Burlington Stores Inc (BURL)vsWelltower Inc (WELL)
BURL
Burlington Stores Inc
$329.27
+1.27%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $20.38B
WELL
Welltower Inc
$196.73
+0.06%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $137.19B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Burlington Stores Inc generates 7% more annual revenue ($11.56B vs $10.84B). WELL leads profitability with a 8.6% profit margin vs 5.3%. BURL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.99. BURL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
BURL
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
WELL
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
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
-2052.0%
Fair Value
$9.66
Current Price
$196.73
$187.07 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 38 in profit
Earnings expanding 20.2% YoY
Revenue surging 41.3% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 11.3x book value
5.3% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 2.5% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 26.3%
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 : WELL
The strongest argument for WELL centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 41.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BURL
The primary concerns for BURL are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : WELL
The primary concerns for WELL are Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 138.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BURL profiles as a value stock while WELL is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BURL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.70 — expect wider price swings.
WELL is growing revenue faster at 41.3% — sustainability is the question.
WELL generates stronger free cash flow (647M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BURL scores higher overall (63/100 vs 39/100) 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.
Welltower Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - HEALTHCARE FACILITIES · USA
Welltower Inc. is a real estate investment trust that invests in healthcare infrastructure.
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