On the stock market since 2013, it operates in the world of consumer spending. It has 83,309 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
Average growth of 6% a year over the last 4 years. Every year shown ended in profit.
We compared this company with its own sector across five subjects.
A score of 50 means class average.
Clearly above the class average — a step short of the very top.
Clearly below the class average.
Clearly below the class average.
Sales are growing strongly for its sector.
Clearly above the class average — a step short of the very top.
Valuation: The stock trades at a price that looks expensive next to its earnings; that can cap future returns.
Financial Strength: The cash-and-debt balance is thin; the buffer for hard times is slim.
angles, checked one by one.
The 3 that stand out are on screen; the rest came back neutral.
The council scores out of 10; report-card grades are out of 100.
Executive Buying: The trades send no strong signal of confidence.
The stock trades near its peak today. For long-term holders the ride has paid off so far — though past performance guarantees nothing about the future.
Over the last 3 years, sales grew about 10% a year on average.
It met or beat analyst expectations in 8 of the last 8 quarters — consistency is a promise kept.
The company’s market value is 36 times its annual profit. Even a small disappointment could hit the price hard.
Over the last 12 months, executives reported 121 sells against just 30 buys. Not an alarm bell by itself, but a number worth watching.
On our five-subject report card, BURL sits in the middle of the class: some subjects shine, others don’t. The grade moves as the numbers move.
The takeaway: BURL is an established business that has proven its profits for years. The real debate isn’t the quality of the business — it’s whether the price paid for the stock is too high.