Burlington Stores Inc (BURL)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Feb 1, 2025 | Nov 2, 2024 | Aug 3, 2024 | May 4, 2024 | Feb 3, 2024 | Oct 28, 2023 | Jul 29, 2023 | Apr 29, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | Oct 29, 2022 | Jul 30, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 29, 2022 | Oct 30, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | May 1, 2021 | Jan 30, 2021 | Oct 31, 2020 | Aug 1, 2020 | May 2, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 9.85% | 9.62% | 9.34% | 8.96% | 8.67% | 8.26% | 7.83% | 7.52% | 7.25% | 6.94% | 7.76% | 9.17% | 10.80% | 18.67% | 26.73% | 34.45% | 38.11% | 37.86% | 37.17% | 36.89% |
| Operating profit margin | -23.65% | -24.04% | -24.44% | -24.97% | -25.23% | -25.45% | -25.82% | -25.83% | -26.07% | -26.43% | -24.89% | -22.80% | -20.09% | -5.04% | -5.17% | 7.02% | 15.63% | 15.09% | 37.17% | 36.89% |
| Pretax margin | 6.35% | 6.11% | 5.76% | 5.35% | 4.79% | 4.31% | 3.95% | 3.74% | 3.53% | 2.74% | 2.76% | 3.88% | 5.85% | 6.17% | 6.54% | 4.38% | -7.59% | -6.23% | -4.45% | -0.81% |
| Net profit margin | 4.74% | 4.49% | 4.18% | 3.87% | 3.49% | 3.18% | 2.92% | 2.77% | 2.64% | 1.94% | 1.85% | 2.80% | 4.39% | 4.93% | 5.23% | 4.03% | -3.76% | -2.92% | -1.34% | 0.83% |
Based on the provided data, Burlington Stores Inc's profitability ratios have fluctuated over the reporting periods.
1. Gross profit margin has shown a decreasing trend from 36.89% in May 2, 2020, reaching a low of 6.94% in October 29, 2022, before gradually recovering to 9.85% in February 1, 2025.
2. Operating profit margin has also followed a downward trajectory, starting at 36.89% in May 2, 2020, declining to -26.43% in October 29, 2022, and improving slightly to -23.65% by February 1, 2025.
3. Pretax margin experienced volatility, with negative margins recorded in the earlier periods, stabilizing around 4-6% in the later years, culminating in a 6.35% margin by February 1, 2025.
4. Net profit margin, similar to pretax margin, displayed initial losses but demonstrated a positive uptrend over time, increasing from -2.92% in October 31, 2020, to 4.74% by February 1, 2025.
Overall, Burlington Stores Inc's profitability ratios have shown some resilience and improvement after facing challenges during the earlier reporting periods. Continued monitoring of these ratios will be essential to assess the company's financial health and performance going forward.
Return on investment
| Feb 1, 2025 | Nov 2, 2024 | Aug 3, 2024 | May 4, 2024 | Feb 3, 2024 | Oct 28, 2023 | Jul 29, 2023 | Apr 29, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | Oct 29, 2022 | Jul 30, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 29, 2022 | Oct 30, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | May 1, 2021 | Jan 30, 2021 | Oct 31, 2020 | Aug 1, 2020 | May 2, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | -28.68% | -29.85% | -32.01% | -32.29% | -31.85% | -31.73% | -33.97% | -32.86% | -31.21% | -31.89% | -32.65% | -29.79% | -26.41% | -6.24% | -6.18% | 7.13% | 13.28% | 12.43% | 33.87% | 35.86% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 5.74% | 5.57% | 5.48% | 5.01% | 4.41% | 3.97% | 3.84% | 3.52% | 3.17% | 2.35% | 2.43% | 3.66% | 5.77% | 6.09% | 6.26% | 4.09% | -3.19% | -2.41% | -1.22% | 0.81% |
| Return on total capital | 49.46% | 56.33% | 55.47% | 51.98% | 47.15% | 47.76% | 43.95% | 42.07% | 39.24% | 37.50% | 39.19% | 49.75% | 72.46% | 78.30% | 81.83% | 59.16% | -93.05% | -122.20% | -96.88% | -17.47% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 36.75% | 41.02% | 40.01% | 37.37% | 34.07% | 34.97% | 32.16% | 30.78% | 28.95% | 26.08% | 25.78% | 35.46% | 53.77% | 61.83% | 64.76% | 53.39% | -46.58% | -57.98% | -29.64% | 19.21% |
The profitability ratios of Burlington Stores Inc show fluctuations over the period under consideration.
The Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) declined significantly from around 36% in May 2020 to a negative value of around -32% in November 2024. This indicates a decreasing ability of the company to generate operating profits from its assets over time.
Similarly, the Return on assets (ROA) started at a modest 0.81% in May 2020, turned negative in August 2020, and then gradually improved to around 5.74% in February 2025. This indicates that the company's ability to generate profits from its total assets also improved over the period, albeit with some fluctuations.
The Return on total capital was negative in May 2020 but improved significantly to around 56% in August 2024 before declining slightly. This demonstrates that the company has been able to generate positive returns on its total capital, including both debt and equity, over the years.
Lastly, the Return on equity (ROE) also showed a similar trend, starting negative in August 2020 and gradually increasing to around 37% in February 2025. This indicates that the company's profitability in relation to its shareholders' equity improved over the period.
Overall, while there were fluctuations in the profitability ratios of Burlington Stores Inc, there is a general trend of improvement in the company's ability to generate profits from its assets and capital over the years.