Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
Burlington Stores's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 15.79%.
The industry rank for Burlington Stores's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
BURL's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 61.37% of 1051
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 4.8
vs BURL: 15.79
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.
Be Aware
Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
Burlington Stores 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Burlington Stores 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Burlington Stores's 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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 RORE % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Burlington Stores's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Burlington Stores's 3-Year RORE % 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.
In the calculation of 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Apr. 2026 and 3-year before.
Burlington Stores (BURL) has a 3-Year RORE % of 15.79 as of Apr. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Burlington Stores and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Burlington Stores ranks #406 out of 1051 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 38.6%.
Is Burlington Stores' 3-Year RORE % too high?
Burlington Stores' current 3-Year RORE % is 15.79. The Retail - Cyclical industry median 3-Year RORE % is 4.80. Burlington Stores' value of 15.79 is 229% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Burlington Stores ranks #406 out of 1051 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Burlington Stores has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Burlington Stores' 3-Year RORE % compare to LULU and GAP?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Burlington Stores ranks #406 out of 1051 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts Burlington Stores in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 4.80. Burlington Stores' value of 15.79 is 229% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 4.80, based on 1,051 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Burlington Stores's current 3-Year RORE % of 15.79 is 229% 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 RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Burlington Stores and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 4.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Burlington Stores's current 3-Year RORE % is 15.79. 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 $321.91 — trading 10.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 15.79 and 229% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 4.80. 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 RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Burlington Stores (BURL), the current 3-Year RORE % is 15.79 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 $321.91 is trading 10.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $291.59.
GuruFocus considers Burlington Stores to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BURL:
3-Year RORE %: 15.79
GF Value™: $291.59 vs. price of $321.91 (10.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 229% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#406 of 1051)
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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