Burlington Stores (BURL) Stock Analysis
This is a peer-relative look at Burlington Stores (BURL): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.
Company Profile
| Profile Item | BURL |
|---|---|
| Name | Burlington Stores Inc. |
| Country/Region | United States |
| GICS Sector | Consumer Discretionary |
| GICS Industry Group | Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail |
| GICS Industry | Specialty Retail |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Apparel Retail |
| Market Capitalization | 15.50 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Listing Date | October 2, 2013 |
| Security Type | Common Stock |
Price Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Calendar-Year Returns
Performance Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: BURL | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | -9.83% | 9.80% |
| Total Return (3Y, Annualized) | 24.64% | 9.74% |
| Total Return (5Y, Annualized) | -3.29% | -0.72% |
Risk Profile
Drawdown History
Return Distribution
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: BURL | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (1Y, Annualized) | 41.03% | 48.29% |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.48 | 1.08 |
| Max Drawdown (5Y) | -63.32% | -68.45% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Return Positioning
Risk-Adjusted Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: BURL | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio (1Y) | -0.34 | 0.10 |
| Sortino Ratio (1Y) | -0.48 | 0.16 |
Profitability
ROE (TTM)
Burlington Stores (BURL) posts ROE of 41.41%, in the upper peer quartile. That suggests the company earns more from each dollar of shareholders’ equity than most industry peers, a useful capital-efficiency signal.
BURL
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
41.41%
Group distribution
- Max
- 62.17%
- BURL
- 41.41%
- Q3
- 29.44%
- Median
- 15.69%
- Q1
- 6.73%
- Min
- -12.16%
Largest peers
- HD
- 104.30%
- TJX
- 62.17%
- BURL
- 41.41%
- AMZN
- 27.42%
- PDD
- 22.75%
- BABA
- 6.36%
- LOW
- --
Net Margin (TTM)
Burlington Stores (BURL) keeps 5.85% of revenue as net profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal net margin range. Its full cost stack is taking a typical share of sales for the industry.
BURL
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
5.85%
Group distribution
- Max
- 16.94%
- Q3
- 8.69%
- BURL
- 5.85%
- Median
- 3.55%
- Q1
- 1.14%
- Min
- -9.41%
Largest peers
- PDD
- 20.43%
- AMZN
- 16.90%
- TJX
- 9.73%
- HD
- 8.41%
- LOW
- 7.35%
- BABA
- 7.04%
- BURL
- 5.85%
Operating Margin (TTM)
Burlington Stores (BURL) turns 6.72% of revenue into operating profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal operating margin range. Its core cost structure looks typical for the industry.
BURL
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
6.72%
Group distribution
- Max
- 21.45%
- Q3
- 10.89%
- BURL
- 6.72%
- Median
- 5.57%
- Q1
- 2.28%
- Min
- -7.12%
Largest peers
- PDD
- 24.71%
- AMZN
- 13.90%
- LOW
- 13.37%
- HD
- 12.86%
- TJX
- 10.91%
- BABA
- 7.30%
- BURL
- 6.72%
Profitability Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: BURL | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| ROE (TTM) | 41.41% | 15.69% |
| ROA (TTM) | 6.15% | 5.18% |
| Net Margin (TTM) | 5.85% | 3.55% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 6.72% | 5.57% |
| Gross Margin (TTM) | 44.08% | 38.87% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Burlington Stores (BURL) grew revenue 8.76%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.
EPS Growth
Burlington Stores (BURL) grew earnings per share 21.92%, in the upper peer quartile. Per-share profits are compounding faster than at most industry peers.
Growth Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: BURL | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 8.76% | 5.64% |
| Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR) | 9.95% | 3.32% |
| EPS Growth (YoY) | 21.92% | 0.28% |
| EPS Growth (3Y CAGR) | 39.67% | -5.08% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Burlington Stores (BURL) has current ratio of 1.17, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.
