BURL (Burlington Stores) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.74 (As of Sep. 04, 2026) — 11% Below Median

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BURL Burlington Stores Inc BURL
85 GF Score
Price $258.56
GF Value $306.65
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Burlington Stores Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Burlington Stores BURL +0.58% 85 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.74 as of Sep. 04, 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 1.95. GuruFocus rates BURL with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $306.65 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 798 Retail - Cyclical companies, Burlington Stores ranks worse than 82.08% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-04), Burlington Stores's current share price is $258.56. Burlington Stores's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 was $148.92. Burlington Stores's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.74.

The historical rank and industry rank for Burlington Stores's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BURL' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.05   Med: 1.95   Max: 3.28
Current: 1.74

During the past years, Burlington Stores's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.28. The lowest was 1.05. And the median was 1.95.

BURL's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
82.08% of 798 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.52 vs BURL: 1.74

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Burlington Stores's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jul. 2026 was $46.987. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $148.92 for the trailing ten years ended in Jul. 2026.

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Burlington Stores  (NYSE:BURL) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Burlington Stores Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Burlington Stores Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Burlington Stores's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Burlington Stores Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Burlington Stores Quarterly Data
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BURL vs LULU, GAP, VSXY: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Burlington Stores's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Burlington Stores's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Burlington Stores's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Burlington Stores Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Burlington Stores's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=258.56/148.92
=1.74

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Burlington Stores's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Jul. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jul. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jul. 2026)
=46.987/333.9180*333.9180
=46.987

Current CPI (Jul. 2026) = 333.9180.

Burlington Stores Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201610 18.842 241.729 26.028
201701 23.876 242.839 32.831
201704 18.911 244.524 25.825
201707 19.336 244.786 26.377
201710 20.773 246.663 28.121
201801 28.054 247.867 37.793
201804 22.107 250.546 29.463
201807 21.881 252.006 28.993
201810 23.911 252.885 31.573
201901 29.233 251.712 38.780
201904 24.128 255.548 31.527
201907 24.705 256.571 32.153
201910 26.528 257.346 34.421
202001 32.959 257.971 42.662
202004 12.224 256.389 15.920
202007 15.351 259.101 19.784
202010 24.989 260.388 32.046
202101 34.460 261.582 43.989
202104 32.239 267.054 40.311
202107 32.374 273.003 39.598
202110 33.781 276.589 40.783
202201 38.470 281.148 45.691
202204 28.955 289.109 33.443
202207 30.138 296.276 33.967
202210 31.154 298.012 34.908
202301 41.942 299.170 46.813
202304 32.730 303.363 36.027
202307 33.439 305.691 36.527
202310 35.328 307.671 38.342
202401 48.399 308.417 52.401
202404 36.746 313.548 39.133
202407 38.327 314.540 40.688
202410 39.163 315.664 41.428
202501 50.265 317.671 52.836
202504 39.122 320.795 40.722
202507 42.338 323.048 43.763
202510 42.306 0.000
202601 56.867 325.252 58.382
202604 44.532 333.020 44.652
202607 46.987 333.918 46.987

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.74 mean?
Burlington Stores (BURL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.74 as of Sep. 04, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Burlington Stores and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 1.95. Over the past decade, Burlington Stores' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.05 to 3.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Burlington Stores ranks #655 out of 798 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 82.1%.
Is Burlington Stores' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Burlington Stores' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.74 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 1.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.05 to a high of 3.28. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.52. Burlington Stores' value of 1.74 is 234.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Burlington Stores ranks #655 out of 798 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Burlington Stores has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Burlington Stores' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to LULU and GAP?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Burlington Stores ranks #655 out of 798 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Burlington Stores in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.52. Burlington Stores' value of 1.74 is 234.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Burlington Stores' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.05 to 3.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.95 vs. the industry median of 0.52, 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.52, based on 798 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Burlington Stores's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.74 is 234.6% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Burlington Stores and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Burlington Stores's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.74, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 1.95. 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 Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $306.65, compared to a current price of $258.56 — trading 15.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.74, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 1.95 and 234.6% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.52. Burlington Stores' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Burlington Stores (BURL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.74 as of Sep. 04, 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 undervalued. The current stock price of $258.56 is trading 15.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $306.65. GuruFocus considers Burlington Stores to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BURL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.74 (11% below median its 10-year median of 1.95)
  • GF Value™: $306.65 vs. price of $258.56 (15.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 234.6% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#655 of 798)

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 Business Description

Address 2006 Route 130 North, Burlington, NJ, USA, 08016
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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