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BURFORD CAPITAL LTD (BUR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:BUR - GG00BMGYLN96 - Common Stock

13.76 USD
-0.18 (-1.29%)
Last: 8/27/2025, 8:04:00 PM
13.76 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 8/27/2025, 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 100 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

In the past year BUR was profitable.
BUR had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: BUR reported negative operating cash flow in multiple 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

BUR has a Return On Assets of 3.82%. This is in the better half of the industry: BUR outperforms 73.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 9.66%, BUR is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.06%, BUR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.00% 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 7.71%.
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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 37.09%, BUR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
BUR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 73.83%, BUR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BUR has remained more or less at the same level.
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.
BUR has more 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 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 1.31. This is a bad value and indicates that BUR is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
BUR's Altman-Z score of 1.31 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BUR outperforms 66.00% 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 (0.71) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.71
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.31
ROIC/WACC0.77
WACC7.87%
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 has a Current ratio of 8.23. This is amongst the best in the industry. BUR outperforms 96.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 8.23 indicates that BUR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
BUR has a better Quick ratio (8.23) than 96.00% 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

BUR shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -38.85%.
Measured over the past years, BUR shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -7.52% on average per year.
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

BUR is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 17.43% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 12.34% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.74, BUR is valued correctly.
BUR's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
BUR's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.14.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.82, the valuation of BUR can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BUR is valued a bit cheaper than 61.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.80. BUR is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.74
Fwd PE 9.82
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 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as BUR's earnings are expected to grow with 17.43% in the coming years.
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 0.93%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.27, BUR has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.93, BUR pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.34.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.93%

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.
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 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 (8/27/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 13.76 0 (0%)

13.76

-0.18 (-1.29%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)08-07 2025-08-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners59.45%
Inst Owner Change12.59%
Ins Owners9.23%
Ins Owner Change-0.12%
Market Cap3.01B
Analysts87.27
Price Target23.65 (71.87%)
Short Float %2.38%
Short Ratio2.28
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.93%
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)9.58%
PT rev (3m)-0.62%
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)-11.45%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-11.45%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.74
Fwd PE 9.82
P/S 4.62
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 1.2
P/tB 1.27
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)1.08
EY7.85%
EPS(NY)1.4
Fwd EY10.18%
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 1.31
F-ScoreN/A
WACC7.87%
ROIC/WACC0.77
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