Burlington Stores Inc (BURL)vsVertiv Holdings Co (VRT)
BURL
Burlington Stores Inc
$292.21
-4.04%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $18.36B
VRT
Vertiv Holdings Co
$367.92
+8.22%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $130.60B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Burlington Stores Inc generates 7% more annual revenue ($11.56B vs $10.84B). VRT leads profitability with a 14.4% profit margin vs 5.3%. VRT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.66. VRT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
BURL
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
VRT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-13.2%
Fair Value
$270.17
Current Price
$292.21
$22.04 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for VRT.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 38 in profit
Earnings expanding 20.2% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 45 in profit
Revenue surging 30.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 135.7% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 10.0x book value
5.3% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 35.7x book value
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 : VRT
The strongest argument for VRT centers on Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 30.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BURL
The primary concerns for BURL are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : VRT
The primary concerns for VRT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 85.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BURL profiles as a value stock while VRT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
VRT carries more volatility with a beta of 2.10 — expect wider price swings.
VRT is growing revenue faster at 30.1% — sustainability is the question.
VRT generates stronger free cash flow (654M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VRT scores higher overall (67/100 vs 63/100) and 30.1% revenue growth. 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.
Vertiv Holdings Co
INDUSTRIALS · ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS · USA
Vertiv Holdings Co designs, manufactures and services critical digital infrastructure technologies and lifecycle services for data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial environments in the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The company is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
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