BURLINGTON STORES, INC. (BURL) Stock Analysis
Market Closed
Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Retail-Department Stores
What's happening with BURL
Price History
5-Year Weekly Candlestick Chart
Profile
Strong earnings quality; growth lags behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation67/100 · Moderate
- P/E vs own history (1th pct)25/25
- FCF yield (2.4%)5/25
- P/S (1.3x)25/25
- EV/EBIT (20.6x)12/25
- Growth40/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (19.0%)20/25
- Net income CAGR (n/a)0/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (n/a)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (22.6%)20/25
- Profitability63/100 · Moderate
- ROIC (21.7%)20/25
- ROE (34.0%)25/25
- Net margin (5.2%)13/25
- Operating margin (6.9%)5/25
- Financial Health59/100 · Moderate
- Altman Z (1.92)10/25
- Current ratio (1.16)12/25
- Interest coverage (17.3x)25/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 12%)12/25
- Quality77/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (8/9)25/25
- Beneish M (-2.78)25/25
- FCF conversion (61%)15/25
- Margin stability (σ 13.5%)12/25
About BURLINGTON STORES, INC.
Burlington Stores Inc is an off-price retailer offering an extensive selection of in-season, fashion-focused merchandise, including women's ready-to-wear apparel, menswear, youth apparel, baby, beauty, footwear, accessories, home, toys, gifts, and coats. Show more
The company sells a broad selection of desirable, first-quality, current-brand, labeled merchandise acquired directly from nationally recognized manufacturers and other suppliers. It sells products in categories such as Ladies apparel, Accessories and shoes, Home, Mens apparel, Kids apparel and baby, and Outerwear.
Headquarters: BURLINGTON, NJ · Employees: 83,309 · Website ↗
Analyst Consensus
Strong BuyWall Street consensus estimates — not a PMP forecast · Updated Sep 21, 2026
Insider Transactions
Recent SEC Form 4 filings
- SellOpen market sale · filed 2026-08-05-161 sh2026-08-03
- SellOpen market sale · filed 2026-08-05-147 sh2026-08-03
- SellOpen market sale · filed 2026-08-05-145 sh2026-08-03
- SellOpen market sale · filed 2026-08-05-847 sh2026-08-03
- SellOpen market sale · filed 2026-08-05-378 sh2026-08-03
+3 more recent filings
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot — pillar inputs plus per-share and market context
Valuation
67BP/E (TTM)25.9xC
Grade C: Exp.Price / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 23.4x–92.6x · lowest in history
P/FCF19.9xB
Grade B: FairPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield2.4%C
Grade C: LowTTM FCF / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: -2.5%–5.8% · 64th pct
P/S (TTM)1.33xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 0.8x–2.5x · 27th pct
EV/EBIT20.6xC
Grade C: Exp.Enterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 19.1x–69.0x · lowest in history
EV/Sales1.3xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E21.1xB
Grade B: FairPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio8.62xD
Grade D: V.Exp.Price to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio0.67A
Grade A: CheapFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield—
TTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio—
Dividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
63BROIC21.7%A
Grade A: MoatNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE34.0%A
Grade A: StrongReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA7.3%C
Grade C: AvgReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin5.2%C
Grade C: AvgNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin6.9%D
Grade D: LowTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin44.0%C
Grade C: AvgGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin3.2%D
Grade D: LowFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin2.2%D
Grade D: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Financial Health
59CAltman Z-Score1.92C
Grade C: Gray zoneBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio1.16xC
Grade C: OkCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio0.60xC
Grade C: Ok(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage17.3xA
Grade A: StrongEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment3.1yC
Grade C: AvgYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT1.4xA
Grade A: LowLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity1.04xC
Grade C: MedDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.39xC
Grade C: PartialCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Growth
40D+Revenue CAGR19.0%A
Grade A: HighCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR—
Compound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)—
Compound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Forward Growth22.6%C
Grade C: MedImplied 1Y EPS growth from forward P/E vs our TTM EPS. Sparse — only where forward estimates exist
Dilution (5Y)-5.7%A
Grade A: BuybacksShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income19.4%C
Grade C: MedStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue1.0%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Quality
1/9 Loss Years77B+Piotroski F-Score8/9A
Grade A: StrongFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.78A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion61.4%C
Grade C: AvgFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability13.5%C
Grade C: AvgEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue7.9%C
Grade C: AvgTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover1.17xA
Grade A: HighRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$9.73
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$19.65
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$28.82
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$1.92B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$747.36M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$1.17B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$1.84B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.23xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$15.84B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta1.53C
Grade C: VolatilePrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
Takeaway
Napriek solídnemu prevádzkovému profilu a rýchlemu splácaniu dlhu (3,1 roka) je investičná atraktivita BURL limitovaná nízkym FCF výnosom (2,4 %) a hraničnou finančnou stabilitou s Altman Z-score 1,92.
