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Burlington StoresBURL -0.04%85 EV-to-OCF is 19.48 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 20.96. GuruFocus rates BURL with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $292.66 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,127 Retail - Cyclical companies, Burlington Stores ranks worse than 79.5% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Burlington Stores's Enterprise Value is $25,743 Mil.
Burlington Stores's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $1,322 Mil. Therefore, Burlington Stores's EV-to-OCF for today is 19.48.
The historical rank and industry rank for Burlington Stores's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
BURL'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.24 Med: 20.96 Max: 114.01
Current: 19.48
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Burlington Stores was 114.01. The lowest was 11.24. And the median was 20.96.
BURL's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 79.5% of 1127
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 7.04
vs BURL: 19.48
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Burlington Stores's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Burlington Stores's share price for today is $327.59.
Burlington Stores's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $9.730.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Burlington Stores EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Burlington Stores EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Burlington Stores's EV-to-OCF 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.
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Burlington Stores's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Burlington Stores's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Burlington Stores's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Burlington Stores's current Enterprise Value is $25,743 Mil.
Burlington Stores's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $1,322 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-OCF of 19.48 as of Jul. 14, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 20.96. Over the past decade, Burlington Stores' EV-to-OCF has ranged from 11.24 to 114.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Burlington Stores ranks #896 out of 1127 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 79.5%.
Is Burlington Stores' EV-to-OCF too high?
Burlington Stores' current EV-to-OCF of 19.48 is near median its 10-year median of 20.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.24 to a high of 114.01. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.04. Burlington Stores' value of 19.48 is 176.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Burlington Stores ranks #896 out of 1127 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 Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Burlington Stores' EV-to-OCF compare to LULU and GAP?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Burlington Stores ranks #896 out of 1127 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Burlington Stores in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.04. Burlington Stores' value of 19.48 is 176.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Burlington Stores' own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 11.24 to 114.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.96 vs. the industry median of 7.04, 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 EV-to-OCF for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.04, based on 1,127 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Burlington Stores's current EV-to-OCF of 19.48 is 176.7% 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Burlington Stores's current EV-to-OCF is 19.48, which is near median its own 10-year median of 20.96. 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 $292.66, compared to a current price of $327.59 — trading 11.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 19.48, which is near median its 10-year median of 20.96 and 176.7% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.04. 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 EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Burlington Stores (BURL), the current EV-to-OCF is 19.48 as of Jul. 14, 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 $327.59 is trading 11.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $292.66.
GuruFocus considers Burlington Stores to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BURL:
EV-to-OCF: 19.48 (near median its 10-year median of 20.96)
GF Value™: $292.66 vs. price of $327.59 (11.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 176.7% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#896 of 1127)
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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