BURL (Burlington Stores) Inventory Turnover: 1.16 (As of Apr. 2026)


BURL Burlington Stores Inc BURL
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Price $337.79
GF Value $291.51
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Burlington Stores Inventory Turnover?

Burlington Stores BURL +1.67% 84 Inventory Turnover is 1.16 as of Apr. 2026. 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.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. It is calculated as Cost of Goods Sold divided by Total Inventories. Burlington Stores's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $1,595 Mil. Burlington Stores's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $1,378 Mil. Burlington Stores's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.16.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Burlington Stores's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was 78.85.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Burlington Stores's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.48.

Burlington Stores  (NYSE:BURL) Inventory Turnover Explanation

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. A higher Inventory Turnover means the company has light inventory. Therefore the company spends less money on storage, write downs, and obsolete inventory. If the inventory is too light, it may affect sales because the company may not have enough to meet demand.

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Burlington Stores's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Apr. 2026 )*Days in Period
=1378.054/1594.804*365 / 4
=78.85

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Burlington Stores's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Apr. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=1378.054 / 2856.461
=0.48

* 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.

Be Aware

Usually retailers pile up their inventories at holiday seasons to meet the stronger demand. Therefore, the inventory of a particular quarter of a year should not be used to calculate Inventory Turnover. An average inventory is a better indication.

Burlington Stores Inventory Turnover Related Terms

Burlington Stores Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Burlington Stores's Inventory Turnover 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 Inventory Turnover Chart

Burlington Stores Annual Data
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Inventory Turnover
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Burlington Stores Quarterly Data
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Burlington Stores Inventory Turnover Calculation

Burlington Stores's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (A: Jan. 2026 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: Jan. 2026 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: Jan. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Jan. 2026 )) / count )
=6486.922 / ((1250.775 + 1311.903) / 2 )
=6486.922 / 1281.339
=5.06

Burlington Stores's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Apr. 2026 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Jan. 2026 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Apr. 2026 )) / count )
=1594.804 / ((1311.903 + 1444.205) / 2 )
=1594.804 / 1378.054
=1.16

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Inventory Turnover →
What does a Inventory Turnover of 1.16 mean?
Burlington Stores (BURL) has a Inventory Turnover of 1.16 as of Apr. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Burlington Stores and its competitors.
Is Burlington Stores' Inventory Turnover too high?
Burlington Stores' current Inventory Turnover is 1.16. 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' Inventory Turnover compare to LULU and GAP?
Burlington Stores' Inventory Turnover of 1.16 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Inventory Turnover for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Inventory Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Inventory Turnover mean?
A high Inventory Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Burlington Stores and its competitors. Burlington Stores's current Inventory Turnover is 1.16. 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 Inventory Turnover is 1.16. 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 Inventory Turnover calculated?
Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Burlington Stores (BURL), the current Inventory Turnover is 1.16 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:

  • Inventory Turnover: 1.16
  • GF Value™: $291.51 vs. price of $337.79 (15.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 4 warning signs

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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