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
- BURL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 16.41% yearly.
- 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 Y22.19%
EPS Next 2Y17.78%
EPS Next 3Y18.83%
EPS Next 5Y16.41%
Revenue Next Year8.5%
Revenue Next 2Y8.91%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 33.15, which means the current valuation is very expensive for BURL.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as BURL.
- BURL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 26.83.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.50, the valuation of BURL can be described as expensive.
- BURL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.95, BURL is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.5 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as BURL.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.69 |
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.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as BURL's earnings are expected to grow with 18.83% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.49
PEG (5Y)17.05
EPS Next 2Y17.78%
EPS Next 3Y18.83%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for BURL!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
300.38
-3.77 (-1.24%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)11-25 2025-11-25/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-27 2026-05-27
Inst Owners110.33%
Inst Owner Change1.33%
Ins Owners0.46%
Ins Owner Change9.38%
Market Cap18.90B
Revenue(TTM)11.20B
Net Income(TTM)560.77M
Analysts82.5
Price Target351.04 (16.87%)
Short Float %4%
Short Ratio3.23
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)2.61%
PT rev (3m)-0.98%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.21%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.36%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.5 | ||
| P/S | 1.69 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 22.59 | ||
| P/B | 12.37 | ||
| P/tB | 15.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.69 |
EPS(TTM)9.06
EY3.02%
EPS(NY)11.33
Fwd EY3.77%
FCF(TTM)-5.69
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)13.3
OCFY4.43%
SpS177.92
BVpS24.27
TBVpS19.74
PEG (NY)1.49
PEG (5Y)17.05
Graham Number70.34
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.84% | ||
| ROE | 36.71% | ||
| 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 | 316.29% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 10.67% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 7.95 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 71.89% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.18 |
F-Score7
WACC9.54%
ROIC/WACC0.82
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)16.75%
EPS 3Y-1%
EPS 5Y1.94%
EPS Q2Q%16.13%
EPS Next Y22.19%
EPS Next 2Y17.78%
EPS Next 3Y18.83%
EPS Next 5Y16.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.8%
Revenue growth 3Y4.49%
Revenue growth 5Y7.86%
Sales Q2Q%6.93%
Revenue Next Year8.5%
Revenue Next 2Y8.91%
Revenue Next 3Y9.56%
Revenue Next 5Y8.23%
EBIT growth 1Y15.21%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.37%
EBIT growth 5Y2.94%
EBIT Next Year75.58%
EBIT Next 3Y32.78%
EBIT Next 5Y22.99%
FCF growth 1Y-180.68%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-2.35%
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 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 33.15 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 12.37.
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%.