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.
  • Of the past 5 years BUR 4 years were profitable.
  • 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 41.84% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of BUR (2.56%) is worse than 65.31% of its industry peers.
  • BUR has a Return On Invested Capital (3.31%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BUR is in line with the industry average of 8.26%.
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

  • The Profit Margin of BUR (15.14%) is better than 61.22% of its industry peers.
  • BUR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 59.70%, BUR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.78% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BUR has declined.
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) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), BUR is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, BUR has less shares outstanding
  • 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

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.90, we must say that BUR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • BUR's Altman-Z score of 0.90 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BUR outperforms 55.10% of its industry peers.
  • BUR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.87. This is a neutral value indicating BUR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • BUR has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.87. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BUR outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.87
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.9
ROIC/WACC0.41
WACC8.14%
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

  • A Current Ratio of 9.44 indicates that BUR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • With an excellent Current ratio value of 9.44, BUR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.96% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BUR has a Quick Ratio of 9.44. This indicates that BUR is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • BUR has a Quick ratio of 9.44. This is amongst the best in the industry. BUR outperforms 97.96% 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

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 700.00% over the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, BUR shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 12.69% on average per year.
  • BUR shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -24.31%.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 20.66% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
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

  • 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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 7.07, the valuation of BUR can be described as very cheap.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BUR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BUR is cheaper than 79.59% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • BUR's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.71.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.87, the valuation of BUR can be described as very cheap.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BUR is valued a bit cheaper than 74.49% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.83. BUR is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.07
Fwd PE 6.87
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

  • The 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)0.71
PEG (5Y)0.56
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 1.60%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.61, BUR pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, BUR has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.6%

5.2 History

  • 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)N/A
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 43.77% of its income as dividend. 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 (3/13/2026, 8:12:55 PM)

After market: 7.92 0 (0%)

7.92

+0.13 (+1.67%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)02-26
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners72.78%
Inst Owner Change-2.87%
Ins Owners9.18%
Ins Owner Change0.1%
Market Cap1.73B
Revenue(TTM)413.36M
Net Income(TTM)62.57M
Analysts88.33
Price Target20.27 (155.93%)
Short Float %5.31%
Short Ratio6.27
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.6%
Yearly Dividend0.13
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP43.77%
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)-15.38%
PT rev (3m)-4.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-22.8%
EPS NY rev (3m)-22.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-5.57%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.57%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.07
Fwd PE 6.87
P/S 4.19
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.71
P/tB 0.75
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)1.12
EY14.14%
EPS(NY)1.15
Fwd EY14.55%
FCF(TTM)-0.13
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.13
OCFYN/A
SpS1.89
BVpS11.18
TBVpS10.57
PEG (NY)0.71
PEG (5Y)0.56
Graham Number16.79
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)7.96%
ROICexgc(5y)6.07%
ROCE(3y)8.28%
ROCE(5y)6.34%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-5.88%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-11.92%
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 0.9
F-Score3
WACC8.14%
ROIC/WACC0.41
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 5Y7.11%
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-5.77%
Revenue Next 5Y0.56%
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

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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 7.07 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.71.


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

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