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Burlington StoresBURL +2.30%84 Days Sales Outstanding is 3.50 as of Apr. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 2.92. GuruFocus rates BURL with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $293.79 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,103 Retail - Cyclical companies, Burlington Stores ranks better than 86.76% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Burlington Stores's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
BURL'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.28 Med: 2.92 Max: 4.87
Current: 3.39
During the past 13 years, Burlington Stores's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 4.87. The lowest was 2.28. And the median was 2.92.
BURL's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 86.76% of 1103
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 18.71
vs BURL: 3.39
Burlington Stores's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Apr. 2025 (3.55) to Apr. 2026 (3.50).
Burlington Stores (NYSE:BURL) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Burlington Stores Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Burlington Stores Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Burlington Stores's Days Sales Outstanding 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, VSXY: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Burlington Stores's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Days Sales Outstanding vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Burlington Stores's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Burlington Stores's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Burlington Stores Days Sales Outstanding Calculation
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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 Days Sales Outstanding of 3.50 as of Apr. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Burlington Stores and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 2.92. Over the past decade, Burlington Stores' Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 2.28 to 4.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Burlington Stores ranks #146 out of 1103 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 13.2%.
Is Burlington Stores' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Burlington Stores' current Days Sales Outstanding of 3.50 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 2.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.28 to a high of 4.87. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 18.71. Burlington Stores' value of 3.50 is 81.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Burlington Stores ranks #146 out of 1103 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' Days Sales Outstanding compare to LULU and GAP?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Burlington Stores ranks #146 out of 1103 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Burlington Stores in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 18.71. Burlington Stores' value of 3.50 is 81.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Burlington Stores' own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 2.28 to 4.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.92 vs. the industry median of 18.71, Burlington Stores has consistently been below 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 Days Sales Outstanding for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Retail - Cyclical companies is 18.71, based on 1,103 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Burlington Stores's current Days Sales Outstanding of 3.50 is 81.3% below 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 Days Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Burlington Stores and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 18.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Burlington Stores's current Days Sales Outstanding is 3.50, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 2.92. 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 $293.79, compared to a current price of $358.01 — trading 21.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 3.50, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 2.92 and 81.3% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 18.71. 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 Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Burlington Stores (BURL), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 3.50 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 $358.01 is trading 21.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $293.79.
GuruFocus considers Burlington Stores to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BURL:
Days Sales Outstanding: 3.50 (20% above median its 10-year median of 2.92)
GF Value™: $293.79 vs. price of $358.01 (21.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 81.3% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#146 of 1103)
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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