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BURFORD CAPITAL LTD (BUR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:BUR - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - GG00BMGYLN96 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

13.78  -0.11 (-0.79%)

After market: 13.78 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, BUR scores 5 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.
In the past year BUR had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years BUR 4 years were profitable.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M

1.2 Ratios

BUR's Return On Assets of 3.35% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BUR outperforms 68.00% of its industry peers.
BUR has a Return On Equity (8.52%) which is in line with its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.88%, BUR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BUR is significantly below the industry average of 11.85%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.35%
ROE 8.52%
ROIC 5.88%
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

BUR has a Profit Margin of 33.41%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BUR outperforms 85.00% of its industry peers.
BUR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 73.56%, 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 73.56%
PM (TTM) 33.41%
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BUR is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BUR has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, BUR has more shares outstanding
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

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.32, we must say that BUR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.32, BUR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BUR is 5.54, which is a neutral value as it means it would take BUR, 5.54 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
BUR's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.54 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BUR outperforms 66.00% of its industry peers.
BUR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.72. This is a neutral value indicating BUR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
BUR's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.72 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BUR outperforms 52.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.72
Debt/FCF 5.54
Altman-Z 1.32
ROIC/WACC0.74
WACC7.97%
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 11.33 indicates that BUR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 11.33, BUR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 99.00% of the companies in the same industry.
BUR has a Quick Ratio of 11.33. This indicates that BUR is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 11.33, BUR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 99.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 11.33
Quick Ratio 11.33
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

The earnings per share for BUR have decreased strongly by -35.17% in the last year.
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.
Looking at the last year, BUR shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -17.28% in the last year.
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)-35.17%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-7.52%
EPS Q2Q%200%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.28%
Revenue growth 3Y35.85%
Revenue growth 5Y8.09%
Sales Q2Q%168.31%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 18.88% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
BUR is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 11.35% yearly.
EPS Next Y41.55%
EPS Next 2Y24.77%
EPS Next 3Y18.88%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year21.11%
Revenue Next 2Y13.47%
Revenue Next 3Y11.35%
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 14.82, BUR is valued correctly.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as BUR.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.04. BUR is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
BUR is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.19.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BUR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
BUR is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 37.64, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.82
Fwd PE 7.19
BUR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBUR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BUR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.47
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

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as BUR's earnings are expected to grow with 18.88% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.36
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y24.77%
EPS Next 3Y18.88%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

BUR has a yearly dividend return of 0.92%, which is pretty low.
BUR's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 4.58.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, BUR's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.92%

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.
The dividend of BUR decreased 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

BUR pays out 13.18% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP13.18%
EPS Next 2Y24.77%
EPS Next 3Y18.88%
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 (7/25/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 13.78 0 (0%)

13.78

-0.11 (-0.79%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)05-07 2025-05-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-07 2025-08-07
Inst Owners59.45%
Inst Owner Change-0.13%
Ins Owners9.23%
Ins Owner Change-0.32%
Market Cap3.02B
Analysts87.27
Price Target21.58 (56.6%)
Short Float %2.63%
Short Ratio2.61
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.92%
Yearly Dividend0.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.83%
DP13.18%
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)-9.33%
PT rev (3m)-9.31%
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)-0.69%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.82
Fwd PE 7.19
P/S 4.86
P/FCF 9.47
P/OCF 9.45
P/B 1.24
P/tB 1.31
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0.93
EY6.75%
EPS(NY)1.92
Fwd EY13.91%
FCF(TTM)1.45
FCFY10.56%
OCF(TTM)1.46
OCFY10.58%
SpS2.84
BVpS11.13
TBVpS10.51
PEG (NY)0.36
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.35%
ROE 8.52%
ROCE 7.44%
ROIC 5.88%
ROICexc 6.38%
ROICexgc 6.62%
OM 73.56%
PM (TTM) 33.41%
GM N/A
FCFM 51.28%
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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.1
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.72
Debt/FCF 5.54
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales 0.1%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 153.5%
Current Ratio 11.33
Quick Ratio 11.33
Altman-Z 1.32
F-Score5
WACC7.97%
ROIC/WACC0.74
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)-35.17%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-7.52%
EPS Q2Q%200%
EPS Next Y41.55%
EPS Next 2Y24.77%
EPS Next 3Y18.88%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.28%
Revenue growth 3Y35.85%
Revenue growth 5Y8.09%
Sales Q2Q%168.31%
Revenue Next Year21.11%
Revenue Next 2Y13.47%
Revenue Next 3Y11.35%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-11.19%
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