Burlington StoresBURL +1.95%85 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 27.70% as of Apr. 2026, which is 115% above its 10-year median of 12.90. GuruFocus rates BURL with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $292.50 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 909 Retail - Cyclical companies, Burlington Stores ranks better than 79.98% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Burlington Stores's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 19.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 27.70% 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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Burlington Stores was 108.10% per year. The lowest was -40.30% per year. And the median was 12.90% per year.
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Burlington Stores 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
BURL vs LULU, GAP, VSXY: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Burlington Stores's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Burlington Stores's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Burlington Stores's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 27.70% mean?
Burlington Stores (BURL) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 27.70% as of Apr. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Burlington Stores and its competitors. This is 115% above median its historical median of 12.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Burlington Stores ranks #182 out of 909 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 20%.
Is Burlington Stores' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Burlington Stores' current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 27.70% is 115% above median its 10-year median of 12.90. The Retail - Cyclical industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.10. Burlington Stores' value of 27.70% is 443.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Burlington Stores ranks #182 out of 909 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 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Burlington Stores' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to LULU and GAP?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Burlington Stores ranks #182 out of 909 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Burlington Stores in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.10. Burlington Stores' value of 27.70% is 443.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.90 vs. the industry median of 5.10, 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Retail - Cyclical companies is 5.10, based on 909 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Burlington Stores's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 27.70% is 443.1% 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Burlington Stores and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Burlington Stores's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 27.70%, which is 115% above median its own 10-year median of 12.90. 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 $292.50, compared to a current price of $327.72 — trading 12% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 27.70%, which is 115% above median its 10-year median of 12.90 and 443.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 5.10. Burlington Stores' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Burlington Stores (BURL), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 27.70% 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 $327.72 is trading 12% above its estimated GF Value™ of $292.50.
GuruFocus considers Burlington Stores to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BURL:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 27.70% (115% above median its 10-year median of 12.90)
GF Value™: $292.50 vs. price of $327.72 (12% above fair value)
Industry Position: 443.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#182 of 909)
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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