Burlington Stores Inc (BURL)vsLands’ End Inc (LE)
BURL
Burlington Stores Inc
$239.04
+0.43%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $16.04B
LE
Lands’ End Inc
$10.37
+0.39%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $332.62M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Burlington Stores Inc generates 830% more annual revenue ($12.21B vs $1.31B). LE leads profitability with a 26.2% profit margin vs 5.8%. LE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.68. LE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
BURL
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
LE
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-23.7%
Fair Value
$247.19
Current Price
$239.04
$8.15 premium
Margin of Safety
-62.6%
Fair Value
$10.87
Current Price
$10.37
$0.50 premium
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
Every $100 of equity generates 69 in profit
Keeps 26 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 8.5%
Earnings declined 32.7%
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 : LE
The strongest argument for LE centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.2% and operating margin at -8.7%. PEG of 0.68 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 : LE
The primary concerns for LE are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BURL profiles as a value stock while LE is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
LE carries more volatility with a beta of 2.34 — 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.
Bottom Line
BURL scores higher overall (63/100 vs 63/100) and 11.0% revenue growth. Both earn "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.
Lands’ End Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL RETAIL · USA
Lands' End, Inc. is a single-channel retailer of casual clothing, accessories, footwear, and home products in the United States, Europe, Asia, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Dodgeville, Wisconsin.
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