Takes ~3.1 years to repay net debt from free cash flow. · Current P/E of 25.9x is the lowest in available history.
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of May 2026 · Ratio snapshot Sep 22, 2026
Key Insights: BURLINGTON STORES, INC. (BURL)
Composite verdict for BURLINGTON STORES, INC.: Napriek solídnemu prevádzkovému profilu a rýchlemu splácaniu dlhu (3,1 roka) je investičná atraktivita BURL limitovaná nízkym FCF výnosom (2,4 %) a hraničnou finančnou stabilitou s Altman Z-score 1,92.. BURLINGTON STORES, INC. meets 8 of 9 Piotroski F-Score criteria, placing its fundamental strength in the top tier of US-listed stocks. Altman Z-Score of 1.92 falls in the grey zone (1.81–2.99) — financial distress is unlikely but not ruled out. Beneish M-Score of -2.78 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Revenue has compounded at roughly 19% annually — a strong growth profile.
- Takes ~3.1 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
- BURLINGTON STORES, INC. posted a net loss in 1 of 9 available completed fiscal years (2016–2025).
- Return on equity of 34.0% is well above the market average.
See how BURL ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all BURL moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21 | Regular | 252.55 | +6.51% | 4.34 |
| Sep 21 | After-hours | 252.15 | +6.34% | 4.23 |
Frequently Asked Questions about BURL
Is BURL stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates BURLINGTON STORES, INC.'s financial health at 59/100 — Napriek solídnemu prevádzkovému profilu a rýchlemu splácaniu dlhu (3,1 roka) je investičná atraktivita BURL limitovaná nízkym FCF výnosom (2,4 %) a hraničnou finančnou stabilitou s Altman Z-score 1,92.. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is BURL stock overvalued?
BURLINGTON STORES, INC. trades at a trailing P/E of 25.9 and our valuation score rates it 67/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does BURLINGTON STORES, INC. report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for BURL. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does BURLINGTON STORES, INC. operate in?
BURLINGTON STORES, INC. operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, within the Retail-Department Stores industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does BURLINGTON STORES, INC. do?
Burlington Stores Inc is an off-price retailer offering an extensive selection of in-season, fashion-focused merchandise, including women's ready-to-wear apparel, menswear, youth apparel, baby, beauty, footwear, accessories, home, toys, gifts, and coats.
About BURLINGTON STORES, INC. (BURL) Stock
BURLINGTON STORES, INC. (BURL) is a US-listed stock operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Retail-Department Stores industry. Real-time pricing data for BURLINGTON STORES, INC. is available on this page with a market capitalization of $15.8 billion. The financial health score for BURL is 59/100, which indicates moderate financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for BURL stock.
BURL Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
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- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time BURL stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for BURL with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for BURLINGTON STORES, INC. across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 59/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for BURL.
- Sector peers: Compare BURL against 10 other consumer cyclical stocks on key financial metrics.
Is BURL a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate BURLINGTON STORES, INC. (BURL) as an investment. The financial health score of 59/100 suggests moderate financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.BURLINGTON STORES, INC. (BURL) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.