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Same-store sales, also known as comparable-store sales, is the most important financial metric in the retail industry to evaluate the performance of existing stores. It equals the percentage growth of the average sales per store from the previous period to current period.
A positive number indicates that more sales are generated in the same store compared with the previous period, which suggests growing demand. The higher the number is, the more growth the retailer has.
Burlington Stores's Change in Same Store Sales % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 6.00%
, which is higher than
4.00% for the pervious quarter ended in Jan. 2026.
Burlington Stores's Change in Same Store Sales % for the annual that ended in Jan. 2026 was 2.00%
, which is lower than
4.00% for the pervious year ended in Jan. 2025.
The historical rank and industry rank for Burlington Stores's Change in Same Store Sales % or its related term are showing as below:
BURL's Change in Same Store Sales % is not ranked *
in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Industry Median: * Ranked among companies with meaningful Change in Same Store Sales % only.
Burlington Stores (NYSE:BURL) Change in Same Store Sales % Explanation
Same-store sales, also known as comparable-store sales, is the most important financial metric in the retail industry to evaluate the performance of existing stores. It equals the percentage growth of the average sales per store from the previous period to current period.
A positive number indicates that more sales are generated in the same store compared with the previous period, meaning growing demand, while a negative number indicates the opposite. The higher the number is, the more growth the retailer has.
Same-store sales can be improved by two factors: average ticket size and the number of tickets. If each customer buys more, the average ticket size will increase. If more customers come to the store, the number of tickets will increase.
Burlington Stores Change in Same Store Sales % Related Terms
Burlington Stores Change in Same Store Sales % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Burlington Stores's Change in Same Store Sales % 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 Change in Same Store Sales % Chart
BURL vs LULU, GAP, VSXY: Change in Same Store Sales % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Burlington Stores's Change in Same Store Sales %, along with its competitors' market caps and Change in Same Store Sales % 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.
What does a Change in Same Store Sales % of 6.00% mean?
Burlington Stores (BURL) has a Change in Same Store Sales % of 6.00% as of Apr. 2026. Same Store Sales equals the percentage growth of the average sales per store from the previous period to current period. View historical data on Burlington Stores and its competitors.
Is Burlington Stores' Change in Same Store Sales % too high?
Burlington Stores' current Change in Same Store Sales % is 6.00%. 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' Change in Same Store Sales % compare to LULU and GAP?
Burlington Stores' Change in Same Store Sales % of 6.00% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Change in Same Store Sales % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Change in Same Store Sales % depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Change in Same Store Sales % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Change in Same Store Sales % mean?
A high Change in Same Store Sales % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Same Store Sales equals the percentage growth of the average sales per store from the previous period to current period. View historical data on Burlington Stores and its competitors. Burlington Stores's current Change in Same Store Sales % is 6.00%. 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 $293.63, compared to a current price of $349.97 — trading 19.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Change in Same Store Sales % is 6.00%. 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 Change in Same Store Sales % calculated?
Change in Same Store Sales % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Burlington Stores (BURL), the current Change in Same Store Sales % is 6.00% 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 $349.97 is trading 19.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $293.63.
GuruFocus considers Burlington Stores to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BURL:
Change in Same Store Sales %: 6.00%
GF Value™: $293.63 vs. price of $349.97 (19.2% above fair value)
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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