BURL (Burlington Stores) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -0.36% (As of Apr. 2026 )


BURL Burlington Stores Inc BURL
84 GF Score
Price $312.36
GF Value $292.47
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Burlington Stores 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

Burlington Stores BURL -0.26% 84 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.36 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates BURL with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $292.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.

3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance. Burlington Stores's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was -0.36%.

Burlington Stores  (NYSE:BURL) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Explanation

A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance.

Be Aware

Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.

Burlington Stores 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms

BURL vs LULU, GAP, VSXY: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Burlington Stores's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio 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-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Burlington Stores's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Burlington Stores's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


BURL
84GF Score
Burlington Stores Inc BURL
3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Burlington Stores 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

Burlington Stores's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

3-Month Share Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Jan. 2026 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Apr. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Jan. 2026 )
=(62.718 - 62.942) / 62.718
=-0.36%

* 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.

What does a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.36 mean?
Burlington Stores (BURL) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.36 as of Apr. 2026. The 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. View historical data for Burlington Stores and its competitors.
Is Burlington Stores' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Burlington Stores' current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.36. 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' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to LULU and GAP?
Burlington Stores' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.36 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. View historical data for Burlington Stores and its competitors. Burlington Stores's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.36. 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 $292.47, compared to a current price of $312.36 — trading 6.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.36. Burlington Stores' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Burlington Stores (BURL), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.36 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 $312.36 is trading 6.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $292.47. GuruFocus considers Burlington Stores to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BURL:

  • 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -0.36
  • GF Value™: $292.47 vs. price of $312.36 (6.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 2 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.
84GF Score

Get the complete analysis for BURL

3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$312.36
Price
$292.47
GF Value