BURFORD CAPITAL LTD (BUR) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:BUR • GG00BMGYLN96

8.37 USD
-0.18 (-2.11%)
At close: Mar 4, 2026
8.4 USD
+0.03 (+0.36%)
After Hours: 3/4/2026, 8:11:35 PM
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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.

Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, BUR scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BUR was compared to 97 industry peers in the Financial Services industry. BUR scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. BUR has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


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1. BUR Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • BUR had positive earnings in the past year.
  • BUR had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of BUR (1.30%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • BUR has a worse Return On Equity (3.49%) than 61.86% of its industry peers.
  • BUR's Return On Invested Capital of 3.67% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BUR outperforms 55.67% of its industry peers.
  • BUR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.81%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.35%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.3%
ROE 3.49%
ROIC 3.67%
ROA(3y)4.51%
ROA(5y)3.43%
ROE(3y)11.49%
ROE(5y)8.18%
ROIC(3y)6.81%
ROIC(5y)5.49%
BUR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBUR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • BUR has a Profit Margin of 18.42%. This is in the better half of the industry: BUR outperforms 74.23% of its industry peers.
  • BUR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • BUR has a better Operating Margin (65.11%) than 88.66% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BUR has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 65.11%
PM (TTM) 18.42%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60 80

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2. BUR Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BUR is destroying value.
  • BUR has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, BUR has more shares outstanding
  • BUR has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
BUR Yearly Shares OutstandingBUR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

  • BUR has an Altman-Z score of 0.99. 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 0.99, BUR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.82% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BUR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.86. This is a neutral value indicating BUR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • BUR's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.86 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BUR outperforms 45.36% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.86
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.99
ROIC/WACC0.47
WACC7.72%
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 0 1B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 13.43 indicates that BUR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • With an excellent Current ratio value of 13.43, BUR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BUR has a Quick Ratio of 13.43. This indicates that BUR is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • BUR has a Quick ratio of 13.43. This is amongst the best in the industry. BUR outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 13.43
Quick Ratio 13.43
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 100M 200M 300M 400M

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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.
  • BUR shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 12.69% yearly.
  • The Revenue has grown by 240.48% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
  • Measured over the past years, BUR shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 20.66% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)700%
EPS 3Y61.3%
EPS 5Y12.69%
EPS Q2Q%-183.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)240.48%
Revenue growth 3Y49.11%
Revenue growth 5Y20.66%
Sales Q2Q%-64.09%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, BUR will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.11% on average per year.
  • BUR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.56% yearly.
EPS Next Y9.96%
EPS Next 2Y1.43%
EPS Next 3Y-2.39%
EPS Next 5Y7.11%
Revenue Next Year-22.94%
Revenue Next 2Y-11%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.77%
Revenue Next 5Y0.56%

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

  • BUR is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.47.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BUR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.23% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.03, BUR is valued rather cheaply.
  • BUR is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.26.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BUR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.26% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.11, BUR is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.47
Fwd PE 7.26
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 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.
  • A cheap valuation may be justified as BUR's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.39% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.75
PEG (5Y)0.59
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 1.49%.
  • BUR's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.29.
  • BUR's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.49%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of BUR decreases each year by -0.83%.
  • BUR has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • BUR has decreased its dividend 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.05 0.1 0.15

5.3 Sustainability

  • BUR pays out 47.06% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP47.06%
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 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 (3/4/2026, 8:11:35 PM)

After market: 8.4 +0.03 (+0.36%)

8.37

-0.18 (-2.11%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)02-26
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners67.59%
Inst Owner Change-2.84%
Ins Owners9.18%
Ins Owner Change0.1%
Market Cap1.83B
Revenue(TTM)1.09B
Net Income(TTM)87.10M
Analysts88.33
Price Target20.27 (142.17%)
Short Float %5.31%
Short Ratio6.27
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.49%
Yearly Dividend0.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.83%
DP47.06%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years2
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)-7.78%
PT rev (3m)-4.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.98%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.47
Fwd PE 7.26
P/S 3.87
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.73
P/tB 0.78
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)1.12
EY13.38%
EPS(NY)1.15
Fwd EY13.77%
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS2.16
BVpS11.41
TBVpS10.79
PEG (NY)0.75
PEG (5Y)0.59
Graham Number16.95
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.3%
ROE 3.49%
ROCE 4.64%
ROIC 3.67%
ROICexc 4.08%
ROICexgc 4.24%
OM 65.11%
PM (TTM) 18.42%
GM N/A
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)4.51%
ROA(5y)3.43%
ROE(3y)11.49%
ROE(5y)8.18%
ROIC(3y)6.81%
ROIC(5y)5.49%
ROICexc(3y)7.14%
ROICexc(5y)5.83%
ROICexgc(3y)7.35%
ROICexgc(5y)6.04%
ROCE(3y)8.62%
ROCE(5y)6.95%
ROICexgc growth 3Y48.1%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-10.73%
ROICexc growth 3Y48.85%
ROICexc growth 5Y-10.08%
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 Turnover0.07
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.86
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 13.43
Quick Ratio 13.43
Altman-Z 0.99
F-ScoreN/A
WACC7.72%
ROIC/WACC0.47
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)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 5Y7.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)240.48%
Revenue growth 3Y49.11%
Revenue growth 5Y20.66%
Sales Q2Q%-64.09%
Revenue Next Year-22.94%
Revenue Next 2Y-11%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.77%
Revenue Next 5Y0.56%
EBIT growth 1Y-40%
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

BURFORD CAPITAL LTD / BUR FAQ

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

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to BUR.


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

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to BURFORD CAPITAL LTD (BUR). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is BURFORD CAPITAL LTD (BUR) stock?

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


What are the PE and PB ratios of BURFORD CAPITAL LTD (BUR) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BURFORD CAPITAL LTD (BUR) is 7.47 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.73.


What is the financial health of BURFORD CAPITAL LTD (BUR) stock?

The financial health rating of BURFORD CAPITAL LTD (BUR) is 4 / 10.