BURFORD CAPITAL LTD (BUR) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:BUR • GG00BMGYLN96

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This BUR fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. BUR Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year BUR was profitable.
  • In the past year BUR has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
  • BUR had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years BUR reported 4 times negative operating cash flow.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M -500M

1.2 Ratios

  • BUR has a Return On Assets of 0.94%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BUR outperforms 47.00% of its industry peers.
  • BUR has a worse Return On Equity (2.56%) than 67.00% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.31%, BUR is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BUR is in line with the industry average of 7.99%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.94%
ROE 2.56%
ROIC 3.31%
ROA(3y)4.59%
ROA(5y)2.74%
ROE(3y)11.75%
ROE(5y)7.06%
ROIC(3y)7.31%
ROIC(5y)5.59%
BUR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBUR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • With a decent Profit Margin value of 15.14%, BUR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BUR has declined.
  • BUR has a better Operating Margin (59.70%) than 90.00% of its industry peers.
  • BUR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 59.7%
PM (TTM) 15.14%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y-2.12%
OM growth 5Y-2.45%
PM growth 3Y16.57%
PM growth 5Y-19.11%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
BUR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBUR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40 60 80

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2. BUR Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BUR is creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for BUR has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • BUR has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, BUR has a worse debt to assets ratio.
BUR Yearly Shares OutstandingBUR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M
BUR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBUR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

  • BUR has an Altman-Z score of 0.82. This is a bad value and indicates that BUR is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.82, BUR is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BUR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.87. This is a neutral value indicating BUR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • BUR's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.87 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BUR outperforms 44.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.87
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.82
ROIC/WACC0.54
WACC6.13%
BUR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBUR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

  • BUR has a Current Ratio of 9.44. This indicates that BUR is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With an excellent Current ratio value of 9.44, BUR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 9.44 indicates that BUR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of BUR (9.44) is better than 98.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 9.44
Quick Ratio 9.44
BUR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBUR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. BUR Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • BUR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 700.00%, which is quite impressive.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 12.69% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • BUR shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -24.31%.
  • BUR shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 20.66% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)700%
EPS 3Y61.3%
EPS 5Y12.69%
EPS Q2Q%-183.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-24.31%
Revenue growth 3Y49.11%
Revenue growth 5Y20.66%
Sales Q2Q%-64.09%

3.2 Future

  • BUR is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.00% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.31% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y9.96%
EPS Next 2Y1.43%
EPS Next 3Y-2.39%
EPS Next 5Y4%
Revenue Next Year-22.94%
Revenue Next 2Y-11%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.52%
Revenue Next 5Y0.31%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
BUR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBUR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
BUR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBUR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. BUR Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 4.64 indicates a rather cheap valuation of BUR.
  • 96.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BUR, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • BUR is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.51, the valuation of BUR can be described as very cheap.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BUR indicates a rather cheap valuation: BUR is cheaper than 95.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • BUR is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.41, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.64
Fwd PE 4.51
BUR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBUR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

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 0 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • BUR's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • BUR's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.39% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)0.47
PEG (5Y)0.37
EPS Next 2Y1.43%
EPS Next 3Y-2.39%

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5. BUR Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • BUR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.59%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • The stock price of BUR dropped by -46.34% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.86, BUR pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • BUR's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.80.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.59%

5.2 History

  • BUR has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
BUR Yearly Dividends per shareBUR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.05 0.1 0.15

5.3 Sustainability

  • 43.77% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BUR. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP43.77%
EPS Next 2Y1.43%
EPS Next 3Y-2.39%
BUR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBUR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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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BUR Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

BURFORD CAPITAL LTD

NYSE:BUR (5/1/2026, 8:12:57 PM)

After market: 5.2 0 (0%)

5.2

+0.28 (+5.69%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Industry Strength98.76
Industry Growth49.69
Earnings (Last)02-26
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners72.87%
Inst Owner Change-0.95%
Ins Owners9.18%
Ins Owner Change0.17%
Market Cap1.14B
Revenue(TTM)413.36M
Net Income(TTM)62.57M
Analysts84.62
Price Target11.99 (130.58%)
Short Float %5.31%
Short Ratio2.65
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.59%
Yearly Dividend0.13
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP43.77%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date05-22
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)-40.85%
PT rev (3m)-45.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-22.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)17.66%
Revenue NY rev (3m)11.08%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.64
Fwd PE 4.51
P/S 2.76
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.47
P/tB 0.49
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)1.12
EY21.54%
EPS(NY)1.15
Fwd EY22.16%
FCF(TTM)-0.13
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.13
OCFYN/A
SpS1.89
BVpS11.17
TBVpS10.56
PEG (NY)0.47
PEG (5Y)0.37
Graham Number16.7809 (222.71%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.94%
ROE 2.56%
ROCE 3.75%
ROIC 3.31%
ROICexc 3.62%
ROICexgc 3.75%
OM 59.7%
PM (TTM) 15.14%
GM N/A
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)4.59%
ROA(5y)2.74%
ROE(3y)11.75%
ROE(5y)7.06%
ROIC(3y)7.31%
ROIC(5y)5.59%
ROICexc(3y)7.75%
ROICexc(5y)5.89%
ROICexgc(3y)11.51%
ROICexgc(5y)8.2%
ROCE(3y)8.28%
ROCE(5y)6.34%
ROICexgc growth 3Y47.05%
ROICexgc growth 5Y15.11%
ROICexc growth 3Y-5.52%
ROICexc growth 5Y-11.48%
OM growth 3Y-2.12%
OM growth 5Y-2.45%
PM growth 3Y16.57%
PM growth 5Y-19.11%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.06
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.87
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales 0.07%
Interest Coverage 2.52
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 9.44
Quick Ratio 9.44
Altman-Z 0.82
F-Score3
WACC6.13%
ROIC/WACC0.54
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)0.16%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.15%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)700%
EPS 3Y61.3%
EPS 5Y12.69%
EPS Q2Q%-183.33%
EPS Next Y9.96%
EPS Next 2Y1.43%
EPS Next 3Y-2.39%
EPS Next 5Y4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-24.31%
Revenue growth 3Y49.11%
Revenue growth 5Y20.66%
Sales Q2Q%-64.09%
Revenue Next Year-22.94%
Revenue Next 2Y-11%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.52%
Revenue Next 5Y0.31%
EBIT growth 1Y-36.58%
EBIT growth 3Y6.69%
EBIT growth 5Y2.18%
EBIT Next Year38.93%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-113.56%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-113.39%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

BURFORD CAPITAL LTD / BUR Fundamental Analysis FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for BURFORD CAPITAL LTD?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BUR.


What is the valuation status of BURFORD CAPITAL LTD (BUR) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to BURFORD CAPITAL LTD (BUR). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of BUR stock?

BURFORD CAPITAL LTD (BUR) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for BUR stock?

The financial health rating of BURFORD CAPITAL LTD (BUR) is 5 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for BURFORD CAPITAL LTD (BUR) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BURFORD CAPITAL LTD (BUR) is expected to grow by 9.96% in the next year.