Burlington Stores Inc (BURL)vsCiti Trends Inc (CTRN)
BURL
Burlington Stores Inc
$317.05
-1.53%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $21.30B
CTRN
Citi Trends Inc
$43.06
-6.88%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $386.62M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Burlington Stores Inc generates 1303% more annual revenue ($11.91B vs $849.09M). BURL leads profitability with a 5.2% profit margin vs 1.4%. CTRN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.85. BURL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
BURL
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
CTRN
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-27.9%
Fair Value
$239.08
Current Price
$317.05
$77.97 premium
Margin of Safety
-43.6%
Fair Value
$32.10
Current Price
$43.06
$10.96 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 34 in profit
Earnings expanding 739.0% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 10.7x book value
Grey zone — moderate risk
5.2% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 4.5% — below average capital efficiency
1.4% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BURL
The strongest argument for BURL centers on Return on Equity. Revenue growth of 14.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : CTRN
The strongest argument for CTRN centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 14.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
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.
Bear Case : CTRN
The primary concerns for CTRN are P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.81 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 1.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CTRN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.88 — expect wider price swings.
CTRN is growing revenue faster at 14.4% — sustainability is the question.
CTRN generates stronger free cash flow (15M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor APPAREL RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
BURL scores higher overall (59/100 vs 57/100) and 14.1% 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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