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

  • BUR had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year BUR has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
  • Of the past 5 years BUR 4 years were profitable.
  • BUR had negative operating cash flow in 4 of the past 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 2025 0 500M -500M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of BUR (0.94%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 2.56%, BUR is doing worse than 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.31%, BUR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BUR is in line with the industry average of 8.10%.
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

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 15.14%, BUR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BUR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of BUR (59.70%) is better than 89.00% of its industry peers.
  • 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

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BUR is still creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, BUR has less shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for BUR remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
  • 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 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 0.79. 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 0.79, BUR is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.00% 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.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of BUR (0.87) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.87
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.79
ROIC/WACC0.46
WACC7.25%
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.
  • BUR has a Current ratio of 9.44. This is amongst the best in the industry. BUR outperforms 98.00% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 9.44 indicates that BUR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • BUR has a better Quick ratio (9.44) 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

  • 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.
  • The Revenue for BUR has decreased by -24.31% in the past year. This is quite bad
  • 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 0.31% 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 5Y0.31%

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 decreasing.
  • 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 3.93 indicates a rather cheap valuation of BUR.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BUR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • BUR is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.91, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.82 indicates a rather cheap valuation of BUR.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BUR is valued cheaper than 96.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BUR to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.68), we can say BUR is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.93
Fwd PE 3.82
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)0.39
PEG (5Y)0.31
EPS Next 2Y1.43%
EPS Next 3Y-2.39%

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5. BUR Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.77%, BUR has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • In the last 3 months the price of BUR has falen by -53.39%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.20, BUR pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, BUR pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.77%

5.2 History

  • BUR has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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 (4/9/2026, 8:15:03 PM)

After market: 4.39 -0.01 (-0.23%)

4.4

-0.13 (-2.87%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)02-26
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners72.78%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners9.18%
Ins Owner Change0.17%
Market Cap963.16M
Revenue(TTM)413.36M
Net Income(TTM)62.57M
Analysts84.62
Price Target20.27 (360.68%)
Short Float %4.42%
Short Ratio2.82
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.77%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-6.61%
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)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.59%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.93
Fwd PE 3.82
P/S 2.33
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.39
P/tB 0.42
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)1.12
EY25.45%
EPS(NY)1.15
Fwd EY26.19%
FCF(TTM)-0.13
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.13
OCFYN/A
SpS1.89
BVpS11.18
TBVpS10.57
PEG (NY)0.39
PEG (5Y)0.31
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 0.79
F-Score3
WACC7.25%
ROIC/WACC0.46
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 5Y0.31%
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.