Burlington Stores Inc (BURL)vsLululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU)
BURL
Burlington Stores Inc
$310.38
-0.52%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $19.53B
LULU
Lululemon Athletica Inc.
$162.82
-1.66%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $19.10B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Burlington Stores Inc generates 4% more annual revenue ($11.55B vs $11.10B). LULU leads profitability with a 14.2% profit margin vs 5.3%. LULU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.91. LULU earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
BURL
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
LULU
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+17.8%
Fair Value
$371.98
Current Price
$310.38
$61.60 discount
Margin of Safety
-82.8%
Fair Value
$96.22
Current Price
$162.82
$66.60 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 38 in profit
Earnings expanding 20.3% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 34 in profit
Revenue surging 80.0% year-over-year
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 11.0x book value
5.3% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
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, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 11.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : LULU
The strongest argument for LULU centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 80.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.91 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 Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BURL profiles as a value stock while LULU is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BURL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.70 — expect wider price swings.
LULU is growing revenue faster at 80.0% — sustainability is the question.
LULU generates stronger free cash flow (922M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LULU scores higher overall (65/100 vs 63/100) and 80.0% revenue growth. BURL offers better value entry with a 17.8% margin of safety. 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.
Lululemon Athletica Inc.
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL RETAIL · USA
lululemon athletica inc. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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