Burlington Stores Inc (BURL)vseBay Inc (EBAY)
BURL
Burlington Stores Inc
$239.93
+0.48%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $14.70B
EBAY
eBay Inc
$118.62
-1.91%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $52.52B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Burlington Stores Inc generates 2% more annual revenue ($12.21B vs $12.01B). EBAY leads profitability with a 18.6% profit margin vs 5.8%. EBAY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.64. EBAY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
BURL
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
EBAY
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-24.0%
Fair Value
$246.69
Current Price
$239.93
$6.76 premium
Margin of Safety
-26.5%
Fair Value
$95.82
Current Price
$118.62
$22.80 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 36 in profit
Earnings expanding 95.9% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 48 in profit
Earnings expanding 55.0% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 21.6%
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
5.8% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Trading at 11.3x book value
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 : EBAY
The strongest argument for EBAY centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.6% and operating margin at 21.6%. Revenue growth of 14.8% 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 : EBAY
The primary concerns for EBAY are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Debt-to-equity of 1.53 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BURL profiles as a value stock while EBAY is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BURL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.43 — expect wider price swings.
EBAY is growing revenue faster at 14.8% — sustainability is the question.
EBAY generates stronger free cash flow (300M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
EBAY scores higher overall (70/100 vs 63/100), backed by strong 18.6% margins and 14.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
eBay Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · INTERNET RETAIL · USA
eBay Inc. is an American multinational e-commerce corporation based in San Jose, California, that facilitates consumer-to-consumer and business-to-consumer sales through its website.
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