Burlington Stores Inc (BURL)vsLands’ End Inc (LE)
BURL
Burlington Stores Inc
$329.27
+1.27%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $20.38B
LE
Lands’ End Inc
$13.34
+6.21%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $369.65M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Burlington Stores Inc generates 766% more annual revenue ($11.56B vs $1.34B). BURL leads profitability with a 5.3% profit margin vs 0.4%. LE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.68. BURL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
BURL
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
LE
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+18.0%
Fair Value
$372.81
Current Price
$329.27
$43.54 discount
Margin of Safety
-1348.4%
Fair Value
$1.22
Current Price
$13.34
$12.12 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 38 in profit
Earnings expanding 20.2% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 11.3x book value
5.3% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
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, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 11.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : LE
The strongest argument for LE centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book. 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, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : LE
The primary concerns for LE are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 67.2x 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 2.42 — expect wider price swings.
BURL is growing revenue faster at 11.3% — 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 (63/100 vs 46/100) and 11.3% 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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