Burlington Stores Inc (BURL)vsCiti Trends Inc (CTRN)
BURL
Burlington Stores Inc
$239.04
+0.43%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $16.04B
CTRN
Citi Trends Inc
$60.62
-5.22%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $505.54M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Burlington Stores Inc generates 1303% more annual revenue ($12.21B vs $869.97M). BURL leads profitability with a 5.8% profit margin vs 0.8%. CTRN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.85. BURL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
BURL
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
CTRN
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-23.7%
Fair Value
$247.19
Current Price
$239.04
$8.15 premium
Margin of Safety
-37.4%
Fair Value
$33.55
Current Price
$60.62
$27.07 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 36 in profit
Earnings expanding 95.9% YoY
Earnings expanding 739.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
5.8% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 5.9% — below average capital efficiency
0.8% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BURL
The strongest argument for BURL centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 11.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : CTRN
The strongest argument for CTRN centers on EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 10.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BURL
The primary concerns for BURL are Altman Z-Score, Profit Margin, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 2.95 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : CTRN
The primary concerns for CTRN are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 70.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CTRN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.82 — expect wider price swings.
BURL is growing revenue faster at 11.0% — sustainability is the question.
BURL generates stronger free cash flow (-17M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor APPAREL RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
BURL scores higher overall (63/100 vs 54/100) and 11.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
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.
Citi Trends Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL RETAIL · USA
Citi Trends, Inc. is a retailer of affordable fashion clothing, accessories and home goods. The company is headquartered in Savannah, Georgia.
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