Burlington StoresBURL +1.67%84 Gross Margin % is 44.17% as of Apr. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 41.86. GuruFocus rates BURL with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $291.51 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,117 Retail - Cyclical companies, Burlington Stores ranks better than 64.64% on this metric.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Burlington Stores had a gross margin of 44.17% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Burlington Stores Gross Margin % Related Terms
Burlington Stores Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Burlington Stores's Gross Margin % 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, URBN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Burlington Stores's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Burlington Stores's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Burlington Stores's Gross Margin % falls into.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Burlington Stores (BURL) has a Gross Margin % of 44.17% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Burlington Stores and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 41.86. Over the past decade, Burlington Stores' Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.32 to 43.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Burlington Stores ranks #395 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 35.4%.
Is Burlington Stores' Gross Margin % too high?
Burlington Stores' current Gross Margin % of 44.17% is near median its 10-year median of 41.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 38.32 to a high of 43.99. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.23. Burlington Stores' value of 44.17% is 21.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Burlington Stores ranks #395 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' Gross Margin % compare to LULU and GAP?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Burlington Stores ranks #395 out of 1117 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Burlington Stores in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.23. Burlington Stores' value of 44.17% is 21.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Burlington Stores' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.32 to 43.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.86 vs. the industry median of 36.23, 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 Gross Margin % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.23, based on 1,117 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Burlington Stores's current Gross Margin % of 44.17% is 21.9% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Burlington Stores and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Burlington Stores's current Gross Margin % is 44.17%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 41.86. 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 $291.51, compared to a current price of $337.79 — trading 15.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 44.17%, which is near median its 10-year median of 41.86 and 21.9% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.23. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Burlington Stores (BURL), the current Gross Margin % is 44.17% 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 $337.79 is trading 15.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $291.51.
GuruFocus considers Burlington Stores to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BURL:
Gross Margin %: 44.17% (near median its 10-year median of 41.86)
GF Value™: $291.51 vs. price of $337.79 (15.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21.9% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#395 of 1117)
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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