What is the rating for BURL stock?

Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL) has a "Hold" rating based on our 6-factor quantitative model. It has a composite score of 52.9 and ranks #1552 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe with a 3-star rating.

Is BURL a good stock to buy?

Based on our quantitative analysis, BURL receives a "Hold" rating with 3 out of 5 stars. Key factors include: Quality score of 47, Value score of 35.8, and Momentum score of 71.2. The timing score is 55, indicating "Neutral" entry conditions. This is not investment advice - please conduct your own research.

What sector is BURL in?

Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL) operates in the Retail Trade sector, specifically in the Retail industry. It has a market capitalization of $17.25 billion.

What is BURL's P/E ratio?

BURL has a P/E (Price-to-Earnings) ratio of 49.52x. This helps investors assess whether the stock is trading at a premium or discount relative to its earnings.

Does BURL pay a dividend?

BURL does not currently pay a dividend.

What is BURL's market cap?

Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL) has a market capitalization of $17.25 billion, making it a large-cap stock.

What are the risks of investing in BURL?

Key risk factors for BURL include: elevated debt levels, and general market risk. As with all investments, there is risk of loss.

How does BURL compare to peers?

Within the Retail Trade sector, BURL ranks #1552 overall with a quality score of 47/100 and value score of 35.8/100.

What is BURL's revenue growth?

BURL has revenue growth of 7.1% year-over-year.

What is BURL's composite score?

Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL) has a composite score of 52.9/100, which places it at rank #1552 out of 7,333 stocks. This score is derived from our proprietary 6-factor quantitative model that evaluates quality, value, momentum, investment efficiency, stability, and short interest.

How does BURL compare to the S&P 500?

BURL ranks in the top 79% of all stocks in our coverage universe with a composite score of 52.9.

What are the bull and bear cases for BURL?

Bull case: BURL scores highest in momentum at 71.2/100, indicating strong performance in this area. Bear case: The weakest factor is investment efficiency at 23.3/100, which may present a risk. Our overall assessment is Hold with 3 out of 5 stars.

Is BURL overvalued or undervalued?

BURL appears overvalued based on our value factor score of 35.8/100. Trading at 49.5x earnings, the stock commands a premium valuation.

What is BURL's momentum score?

BURL has a momentum score of 71.2/100, placing it in the strong category. This indicates strong recent price performance and institutional accumulation.

When is BURL's next earnings date?

For the latest earnings date and analysis for BURL, visit our earnings calendar or check the BURL stock page for real-time updates. Our AI-generated earnings reports provide in-depth analysis after each quarterly report.

Is BURL a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 52.9/100. It is ranked #1552 out of 7,333 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 47/100, Value 36/100, Momentum 71/100. The timing signal is "Neutral". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for BURL?

Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL) has a "Hold" rating and 3-star score. The composite score of 52.9 ranks it #1552 among 7,333 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is BURL in?

Burlington Stores, Inc. operates in the Retail Trade sector (Retail industry) with a market cap of $17.25 billion. It is classified as a large-cap stock.

Does BURL pay a dividend?

BURL does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.

What is BURL's P/E ratio?

BURL has a trailing P/E ratio of 49.52x. The Retail Trade sector average is 21.4x. This above-average P/E reflects growth expectations or premium valuation.

How profitable is BURL?

BURL's quality factor score is 47/100. Gross margin: 44.0%. ROE: 26.2% vs sector average 9.6%. Margins are moderate to low, reflecting competitive market dynamics.

How is BURL valued compared to peers?

BURL's value factor score is 36/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: P/E 49.5x, EV/EBITDA 31.0x. Trading at a premium relative to peers.

What is BURL's debt level?

BURL's debt-to-equity ratio is 528%. Sector average: 1%. Elevated leverage increases credit risk.

BURL has a beta of 1.10, meaning it tracks the market. Stability score: 65/100.

Does BURL have high short interest?

BURL's short interest factor score is 47/100 (higher = less short selling). Elevated short interest may indicate bearish sentiment or short squeeze potential.

