Burlington Stores Inc (BURL)vsWelltower Inc (WELL)
BURL
Burlington Stores Inc
$304.51
-0.68%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $19.26B
WELL
Welltower Inc
$214.63
+0.79%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $150.32B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Welltower Inc generates 2% more annual revenue ($11.77B vs $11.56B). WELL leads profitability with a 12.0% profit margin vs 5.3%. BURL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.92. BURL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
BURL
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
WELL
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-13.2%
Fair Value
$270.17
Current Price
$304.51
$34.34 premium
Margin of Safety
-57.2%
Fair Value
$132.26
Current Price
$214.63
$82.37 premium
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
Revenue surging 38.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 157.9% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 10.4x book value
5.3% margin — thin
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
ROE of 3.7% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : WELL
The strongest argument for WELL centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 38.3% 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 102.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BURL profiles as a value stock while WELL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BURL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.48 — expect wider price swings.
WELL is growing revenue faster at 38.3% — sustainability is the question.
WELL generates stronger free cash flow (282M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BURL scores higher overall (69/100 vs 57/100) and 11.3% 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.
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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