Burlington Stores Inc (BURL)

Operating profit margin

Feb 1, 2025 Feb 3, 2024 Jan 28, 2023 Jan 29, 2022 Jan 30, 2021
Operating income US$ in thousands -2,515,370 -2,452,970 -2,269,050 -1,872,560 -2,462,340
Revenue US$ in thousands 10,634,800 9,727,470 8,702,600 9,322,260 5,763,980
Operating profit margin -23.65% -25.22% -26.07% -20.09% -42.72%

February 1, 2025 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $-2,515,370K ÷ $10,634,800K
= -23.65%

Based on the data provided for Burlington Stores Inc, the operating profit margin has shown fluctuations over the years.

In January 30, 2021, the operating profit margin was reported at -42.72%, indicating that for every dollar of sales revenue generated, the company incurred a loss of approximately 42.72 cents at the operating level.

By January 29, 2022, there was an improvement in the operating profit margin, albeit remaining in negative territory at -20.09%. This suggests that the company managed to reduce its operating losses as a percentage of revenue compared to the previous year.

However, in the subsequent years, the operating profit margin fluctuated further. By January 28, 2023, it declined to -26.07%, showing a reversal in the positive trend observed in the previous period.

By February 3, 2024, there was a slight improvement in the operating profit margin to -25.22%, indicating that the company was able to moderate its operating losses compared to the previous year.

As of February 1, 2025, the operating profit margin stood at -23.65%, indicating that the company continues to operate with a negative profit margin, although there has been a slight improvement compared to the previous period.

Overall, the analysis of Burlington Stores Inc's operating profit margin reflects fluctuations in the company's ability to generate profits from its operations over the specified time frame.


Peer comparison

Feb 1, 2025

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
Burlington Stores Inc
BURL
-23.65%
Kohls Corp
KSS
4.19%
Macy’s Inc
M
1.60%