Burlington StoresBURL 84 Buyback Yield % is 1.34 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 2.12. GuruFocus rates BURL with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $291.51 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 408 Retail - Cyclical companies, Burlington Stores ranks better than 74.02% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Burlington Stores's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
BURL vs LULU, GAP, URBN: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Burlington Stores's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Burlington Stores Buyback Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Burlington Stores's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Burlington Stores's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Burlington Stores (BURL) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.34 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Burlington Stores and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 2.12. Over the past decade, Burlington Stores' Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.08 to 6.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Burlington Stores ranks #106 out of 408 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 26%.
Is Burlington Stores' Buyback Yield % too high?
Burlington Stores' current Buyback Yield % of 1.34 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 2.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 6.17. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.12. Burlington Stores' value of 1.34 is 1016.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Burlington Stores ranks #106 out of 408 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Burlington Stores has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Burlington Stores' Buyback Yield % compare to LULU and GAP?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Burlington Stores ranks #106 out of 408 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Burlington Stores in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.12. Burlington Stores' value of 1.34 is 1016.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Burlington Stores' own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.08 to 6.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.12 vs. the industry median of 0.12, Burlington Stores has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.12, based on 408 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Burlington Stores's current Buyback Yield % of 1.34 is 1016.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Burlington Stores and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Burlington Stores's current Buyback Yield % is 1.34, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 2.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Burlington Stores stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burlington Stores (BURL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $291.51, compared to a current price of $337.79 — trading 15.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.34, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 2.12 and 1016.7% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.12. Burlington Stores' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Burlington Stores (BURL), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.34 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Burlington Stores (BURL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burlington Stores stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $337.79 is trading 15.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $291.51.
GuruFocus considers Burlington Stores to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BURL:
Buyback Yield %: 1.34 (37% below median its 10-year median of 2.12)
GF Value™: $291.51 vs. price of $337.79 (15.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1016.7% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#106 of 408)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BURL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Burlington Stores Inc is an off-price retailer offering an extensive selection of in-season, fashion-focused merchandise, including women's ready-to-wear apparel, menswear, youth apparel, baby, beauty, footwear, accessories, home, toys, gifts, and coats. The company sells a broad selection of desirable, first-quality, current-brand, labeled merchandise acquired directly from nationally recognized manufacturers and other suppliers. It sells products in categories such as Ladies apparel, Accessories and shoes, Home, Mens apparel, Kids apparel and baby, and Outerwear.
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