Burlington Stores Inc (BURL)

Return on equity (ROE)

Feb 1, 2025 Feb 3, 2024 Jan 28, 2023 Jan 29, 2022 Jan 30, 2021
Net income US$ in thousands 503,639 339,649 230,123 408,839 -216,499
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 1,370,500 996,932 794,905 760,417 464,754
ROE 36.75% 34.07% 28.95% 53.77% -46.58%

February 1, 2025 calculation

ROE = Net income ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $503,639K ÷ $1,370,500K
= 36.75%

Burlington Stores Inc's return on equity (ROE) has shown significant fluctuations over the period analyzed. Starting from a negative ROE of -46.58% on January 30, 2021, the company managed to turn around its performance dramatically, achieving a ROE of 53.77% on January 29, 2022. This improvement indicates a strong ability to generate profits from shareholder equity.

However, the ROE dipped slightly to 28.95% on January 28, 2023, indicating a temporary setback or changes in the company's financial structure. Subsequently, the ROE increased to 34.07% on February 3, 2024, and further improved to 36.75% on February 1, 2025. These positive ROE values suggest that Burlington Stores Inc is effectively utilizing equity to generate profits for its shareholders.

Overall, Burlington Stores Inc's ROE trend indicates a mix of challenges and successes in efficiently generating returns from shareholders' equity. It is important for investors and stakeholders to monitor these patterns to assess the company's financial health and performance over time.


Peer comparison

Feb 1, 2025

Company name
Symbol
ROE
Burlington Stores Inc
BURL
36.75%
Kohls Corp
KSS
8.14%
Macy’s Inc
M
2.54%