Burlington Stores Inc (BURL)vsRent the Runway Inc (RENT)
BURL
Burlington Stores Inc
$227.44
-2.07%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $16.04B
RENT
Rent the Runway Inc
$2.07
+7.25%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $127.80M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Burlington Stores Inc generates 3387% more annual revenue ($12.21B vs $350.10M). RENT leads profitability with a 8.5% profit margin vs 5.8%. RENT trades at a lower P/E of 0.5x. BURL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
BURL
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
RENT
Avoid34
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-23.7%
Fair Value
$247.19
Current Price
$227.44
$19.75 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for RENT.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 36 in profit
Earnings expanding 95.9% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 29.2% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
5.8% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -775.0% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : RENT
The strongest argument for RENT centers on P/E Ratio, Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 29.2% 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 : RENT
The primary concerns for RENT are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BURL profiles as a value stock while RENT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BURL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.42 — expect wider price swings.
RENT is growing revenue faster at 29.2% — sustainability is the question.
RENT generates stronger free cash flow (-5M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BURL scores higher overall (63/100 vs 34/100) and 11.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" 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.
Rent the Runway Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL RETAIL · USA
Rent the Runway, Inc. rents women's designer dresses, clothing and accessories through its stores and online platform.
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