BURL
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
1.17
Group distribution
- Max
- 2.62
- Q3
- 1.75
- Median
- 1.35
- BURL
- 1.17
- Q1
- 1.00
- Min
- 0.48
Largest peers
- PDD
- 2.62
- BABA
- 1.36
- BURL
- 1.17
- TJX
- 1.15
- LOW
- 1.11
- HD
- 1.08
- AMZN
- 0.99
Debt / Equity (MRQ)
Burlington Stores (BURL) has debt-to-equity ratio of 2.95, in the higher-leverage quartile for its industry. The heavier reliance on borrowing can make earnings, rates, or refinancing conditions matter more.
BURL
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
2.95
Group distribution
- Max
- 3.93
- BURL
- 2.95
- Q3
- 2.14
- Median
- 1.25
- Q1
- 0.73
- Min
- 0.01
Largest peers
- HD
- 3.80
- BURL
- 2.95
- TJX
- 1.34
- AMZN
- 0.50
- BABA
- 0.24
- PDD
- 0.01
- LOW
- --
Financial Strength Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: BURL | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.17 | 1.35 |
| Debt / Equity (MRQ) | 2.95 | 1.25 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 3.82 | 2.50 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Burlington Stores (BURL) pays no dividend, leaving dividend yield at 0.00% this period. Shareholders may still receive value through reinvestment or buybacks, but there is no dividend income to compare here.
BURL
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
0.00%
Group distribution
- Max
- 5.84%
- Q3
- 2.50%
- BURL
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- BABA
- 6.70%
- LOW
- 2.13%
- HD
- 1.32%
- TJX
- 1.31%
- BURL
- 0.00%
- AMZN
- 0.00%
- PDD
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Burlington Stores (BURL) paid no earnings out as dividends this period, leaving payout ratio at 0.00%. There is no dividend payout to size against earnings.
BURL
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
0.00%
Group distribution
- Max
- 72.73%
- Q3
- 32.44%
- BURL
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- HD
- 64.80%
- LOW
- 41.00%
- TJX
- 32.50%
- BABA
- 25.44%
- BURL
- 0.00%
- AMZN
- 0.00%
- PDD
- 0.00%
Dividend Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: BURL | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Valuation
P/E Ratio (TTM)
Burlington Stores (BURL) trades at P/E ratio of 22.17, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.
BURL
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
22.17
Group distribution
- Max
- 40.50
- Q3
- 24.26
- BURL
- 22.17
- Median
- 19.23
- Q1
- 12.64
- Min
- 4.67
Largest peers
- BABA
- 26.50
- TJX
- 25.06
- HD
- 24.04
- BURL
- 22.17
- AMZN
- 20.96
- LOW
- 18.98
- PDD
- 9.34
P/S Ratio (TTM)
Burlington Stores (BURL) trades at 1.27 on P/S ratio, roughly in the peer group’s normal range. The market is not making a strong cheap-or-rich statement about its revenue base.
BURL
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
1.27
Group distribution
- Max
- 4.32
- Q3
- 1.99
- BURL
- 1.27
- Median
- 0.70
- Q1
- 0.26
- Min
- 0.03
Largest peers
- AMZN
- 3.52
- TJX
- 2.39
- HD
- 2.03
- LOW
- 1.39
- BURL
- 1.27
- PDD
- 0.26
- BABA
- 0.26
P/B Ratio (MRQ)
Burlington Stores (BURL) trades at 7.74 on P/B ratio, in the higher book-value quartile. The market is paying a premium to book, so stronger ROE, cleaner assets, or a better growth profile need to justify it.
BURL
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
7.74
Group distribution
- Max
- 10.96
- BURL
- 7.74
- Q3
- 5.26
- Median
- 2.16
- Q1
- 1.08
- Min
- -4.45
Largest peers
- HD
- 20.63
- TJX
- 13.99
- BURL
- 7.74
- AMZN
- 4.57
- PDD
- 1.74
- BABA
- 1.63
- LOW
- -16.94
Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: BURL | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 22.17 | 19.23 |
| P/S Ratio (TTM) | 1.27 | 0.70 |
| P/B Ratio (MRQ) | 7.74 | 2.16 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM) | 0.69% | 3.57% |