Burlington Stores Inc (BURL)vsVale SA ADR (VALE)
BURL
Burlington Stores Inc
$329.27
+1.27%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $20.38B
VALE
Vale SA ADR
$15.14
+1.82%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $64.24B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Vale SA ADR generates 1748% more annual revenue ($213.59B vs $11.56B). VALE leads profitability with a 6.5% profit margin vs 5.3%. BURL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.99. BURL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
BURL
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
VALE
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
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
-47.9%
Fair Value
$11.75
Current Price
$15.14
$3.39 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 38 in profit
Earnings expanding 20.2% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 27.6%
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 11.3x book value
5.3% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
0.5% revenue growth
ROE of 5.9% — below average capital efficiency
6.5% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BURL
The strongest argument for BURL centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 11.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : VALE
The strongest argument for VALE centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : BURL
The primary concerns for BURL are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : VALE
The primary concerns for VALE are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
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.
VALE generates stronger free cash flow (723M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor APPAREL RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
BURL scores higher overall (63/100 vs 55/100) and 11.3% 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.
Vale SA ADR
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
Vale SA produces and sells iron ore and iron ore pellets for use as raw material in steelmaking in Brazil and internationally. The company is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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