Burlington Stores Inc (BURL)vsLive Ventures Inc (LIVE)
BURL
Burlington Stores Inc
$239.04
+0.43%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $16.04B
LIVE
Live Ventures Inc
$8.08
-1.46%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $26.94M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Burlington Stores Inc generates 2711% more annual revenue ($12.21B vs $434.25M). BURL leads profitability with a 5.8% profit margin vs -0.6%. BURL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
BURL
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
LIVE
Avoid30
out of 100
Grade: F
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
+85.9%
Fair Value
$138.16
Current Price
$8.08
$130.08 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 36 in profit
Earnings expanding 95.9% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
ROE of 4.2% — below average capital efficiency
Operating margin of 4.8%
Revenue declined 3.2%
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 : LIVE
The strongest argument for LIVE centers on Price/Book.
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 : LIVE
The primary concerns for LIVE are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Debt-to-equity of 2.44 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BURL profiles as a value stock while LIVE is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
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.
LIVE generates stronger free cash flow (5M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BURL scores higher overall (63/100 vs 30/100) and 11.0% revenue growth. LIVE offers better value entry with a 85.9% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" 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.
Live Ventures Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL · USA
Live Ventures Incorporated is engaged in flooring manufacturing, steel fabrication and retail businesses in the United States. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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