BURL (Burlington Stores) Operating Income: $874 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)


BURL Burlington Stores Inc BURL
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Price $320.77
GF Value $291.59
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What is Burlington Stores Operating Income?

Burlington Stores BURL -1.14% 84 Operating Income is $874 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates BURL with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $291.59 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Burlington Stores's Operating Income for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $168 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $874 Mil.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Burlington Stores's Operating Income for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $168 Mil. Burlington Stores's Revenue for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $2,856 Mil. Therefore, Burlington Stores's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 5.87%.

Burlington Stores's 5-Year average Growth Rate for Operating Margin % was 0.00% per year.

Operating Income or EBIT is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Burlington Stores's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 6.44%. Burlington Stores's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 9.26%.


Burlington Stores  (NYSE:BURL) Operating Income Explanation

1. Operating Income or EBIT is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

Burlington Stores's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Jan. 2026 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Apr. 2026 ))/ count )
=670.704 * ( 1 - 19.57% )/( (8377.584 + 8374.428)/ 2 )
=539.4472272/8376.006
=6.44 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Jan. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=9919.057 - 1019.152 - ( 1232.525 - max(0, 2249.211 - 2771.532+1232.525))
=8377.584

Invested Capital(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=9777.194 - 1050.057 - ( 747.355 - max(0, 2152.448 - 2505.157+747.355))
=8374.428

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

Burlington Stores's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Jan. 2026  Q: Apr. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=636.656/( ( (6789.004 + max(-214.145, 0)) + (6899.862 + max(63.031, 0)) )/ 2 )
=636.656/( ( 6789.004 + 6962.893 )/ 2 )
=636.656/6875.9485
=9.26 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Jan. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(105.296 + 1311.903 + 121.808) - (1019.152 + 0 + 734)
=-214.145

Working Capital(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(113.984 + 1444.205 + 199.613) - (1050.057 + 0 + 644.714)
=63.031

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) EBIT data.

3. Operating Income is also linked to Operating Margin %:

Burlington Stores's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=167.676/2856.461
=5.87 %

* 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.

4. 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 Operating Income growth rate using Operating Income per share data.


Be Aware

Compared with a company's EBITDA margin, Operating Margin can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).

If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin may decline. Often the Operating Margin declines well before the company's revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.

For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokia's Operating Margin had already been in decline since 2002, although its earnings per share were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).

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Burlington Stores Operating Income Related Terms


Burlington Stores Operating Income Historical Data

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* 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 Operating Income Chart

Burlington Stores Annual Data
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Operating Income
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Burlington Stores Quarterly Data
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Burlington Stores Operating Income Calculation

Operating Income, is the profit a company earned through operations. All expenses, including cash expenses such as cost of goods sold (COGS), research & development, wages, and non-cash expenses, such as depreciation, depletion and amortization, have been deducted from the sales.

Operating Income 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 $874 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Operating Income →
What does a Operating Income of $874 Mil mean?
Burlington Stores (BURL) has a Operating Income of $874 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Operating Income equals sales less all operating expenses. It is linked to EBIT. View historical data on Burlington Stores and its competitors.
Is Burlington Stores' Operating Income too high?
Burlington Stores' current Operating Income is $874 Mil. Overall, Burlington Stores has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Burlington Stores' Operating Income compare to LULU and GAP?
Burlington Stores' Operating Income of $874 Mil 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 Operating Income for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Operating Income depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Operating Income 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 Operating Income mean?
A high Operating Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating Income equals sales less all operating expenses. It is linked to EBIT. View historical data on Burlington Stores and its competitors. Burlington Stores's current Operating Income is $874 Mil. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $291.59, compared to a current price of $320.77 — trading 10% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Income is $874 Mil. Burlington Stores' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Income calculated?
Operating Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Burlington Stores (BURL), the current Operating Income is $874 Mil 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 $320.77 is trading 10% above its estimated GF Value™ of $291.59. GuruFocus considers Burlington Stores to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BURL:

  • Operating Income: $874 Mil
  • GF Value™: $291.59 vs. price of $320.77 (10% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 3 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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