Burlington Stores Inc (BURL)

Operating profit margin

Feb 3, 2024 Jan 28, 2023 Jan 29, 2022 Jan 30, 2021 Feb 1, 2020
Operating income US$ in thousands -2,452,970 -2,269,050 -1,872,560 -2,462,340 -1,399,180
Revenue US$ in thousands 9,727,470 8,702,600 9,322,260 5,763,980 7,286,400
Operating profit margin -25.22% -26.07% -20.09% -42.72% -19.20%

February 3, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $-2,452,970K ÷ $9,727,470K
= -25.22%

The operating profit margin of Burlington Stores Inc has shown a fluctuating trend over the past five years. The company's performance improved significantly from a low of -42.72% in January 2021 to -19.20% in February 2020. However, in the subsequent years, the operating profit margin deteriorated, reaching -26.07% in January 2023 and further declining to -25.22% in February 2024. This negative trend indicates that the company's operating expenses are consuming a significant portion of its revenue, highlighting potential inefficiencies in cost management or declining profitability. Further analysis of the underlying factors driving these changes is warranted to assess the company's overall financial health and operational efficiency.


Peer comparison

Feb 3, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
Burlington Stores Inc
BURL
-25.22%
Kohls Corp
KSS
4.19%
Macy’s Inc
M
1.60%