BURL (Burlington Stores) Stock Based Compensation: $121 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)


BURL Burlington Stores Inc BURL
84 GF Score
Price $320.77
GF Value $291.59
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Burlington Stores Stock Based Compensation?

Burlington Stores BURL -1.14% 84 Stock Based Compensation is $121 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 Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $36 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $121 Mil.

Burlington Stores Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Burlington Stores Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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Burlington Stores Stock Based Compensation Chart

Burlington Stores Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
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Burlington Stores Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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Burlington Stores Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation 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 $121 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $121 Mil mean?
Burlington Stores (BURL) has a Stock Based Compensation of $121 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Burlington Stores and its competitors.
Is Burlington Stores' Stock Based Compensation too high?
Burlington Stores' current Stock Based Compensation is $121 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' Stock Based Compensation compare to LULU and GAP?
Burlington Stores' Stock Based Compensation of $121 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 Stock Based Compensation for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Burlington Stores and its competitors. Burlington Stores's current Stock Based Compensation is $121 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 Stock Based Compensation is $121 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 Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Burlington Stores (BURL), the current Stock Based Compensation is $121 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:

  • Stock Based Compensation: $121 Mil
  • GF Value™: $291.59 vs. price of $320.77 (10% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 3 warning signs

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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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