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Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
5-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past five years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from five years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Burlington Stores's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.30%.
BURL's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 84.96% of 718
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: -0.5
vs BURL: 1.30
Burlington Stores (NYSE:BURL) 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
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 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
BURL vs LULU, GAP, VSXY: 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Burlington Stores's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year 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 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Burlington Stores's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Burlington Stores's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Burlington Stores 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from five years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with least-square regression based on the latest six years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.30 mean?
Burlington Stores (BURL) has a 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.30 as of Apr. 2026. The 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past five years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from five years ago to the current year. View historical data for Burlington Stores and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Burlington Stores ranks #108 out of 718 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 15%.
Is Burlington Stores' 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Burlington Stores' current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.30. Based on the distribution chart, Burlington Stores ranks #108 out of 718 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Burlington Stores has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Burlington Stores' 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to LULU and GAP?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Burlington Stores ranks #108 out of 718 companies for 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Burlington Stores in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, 5-Year 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 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past five years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from five years ago to the current year. View historical data for Burlington Stores and its competitors. Burlington Stores's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.30. 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 $292.74, compared to a current price of $334.31 — trading 14.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.30. 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 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Burlington Stores (BURL), the current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.30 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 $334.31 is trading 14.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $292.74.
GuruFocus considers Burlington Stores to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BURL:
5-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 1.30
GF Value™: $292.74 vs. price of $334.31 (14.2% above fair value)
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.
85GF Score
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