BURL Stock Analysis — Burlington Stores, Inc. Price Target & Forecast 2026

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BURL Stock Analysis — Burlington Stores, Inc. Price Target & Forecast 2026 | Blank Capital Research

Sector

Retail Trade

Industry

Retail

Market Cap

$17.2B

Leadership

Michael B. O'Sullivan

Business Summary

Burlington Stores, Inc. operates as a retailer of branded apparel products in the United States. The company provides fashion-focused merchandise, including women's ready-to-wear apparel, menswear, youth apparel, footwear, accessories, toys, gifts, and coats. As of January 29, 2022, it operated 837 stores under the Burlington Stores name, 2 under the Cohoes Fashions name, and 1 under the MJM Designer Shoes name.

Operations

Headcount

62.4K

Location

HQ Base

BURLINGTON, New Jersey

Investor Relations

Fundamental Spot Check

Context: 2025

Valuation

Market Cap

$17.2B

P/E Ratio

49.5xLagging

P/B Ratio

12.99xLagging

P/S Ratio

1.90xLagging

EV/EBITDA

31.0xLagging

Dividend Yield

0.00%

Efficiency & Risk

Gross Margin

44.0%Outperforming

Operating Margin

5.2%Outperforming

ROE

26.2%Outperforming

Rev Growth (YoY)

7.1%

Debt/Equity

528.00xLagging

Beta

1.10

Red = Sector Laggard

Black = Market Average

Revenue Breakdown

Strategic Timing Audit

CAUTION

2/6

Mixed Alignment [2 BULL / 1 BEAR]

Quantitative Factor Convergence Analysis Verified

Momentum

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Metric Entity	10Y Historical Trend	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016
Revenue		$10.6B9.3%	$9.7B11.8%	$8.7B6.6%	$9.3B61.7%	$5.8B20.9%	$7.3B9.3%	$6.7B9.1%	$6.1B9.3%	$5.6B9.0%	$5.1B
Cost of Revenue		$6.0B7.9%	$5.6B8.0%	$5.2B4.9%	$5.4B52.9%	$3.6B15.9%	$4.2B9.3%	$3.9B8.7%	$3.6B7.9%	$3.3B7.8%	$3.1B
Gross Profit		$4.6B11.3%	$4.1B17.3%	$3.5B9.1%	$3.9B75.9%	$2.2B27.8%	$3.1B9.2%	$2.8B9.8%	$2.6B11.2%	$2.3B10.8%	$2.1B
R&D Expense	-	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Operating Expenses		$3.9B7.0%	$3.7B14.1%	$3.2B3.5%	$3.3B30.6%	$2.6B4.7%	$2.4B8.7%	$2.2B8.5%	$2.1B5.2%	$2.0B10.8%	$1.8B
Operating Income		$675M44.9%	$466M51.5%	$308M43.6%	$545M256.6%	-$348M156.6%	$615M11.3%	$553M15.4%	$479M47.9%	$324M10.8%	$292M
Interest Expense		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	$1M444.9%	$247K
Tax Provision		$171M35.7%	$126M63.0%	$77M43.3%	$136M161.7%	-$221M291.6%	$115M24.3%	$93M110.4%	$44M62.4%	$117M32.7%	$88M
EBITDA		$675M44.9%	$466M51.5%	$308M43.6%	$545M704.3%	-$90M111.1%	$811M3.5%	$784M13.2%	$692M20.1%	$577M39.0%	$415M
Net Income		$504M48.3%	$340M47.6%	$230M43.7%	$409M288.8%	-$216M146.5%	$465M12.1%	$415M7.8%	$385M78.3%	$216M43.5%	$150M
EPS (Diluted)		$7.9150.7%	$5.2549.6%	$3.5142.8%	$6.14287.2%	$-3.28146.5%	$7.0513.5%	$6.2110.1%	$5.6484.3%	$3.0650.7%	$2.03

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TTM (Trailing Twelve Months) data updates within 48 hours of quarterly filings.

