Burlington Stores Inc (BURL)vsLands’ End Inc (LE)
BURL
Burlington Stores Inc
$317.05
-1.53%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $21.30B
LE
Lands’ End Inc
$11.27
-5.05%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $345.21M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Burlington Stores Inc generates 792% more annual revenue ($11.91B vs $1.34B). BURL leads profitability with a 5.2% profit margin vs 0.4%. LE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.68. BURL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
BURL
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
LE
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
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
-58.3%
Fair Value
$11.16
Current Price
$11.27
$0.11 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 34 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 10.7x book value
Grey zone — moderate risk
5.2% margin — thin
4.7% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 2.3% — below average capital efficiency
0.4% 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 : LE
The strongest argument for LE centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.68 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : LE
The primary concerns for LE are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 62.3x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LE carries more volatility with a beta of 2.31 — expect wider price swings.
BURL is growing revenue faster at 14.1% — sustainability is the question.
LE generates stronger free cash flow (60M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor APPAREL RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
BURL scores higher overall (59/100 vs 48/100) and 14.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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.
Lands’ End Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL RETAIL · USA
Lands' End, Inc. is a single-channel retailer of casual clothing, accessories, footwear, and home products in the United States, Europe, Asia, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Dodgeville, Wisconsin.
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