AKA Brands Holding Corp (AKA)vsBurlington Stores Inc (BURL)
AKA
AKA Brands Holding Corp
$10.56
-0.96%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $119.58M
BURL
Burlington Stores Inc
$289.88
-7.68%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $18.25B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Burlington Stores Inc generates 1874% more annual revenue ($11.91B vs $603.56M). BURL leads profitability with a 5.2% profit margin vs -4.4%. BURL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
AKA
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
BURL
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-9.4%
Fair Value
$9.83
Current Price
$10.56
$0.73 premium
Margin of Safety
-27.1%
Fair Value
$240.66
Current Price
$289.88
$49.22 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 34 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 0.7%
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -32.0% — below average capital efficiency
Moderate valuation
Trading at 9.9x book value
Grey zone — moderate risk
5.2% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AKA
The strongest argument for AKA centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : BURL
The strongest argument for BURL centers on Return on Equity, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 14.1% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.92 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AKA
The primary concerns for AKA are Market Cap, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.26 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : BURL
The primary concerns for BURL are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 3.20 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AKA profiles as a turnaround stock while BURL is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BURL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.47 — expect wider price swings.
BURL is growing revenue faster at 14.1% — sustainability is the question.
AKA generates stronger free cash flow (18M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BURL scores higher overall (65/100 vs 32/100) and 14.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
AKA Brands Holding Corp
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL RETAIL · USA
also known as Brands Holding Corp. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Burlington Stores Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL RETAIL · USA
Burlington Stores, Inc. is a branded apparel retailer in the United States. The company is headquartered in Burlington, New Jersey.
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