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Revenue Growth

YOY expansion rate

+91% SCTR

7.1%

Sector Avg: 3.7%

Gross Margin

Core pricing power

+18% SCTR

44.0%

Sector Avg: 37.3%

Operating Margin

Operating efficiency

+18% SCTR

5.2%

Sector Avg: 4.4%

Return on Equity

Equity efficiency

+174% SCTR

26.2%

Sector Avg: 9.6%

Debt/Equity

Financial leverage

-81131% SCTR

528.0%

Sector Avg: 0.7%

Dividend Yield

Direct cash return

-NaN% SCTR

0.0%

Sector Avg: 0.0%

Financial History

Forensic Accounting Audit

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Asset Efficiencymedium RISK

Material decline in asset turnover efficiency detected

Margin Integritymedium RISK

High margin volatility — erratic forensic earnings quality

Algorithmic red flag detection based on regulatory SEC filings.

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Shareholder Returns

Capital Allocation audit

Smart Money Conviction

Neutral

Synthesized from recent 13F filings, Form 4 insider transactions, and outstanding short interest metrics.

Governance Audit

Weak Index

WeakModerateStrong

Lower quality and stability scores may indicate governance concerns. Verified against factor-based integrity benchmarks.

Executive Operations

CEO: Michael B. O'Sullivan

Insider alignment Audit

No recent insider transactions available for BURL

Major Institutional Blocks

Top 5 Holders

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Form 4 Filings

Recent Activity

Insider transaction data currently awaiting regulatory verification.

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Proxy Statement (DEF 14A)

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Insider Liquidity

Short Interest Trend

0.0% FLOAT SHORT

Float Short

0.00%

Days to Cover

2.74

Total Short

2.39M

Cycle \u0394

-19.6%

Settlement History (4 Periods)

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Institutional Peer Matrix

Top Retail Trade Universe

Factor Alpha Dispersion: Value vs. Quality

Quadrant I: High Quality / Undervalued

Quadrant III: Low Quality / Expensive

X-AXIS: EV/EBITDA (LOWER = CHEAPER) | Y-AXIS: ROE (HIGHER = ELITE) | RED CIRCLE = BURL ANALYSIS TARGET

Stock	Rating	Score▼	Quality	Value	Momentum	P/E	EV/EBITDA	ROE	ROA	Gross Mgn	Op Mgn	Net Mgn	Rev Growth	Div Yield	D/E	Mkt Cap	AUDIT
$ARCO Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.		73	85	89	65	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	$0	VS
$IMKTA INGLES MARKETS INC		70	73	89	76	11.3x	4.1x	6.9%	4.1%	24.3%	2.8%	1.9%	-3.4%	1.1%	33.0x	$1.2B	VS
$SGU STAR GROUP, L.P.		69	82	79	63	-	-	-25.2%	-10.6%	28.1%	-6.3%	-5.4%	-7.8%	6.1%	57.0x	$396M	VS
$EZPW EZCORP INC		68	77	82	89	7.2x	4.2x	12.0%	6.2%	59.1%	11.6%	8.5%	10.5%	0.0%	52.0x	$764M	VS
$HTHT H World Group Ltd		68	91	44	84	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	$0	VS
$DDL Dingdong (Cayman) Ltd		68	86	82	57	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	$0	VS
$SBH Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.		68	83	92	77	5.1x	2.3x	32.0%	6.6%	51.5%	8.4%	4.9%	-1.0%	0.0%	178.0x	$934M	VS
$SPH SUBURBAN PROPANE PARTNERS LP		67	80	90	53	-	13.0x	0.4%	-3.5%	61.7%	2.1%	-5.7%	2.2%	7.1%	190.0x	$1.2B	VS
$IHG INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP PLC /NEW/		67	63	81	67	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	$0	VS
$ROST ROSS STORES, INC.		67	63	55	83	25.2x	16.5x	34.8%	13.3%	28.0%	11.6%	9.1%	10.4%	1.0%	26.0x	$51.6B	VS
$BURL Burlington Stores, Inc.		53	47	36	71	49.5x	31.0x	26.2%	4.2%	44.0%	5.2%	3.9%	7.1%	0.0%	528.0x	$17.2B
SECTOR BENCH	-	-	-	-	-	21.4x	9.1x	9.6%	3.6%	37.3%	4.4%	2.4%	3.7%	0.0%	0.7x	-	REF

