Burlington Stores Inc (BURL)vsLululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU)
BURL
Burlington Stores Inc
$312.67
+1.10%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $19.98B
LULU
Lululemon Athletica Inc.
$128.98
-3.44%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $15.67B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Burlington Stores Inc generates 4% more annual revenue ($11.56B vs $11.10B). LULU leads profitability with a 14.2% profit margin vs 5.3%. LULU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.64. BURL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
BURL
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
LULU
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-13.4%
Fair Value
$269.81
Current Price
$312.67
$42.86 premium
Margin of Safety
+71.2%
Fair Value
$609.94
Current Price
$128.98
$480.96 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 38 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 20.2% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 34 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 22.3%
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 10.7x book value
5.3% margin — thin
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
0.8% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 18.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BURL
The strongest argument for BURL centers on Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 11.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.92 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : LULU
The strongest argument for LULU centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score. PEG of 0.64 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 : LULU
The primary concerns for LULU are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BURL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.62 — expect wider price swings.
BURL is growing revenue faster at 11.3% — sustainability is the question.
LULU generates stronger free cash flow (960M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor APPAREL RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
BURL scores higher overall (69/100 vs 65/100) and 11.3% revenue growth. LULU offers better value entry with a 71.2% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
Lululemon Athletica Inc.
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL RETAIL · USA
lululemon athletica inc. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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