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BURBurford Capital Limited
$4.21$922M
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Burford Capital Limited

BUR
NYSE · Asset Management
$4.21
At close - Jul 28, 4:00 PM EDT - USD
Market Cap$922M
P/E15.0x
52W High$14.14
Volume1.19M
VCP VERDICT

Binary Litigation Outcomes Drive Extreme Earnings Volatility

Burford Capital's financial performance remains tethered to the unpredictable timing of high-stakes legal settlements, creating a binary risk profile that complicates long-term val...

GrowthMixed
ProfitabilityStrained
ValuationFair
TechnicalsWeak
How this verdict is calculated

BUR Price & Volume

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What matters now

01

Earnings momentum

EPS beat 2 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

P/E is 55% below its peer median

03

Market leadership

Laggard (Underperforming 88% of market)

04

Weak Trend

Price < 200DMA

Next catalyst

Estimated earnings - Aug 8

Performance Overview

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 7/28/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
BUR-51.97%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+8.16%
1-Year Return
BUR-69.26%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+15.98%
3-Year Return
BUR-64.84%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+57.86%
5-Year Return
BUR-55.32%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+71.73%

Valuation

Valuation Analysis
P/E15.0x
Forward P/EN/A
EV/EBITDA29.9x
FCF YieldN/A

Valuation vs 5-year history

Metric
Current
5Y Median
Percentile
P/E
15.0x
31.9x
25th
EV/EBITDA
29.9x
25.9x
75th
Price/FCF
N/A
12.9x
N/A
Current
Median

Intrinsic value scenarios

Based on DCF analysis

No DCF Model AvailableIntrinsic value modeling is not supported for this equity.

Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue
$340M-28.0% YoY
Net income
$63M-57.3% YoY
Free cash flow
-$29M-113.6% YoY
Operating margin
24.7%-29.0 pts YoY
ROIC (TTM)1.2%
Avg ROIC 5Y-
ROE (TTM)2%
Piotroski Score1 / 9
Financial Statements →

BUR Recent Earnings

Burford Capital Limited (BUR) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters

Earnings History →
●Beat EPS 2/12 qtrs (25%)●Beat Revenue 3/12 qtrs (33%)
Q2 2026Latest
May 8, 2026
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
—
$0.18
Rev
$1.7B-1364.1%
$136M
Q1 2026
Feb 26, 2026
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.17+90.7%
$1.83
Rev
$45M-67.3%
$136M
Q4 2025
Nov 5, 2025
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.09-129.5%
$0.30
Rev
$69M-56.5%
$158M
Q3 2025
Aug 7, 2025
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.39
—
Rev
$175M
—
QuarterDateEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q2 2026LatestMay 8, 2026
—vs $0.18
$1.7Bvs $136M-1364.1%
Q1 2026Feb 26, 2026
$0.17vs $1.83+90.7%
$45Mvs $136M-67.3%
Q4 2025Nov 5, 2025
$0.09vs $0.30-129.5%
$69Mvs $158M-56.5%
Q3 2025Aug 7, 2025
$0.39
$175M
Based on last 12 quarters of data

Latest BUR News

Recent stock market news and headlines for Burford Capital Limited (BUR)

PRNewsWire·Jul 7, 2026
New Research from Burford Capital and The Lawyer: Two-Thirds of Lawyers Say Strong Claims Go Unpursued Because of Cost

Survey of senior UK lawyers reveals cost uncertainty, enforcement risk and board scrutiny are redefining the disputes landscape LONDON, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Many commercially viable legal claims are never pursued because of cost and risk concerns, according to  The London Disputes Report 2026 , published today by Burford Capital in association with The Lawyer . The findings indicate that economic considerations increasingly determine not only whether disputes are pursued, but also how they are managed and resolved.

Seeking Alpha·Jun 18, 2026
Burford Capital Limited (BUR) Shareholder/Analyst Call Transcript

Burford Capital Limited (BUR) Shareholder/Analyst Call Transcript

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Burford Capital Limited (BUR)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
BUR logoBURBurford Capital LimitedCurrent
$4.21$922.28M15.04-28.04%18.41%1.96%2.9%
LPRO logoLPROOpen Lending Corporation
$3.14$371.2M-87.96288.02%-5.95%-7.04%—
PFLT logoPFLTPennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd.
$6.97$691.55M9.682.2%34.83%5.84%—
ECPG logoECPGEncore Capital Group, Inc.
$94.45$2.02B8.6633.89%16.02%30.7%—
PRA logoPRAProAssurance Corporation
$25.00$1.29B25.25-2.67%6.04%4.95%—
PRAA logoPRAAPRA Group, Inc.
$17.91$683.1M-2.3010.36%-21.88%-25%—

Compare BUR vs Peers

Burford Capital Limited (BUR) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs LPRO

Most directly comparable listed peer for BUR.

Scale Benchmark

vs BX

Larger-name benchmark to compare BUR against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs LPRO, PFLT, ECPG, PRA

BUR SEC Filings & Documents

Burford Capital Limited (BUR) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

May 14, 2026·SEC

Material company update

May 8, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Mar 27, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

2
FY 2026

Feb 26, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Mar 3, 2025·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

4
FY 2026

May 8, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Nov 5, 2025·SEC

FY 2025

Aug 7, 2025·SEC

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BUR Frequently Asked Questions

Burford Capital Limited (BUR) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Burford Capital Limited's revenue?

Burford Capital Limited (BUR) reported $342.4M in revenue for fiscal year 2025.

How fast is Burford Capital Limited growing?

Burford Capital Limited (BUR) saw revenue decline by 28.0% over the past year.

Is BUR profitable?

Yes, Burford Capital Limited (BUR) is profitable, generating $62.6M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (18.4% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
Does BUR pay dividends?

Yes, Burford Capital Limited (BUR) pays a dividend with a yield of 2.90%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.

What is BUR's return on equity?

Burford Capital Limited (BUR) has a return on equity (ROE) of 2.0%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.

What is Burford Capital Limited's free cash flow?

Burford Capital Limited (BUR) had negative free cash flow of $29.3M in fiscal year 2025, likely due to heavy capital investments.

What if you invested $1,000 in BUR back in 2011?

Total return calculator · dividends reinvested · 15+ years of data

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