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Market Intelligence FAQ

Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 52.9/100. It ranks #1552 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 3-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.

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Equity Research Analysis: Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL)

FEBRUARY 2026|Blank Capital Research Unit|Spot: $308.00

Price$308.00

Composite Score52.9/100

RatingHOLD (3★)

Rank#1552 OF 7,333

Market Cap$17.2B

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Institutional Audit

Feb 25, 2026

Burlington Stores, Inc.

52.9

Sector Decomposition auditRetail Trade [N=236]

Factor	Global	Sector	Tilt
PROFITABILITY	47	53	-6DRAG
MOMENTUM	71	79	-8DRAG
VALUATION	36	29	+7ALPHA
INVESTMENT	23	7	+16ALPHA
STABILITY	65	70	-5NEUTRAL
SHORT INT	47	49	-2NEUTRAL

Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.

Executive Summary

Our model assigns Burlington Stores, Inc. a Hold rating, with a composite score of 52.9/100 and 3 out of 5 stars. Ranked #1552 of 7,333 stocks, BURL presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to initiate new positions nor weak enough to warrant selling. Investors already holding may consider maintaining their position while monitoring for changes in the factor profile.

Business Quality

With a quality score of 47/100, BURL shows adequate but unremarkable business quality. The company reports a return on equity of 26.2% (sector avg: 9.6%), gross margins of 44.0% (sector avg: 37.3%), net margins of 3.9% (sector avg: 2.4%). This suggests the company generates acceptable returns but may lack the competitive positioning or operational efficiency to stand out from peers.

Intrinsic Valuation

With a value score of 36/100, BURL appears somewhat expensive relative to its fundamentals. Key valuation metrics include a P/E ratio of 49.52x, an EV/EBITDA of 31.01x, a P/B ratio of 12.99x. Investors paying a premium here are likely betting on above-average growth or margin expansion to justify current prices.

Capital Reinvestment

Burlington Stores, Inc.'s investment score of 23/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of 7.1% vs. a sector average of 3.7% and a return on assets of 4.2% (sector: 3.6%). While this can be positive for mature, cash-generative businesses returning capital to shareholders, it may also signal a lack of growth opportunities or management conservatism.

Market Momentum

BURL shows strong momentum characteristics with a score of 71/100. The stock has been trending above key moving averages, indicating solid demand from institutional buyers. Revenue growth stands at 7.1% year-over-year, while a beta of 1.10 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. This level of momentum typically signals sustained investor confidence and favorable near-term price action.

Balance Sheet Health

BURL shows good financial stability with a score of 65/100. Key stability metrics include a beta of 1.10 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 528.00x (sector avg: 0.7x). This suggests manageable leverage and moderate price volatility, making it appropriate for investors seeking a balance between growth potential and capital preservation.

Institutional Risk Profile

The short interest score of 47/100 for BURL suggests somewhat elevated bearish positioning by institutional traders. Specific risk factors include elevated leverage (D/E: 528.00x). With a $17.2B market cap (large-cap), Burlington Stores, Inc. may experience above-average volatility. Investors should consider whether the short thesis has merit or if it creates a potential short-squeeze opportunity.

Sector Benchmark Analysis

Burlington Stores, Inc. is a large-cap company in the Retail Trade sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #1552 of 7,333 overall (79th percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of 26.2% exceeding the 9.6% sector median and operating margins of 5.2% above the 4.4% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Retail Trade peers.

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