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BURLINGTON STORES INC (BURL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

266.09 USD
-3.29 (-1.22%)
Last: 12/12/2025, 8:17:08 PM
266.09 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/12/2025, 8:17:08 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

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. 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.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
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 73.55% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 36.70%, BURL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.26% of the companies in the same industry.
BURL has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.85%) than 66.12% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BURL is significantly below the industry average of 12.14%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.84%) for BURL is below the current ROIC(7.85%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.01%, BURL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.21% 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 74.38% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BURL has declined.
BURL's Gross Margin of 43.71% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BURL outperforms 66.94% of its industry peers.
BURL's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), BURL is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BURL has less shares outstanding
BURL has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
BURL has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 3.00. This indicates that BURL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.00, BURL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.90% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.32 is on the high side and indicates that BURL has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.32, BURL is not doing good in the industry: 61.98% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.32
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 3
ROIC/WACC0.82
WACC9.53%
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 in line with its industry peers.
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 47.11% 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

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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.94% on average over the past years.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 16.41% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.23% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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

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.
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 29.37, the valuation of BURL can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BURL is valued a bit cheaper than 61.98% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.56, BURL is valued at the same level.
BURL is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.68.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BURL is on the same level as its industry peers.
BURL is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.79, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.37
Fwd PE 23.68
BURL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBURL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

BURL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 15.64
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.
BURL has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
BURL's earnings are expected to grow with 18.22% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.35
PEG (5Y)15.1
EPS Next 2Y17.27%
EPS Next 3Y18.22%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for BURL!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

BURLINGTON STORES INC

NYSE:BURL (12/12/2025, 8:17:08 PM)

After market: 266.09 0 (0%)

266.09

-3.29 (-1.22%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)11-25 2025-11-25/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-27 2026-05-27
Inst Owners110.39%
Inst Owner Change-2.8%
Ins Owners0.46%
Ins Owner Change-0.39%
Market Cap16.75B
Revenue(TTM)11.20B
Net Income(TTM)560.54M
Analysts84.17
Price Target341.98 (28.52%)
Short Float %4.22%
Short Ratio2.5
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)-3.64%
PT rev (3m)-4.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.39%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.49%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.5%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.36%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.98%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.74%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.37
Fwd PE 23.68
P/S 1.5
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 20.01
P/B 10.96
P/tB 13.48
EV/EBITDA 15.64
EPS(TTM)9.06
EY3.4%
EPS(NY)11.24
Fwd EY4.22%
FCF(TTM)-5.7
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)13.3
OCFY5%
SpS177.92
BVpS24.27
TBVpS19.74
PEG (NY)1.35
PEG (5Y)15.1
Graham Number70.34
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 3
F-Score7
WACC9.53%
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 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%6.93%
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 Year75.99%
EBIT Next 3Y32.91%
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 29.37 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 10.96.


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.