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Burlington StoresBURL +0.03%84 Operating Cash Flow per Share is $20.56 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates BURL with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $296.74 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 820 Retail - Cyclical companies, Burlington Stores ranks better than 72.32% on this metric.
Burlington Stores's operating cash flow per share for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.96.
Burlington Stores's operating cash flow per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $20.56.
During the past 12 months, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate of Burlington Stores was 70.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 28.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 30.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 9.70% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the OCF Growth Rate using Operating Cash Flow per Share data.
The historical rank and industry rank for Burlington Stores's Operating Cash Flow per Share or its related term are showing as below:
BURL'
s 3-Year OCF Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -35.5 Med: 9.5 Max: 122.3
Current: 28.5
During the past 13 years, Burlington Stores's highest 3-Year average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 122.30% per year. The lowest was -35.50% per year. And the median was 9.50% per year.
BURL's 3-Year OCF Growth Rate is ranked better than 72.32% of 820
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 9.5
vs BURL: 28.50
Burlington Stores Operating Cash Flow per Share Related Terms
Burlington Stores Operating Cash Flow per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Burlington Stores's Operating Cash Flow per Share 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.
Burlington Stores Operating Cash Flow per Share Chart
BURL vs LULU, GAP, VSXY: Operating Cash Flow per Share Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Burlington Stores's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow 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 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Burlington Stores's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Burlington Stores's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow falls into.
Operating Cash Flow per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $20.56
* 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.
What does a Operating Cash Flow per Share of $20.56 mean?
Burlington Stores (BURL) has a Operating Cash Flow per Share of $20.56 as of Apr. 2026. Operating cash flow per share equals the per-share amount of cash flow from operations. View historical data on Burlington Stores and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Burlington Stores ranks #227 out of 820 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 27.7%.
Is Burlington Stores' Operating Cash Flow per Share too high?
Burlington Stores' current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $20.56. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Operating Cash Flow per Share is 9.50. Burlington Stores' value of $20.56 is 116.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Burlington Stores ranks #227 out of 820 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' Operating Cash Flow per Share compare to LULU and GAP?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Burlington Stores ranks #227 out of 820 companies for Operating Cash Flow per Share. This puts Burlington Stores in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Cash Flow per Share is 9.50. Burlington Stores' value of $20.56 is 116.4% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Cash Flow per Share for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Operating Cash Flow per Share among Retail - Cyclical companies is 9.50, based on 820 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Cash Flow per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Cash Flow per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Burlington Stores's current Operating Cash Flow per Share of $20.56 is 116.4% 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 Operating Cash Flow per Share mean?
A high Operating Cash Flow per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating cash flow per share equals the per-share amount of cash flow from operations. View historical data on Burlington Stores and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Operating Cash Flow per Share is 9.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Burlington Stores's current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $20.56. 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 $296.74, compared to a current price of $336.95 — trading 13.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $20.56 and 116.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 9.50. Burlington Stores' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Cash Flow per Share calculated?
Operating Cash Flow per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Burlington Stores (BURL), the current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $20.56 as of Apr. 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 $336.95 is trading 13.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $296.74.
GuruFocus considers Burlington Stores to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BURL:
Operating Cash Flow per Share: $20.56
GF Value™: $296.74 vs. price of $336.95 (13.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 116.4% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#227 of 820)
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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