Burlington Stores Inc (BURL)vsCaleres Inc (CAL)
BURL
Burlington Stores Inc
$232.22
-2.85%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $16.04B
CAL
Caleres Inc
$12.51
+5.30%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $431.66M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Burlington Stores Inc generates 329% more annual revenue ($12.21B vs $2.85B). BURL leads profitability with a 5.8% profit margin vs 1.9%. CAL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.82. CAL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
BURL
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
CAL
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-23.7%
Fair Value
$247.19
Current Price
$232.22
$14.97 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CAL.
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 762.0% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
5.8% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Grey zone — moderate risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.1% — below average capital efficiency
1.9% margin — thin
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 : CAL
The strongest argument for CAL centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.82 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : CAL
The primary concerns for CAL are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.55 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 1.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BURL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.42 — expect wider price swings.
BURL is growing revenue faster at 11.0% — sustainability is the question.
BURL generates stronger free cash flow (-17M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor APPAREL RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
CAL scores higher overall (66/100 vs 63/100). 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.
Caleres Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL RETAIL · USA
Caleres, Inc. is engaged in the retail and wholesale of footwear in the United States, China, Canada, China, and Guam. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
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