Burlington Stores Inc (BURL)vsLululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU)
BURL
Burlington Stores Inc
$237.12
-1.03%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $16.04B
LULU
Lululemon Athletica Inc.
$98.06
-1.34%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $11.42B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Burlington Stores Inc generates 10% more annual revenue ($12.21B vs $11.09B). LULU leads profitability with a 12.8% profit margin vs 5.8%. LULU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.77. BURL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
BURL
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
LULU
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-23.8%
Fair Value
$247.04
Current Price
$237.12
$9.92 premium
Margin of Safety
+70.5%
Fair Value
$595.37
Current Price
$98.06
$497.31 discount
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
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 30 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
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
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 4.3%
Earnings declined 5.9%
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 : LULU
The strongest argument for LULU centers on P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity. PEG of 0.77 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 : LULU
The primary concerns for LULU are Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BURL profiles as a value stock while LULU is a declining 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.
LULU generates stronger free cash flow (225M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BURL scores higher overall (63/100 vs 62/100) and 11.0% revenue growth. LULU offers better value entry with a 70.5% margin of safety. 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.
Lululemon Athletica Inc.
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL RETAIL · USA
lululemon athletica inc. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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