Burlington Stores Inc (BURL)vsWilliams Companies Inc (WMB)
BURL
Burlington Stores Inc
$329.27
+1.27%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $20.38B
WMB
Williams Companies Inc
$73.81
-0.87%
ENERGY · Cap: $90.96B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Williams Companies Inc generates 2% more annual revenue ($11.83B vs $11.56B). WMB leads profitability with a 22.1% profit margin vs 5.3%. WMB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.47. WMB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
BURL
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
WMB
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
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
+29.0%
Fair Value
$100.15
Current Price
$73.81
$26.34 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 38 in profit
Earnings expanding 20.2% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 41.2%
Earnings expanding 50.8% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 11.3x book value
5.3% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
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 11.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : WMB
The strongest argument for WMB centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.1% and operating margin at 41.2%.
Bear Case : BURL
The primary concerns for BURL are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : WMB
The primary concerns for WMB are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BURL profiles as a value stock while WMB is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BURL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.70 — expect wider price swings.
BURL is growing revenue faster at 11.3% — sustainability is the question.
BURL generates stronger free cash flow (-62M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WMB scores higher overall (67/100 vs 63/100), backed by strong 22.1% margins. BURL offers better value entry with a 18.0% 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.
Williams Companies Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS MIDSTREAM · USA
The Williams Companies, Inc., is an American energy company based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Its core business is natural gas processing and transportation, with additional petroleum and electricity generation assets.
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