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BURFORD CAPITAL LTD (BUR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:BUR - GG00BMGYLN96 - Common Stock

12.89 USD
-0.02 (-0.15%)
Last: 9/15/2025, 8:04:00 PM
12.9 USD
+0.01 (+0.08%)
After Hours: 9/15/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

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Taking everything into account, BUR scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BUR was compared to 101 industry peers in the Financial Services industry. BUR has an average financial health and profitability rating. BUR has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

BUR had positive earnings in the past year.
Of the past 5 years BUR 4 years were profitable.
In multiple years BUR reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
BUR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBUR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of BUR (3.82%) is better than 72.28% of its industry peers.
BUR has a Return On Equity of 9.66%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BUR outperforms 56.44% of its industry peers.
BUR has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.06%) than 71.29% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BUR is in line with the industry average of 7.64%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.82%
ROE 9.66%
ROIC 6.06%
ROA(3y)4.51%
ROA(5y)3.43%
ROE(3y)11.49%
ROE(5y)8.18%
ROIC(3y)6.79%
ROIC(5y)5.49%
BUR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBUR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of BUR (37.09%) is better than 86.14% of its industry peers.
BUR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 73.83%, BUR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.06% of the companies in the same industry.
BUR's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 73.83%
PM (TTM) 37.09%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y28.04%
OM growth 5Y-1.3%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-14.09%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
BUR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBUR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

BUR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for BUR has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BUR has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
BUR has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
BUR Yearly Shares OutstandingBUR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
BUR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBUR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

BUR has an Altman-Z score of 1.27. This is a bad value and indicates that BUR is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
BUR has a better Altman-Z score (1.27) than 65.35% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.71 indicates that BUR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
BUR has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.71. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BUR outperforms 53.47% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.71
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.27
ROIC/WACC0.79
WACC7.66%
BUR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBUR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 8.23 indicates that BUR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
BUR's Current ratio of 8.23 is amongst the best of the industry. BUR outperforms 96.04% of its industry peers.
BUR has a Quick Ratio of 8.23. This indicates that BUR is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of BUR (8.23) is better than 96.04% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 8.23
Quick Ratio 8.23
BUR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBUR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for BUR have decreased strongly by -38.85% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -7.52% on average over the past years.
BUR shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -24.63%.
Measured over the past years, BUR shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.09% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-38.85%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-7.52%
EPS Q2Q%62.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-24.63%
Revenue growth 3Y35.85%
Revenue growth 5Y8.09%
Sales Q2Q%19.82%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 17.43% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
BUR is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 12.34% yearly.
EPS Next Y-1.19%
EPS Next 2Y6.65%
EPS Next 3Y17.43%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.24%
Revenue Next 2Y8.33%
Revenue Next 3Y12.34%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
BUR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBUR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
BUR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBUR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

BUR is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.94.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BUR is valued a bit cheaper than 63.37% of the companies in the same industry.
BUR is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.27, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.20, the valuation of BUR can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BUR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.36% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BUR to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.77), we can say BUR is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.94
Fwd PE 9.2
BUR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBUR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
BUR Per share dataBUR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

BUR's earnings are expected to grow with 17.43% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y6.65%
EPS Next 3Y17.43%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

BUR has a yearly dividend return of 1.00%, which is pretty low.
BUR's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 4.86.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.00, BUR pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1%

5.2 History

The dividend of BUR decreases each year by -0.83%.
BUR has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of BUR decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.83%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years2
BUR Yearly Dividends per shareBUR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.05 0.1 0.15

5.3 Sustainability

16.95% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BUR. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP16.95%
EPS Next 2Y6.65%
EPS Next 3Y17.43%
BUR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBUR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M
BUR Dividend Payout.BUR Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BUR Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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BURFORD CAPITAL LTD

NYSE:BUR (9/15/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 12.9 +0.01 (+0.08%)

12.89

-0.02 (-0.15%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)08-07 2025-08-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-02 2026-03-02/bmo
Inst Owners59.45%
Inst Owner Change12.59%
Ins Owners9.23%
Ins Owner Change-0.17%
Market Cap2.82B
Analysts87.27
Price Target25.05 (94.34%)
Short Float %2.38%
Short Ratio2.37
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1%
Yearly Dividend0.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.83%
DP16.95%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date05-23 2025-05-23 (0.0625)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)17.19%
PT rev (3m)-5.6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-30.19%
EPS NY rev (3m)-30.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-9.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-11.45%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.94
Fwd PE 9.2
P/S 4.32
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 1.13
P/tB 1.19
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)1.08
EY8.38%
EPS(NY)1.4
Fwd EY10.87%
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS2.98
BVpS11.44
TBVpS10.83
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.82%
ROE 9.66%
ROCE 7.67%
ROIC 6.06%
ROICexc 6.44%
ROICexgc 6.67%
OM 73.83%
PM (TTM) 37.09%
GM N/A
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)4.51%
ROA(5y)3.43%
ROE(3y)11.49%
ROE(5y)8.18%
ROIC(3y)6.79%
ROIC(5y)5.49%
ROICexc(3y)7.12%
ROICexc(5y)5.82%
ROICexgc(3y)7.34%
ROICexgc(5y)6.03%
ROCE(3y)8.6%
ROCE(5y)6.94%
ROICexcg growth 3Y47.97%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-10.78%
ROICexc growth 3Y48.71%
ROICexc growth 5Y-10.12%
OM growth 3Y28.04%
OM growth 5Y-1.3%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-14.09%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-ScoreN/A
Asset Turnover0.1
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.71
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 8.23
Quick Ratio 8.23
Altman-Z 1.27
F-ScoreN/A
WACC7.66%
ROIC/WACC0.79
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)0.18%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.16%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-38.85%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-7.52%
EPS Q2Q%62.5%
EPS Next Y-1.19%
EPS Next 2Y6.65%
EPS Next 3Y17.43%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-24.63%
Revenue growth 3Y35.85%
Revenue growth 5Y8.09%
Sales Q2Q%19.82%
Revenue Next Year7.24%
Revenue Next 2Y8.33%
Revenue Next 3Y12.34%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-23.61%
EBIT growth 3Y73.93%
EBIT growth 5Y6.68%
EBIT Next Year9.17%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y177.75%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y178.9%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A