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BUR logoBurford Capital Limited(BUR)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios

BUR•NYSE•Banking & Credit
$5.17
$1.13B mkt cap·7.8× P/E·Price updated May 7, 2026
SectorFinancial ServicesIndustryAsset ManagementSub-IndustrySpecialty finance and niche asset platforms
AboutBurford Capital Limited, through its subsidiaries, provides legal finance products and services. The company offers asset management services, including core legal finance, complex strategies, and post-settlement finance. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Saint Peter Port, Guernsey.Show more
  • Net Interest Income-$131M-38.5%
  • Total Revenue$472M-56.2%
  • Net Income$146M-76.0%
  • Return on Equity4.53%-79.2%
  • Net Interest Margin-2.12%-30.9%
  • Efficiency Ratio18.56%-18.9%
  • ROA2.44%-79.8%
  • Equity / Assets52.74%-4.0%
  • Book Value per Share14.84+3.2%
  • Tangible BV/Share14.23+3.3%
  • Debt/Equity0.55+13.0%
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BUR Key Insights

Burford Capital Limited (BUR) fundamental analysis — strengths, weaknesses & financial health based on data analysis

✓Strengths

  • ✓Efficient operations: 18.6% efficiency ratio
  • ✓Well capitalized: 52.7% equity/assets
  • ✓Healthy dividend yield of 2.4%
  • ✓Diversified revenue: 100.0% from non-interest income
  • ✓Trading at only 0.3x book value

✗Weaknesses

  • ✗Weak NIM of -2.1%
  • ✗Weak momentum: RS Rating 6 (bottom 6%)
  • ✗Trading more than 30% below 52-week high

* These insights are generated automatically based on available financial data. Please conduct your own research before making investment decisions.

BUR Price & Volume

Burford Capital Limited (BUR) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart

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BUR Growth Metrics

Burford Capital Limited (BUR) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR

Revenue CAGR

10 Years19.66%
5 Years7.59%
3 Years63.46%
TTM-

Profit CAGR

10 Years12.13%
5 Years-7.14%
3 Years-
TTM-66.87%

EPS CAGR

10 Years11.72%
5 Years-7.41%
3 Years-
TTM-67.08%

Return on Capital

10 Years10.77%
5 Years6.21%
3 Years7.72%
Last Year4.24%

BUR Recent Earnings

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

Full history →
●Beat EPS 2/12 qtrs (29%)●Beat Revenue 2/12 qtrs (29%)
Q1 2026Latest
Feb 26, 2026
EPS
$0.17
Est $1.83
+90.7%
Revenue
$45M
Est $136M
-67.3%
Q4 2025
Nov 5, 2025
EPS
$0.09
Est $0.30
-129.5%
Revenue
$69M
Est $158M
-56.5%
Q3 2025
Aug 7, 2025
EPS
$0.39
Revenue
$175M
Q2 2025
Mar 3, 2025
EPS
$0.06
Est $0.56
-110.7%
Revenue
$227M
Est $157M
+44.8%
QuarterDateEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q1 2026LatestFeb 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
Q2 2025Mar 3, 2025
$0.06vs $0.56-110.7%
$227Mvs $157M+44.8%
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →

BUR Peer Comparison

Burford Capital Limited (BUR) competitors in Specialty finance and niche asset platforms — business model, growth, and fundamentals comparison

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CompanyMarket CapStock PriceP/E Ratio (TTM)Revenue Growth 1YNet MarginReturn on Equity (ROE)FCF YieldDebt / Equity
LPRO logoLPROOpen Lending CorporationDirect Competitor191.51M1.62-45.38288.02%-7.04%1.17
PFLT logoPFLTPennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd.Direct Competitor888M8.9512.432.2%11.17%1.65
ECPG logoECPGEncore Capital Group, Inc.Product Competitor1.76B82.227.5433.89%30.7%4.23
PRA logoPRAProAssurance CorporationProduct Competitor1.27B24.6124.86-2.67%6.04%4.95%0.32
PRAA logoPRAAPRA Group, Inc.Product Competitor802.9M20.88-2.6810.36%-25.96%0.03
FCNCA logoFCNCAFirst Citizens BancShares, Inc.Product Competitor22.7B1953.4211.78-2.97%9.94%1.62
LZ logoLZLegalZoom.com, Inc.Supply Chain1.05B6.0775.8810.88%1.46%6.38%0.14
CSGP logoCSGPCoStar Group, Inc.Supply Chain14.83B34.982107.2318.67%0.74%0.3%0.14

Compare BUR vs Peers

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

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BUR Income Statement

Burford Capital Limited (BUR) annual income statement — 10-year revenue, gross profit & net income history

10Y historyFree accessUpdated daily
Line itemDec'16Dec'17Dec'18Dec'19Dec'20Dec'21Dec'22Dec'23Dec'24TTM
Net Interest Income-8.6M-15.99M-36.74M-14.67M-39.05M-56.45M-74.99M-94.61M-131.02M-97.45M
NII Growth %-1753.88%-85.85%-129.79%60.06%-166.14%-44.58%-32.84%-26.16%-38.49%73.65%
Net Interest Margin %-0.89%-1.07%-1.58%-0.55%-1.43%-1.51%-1.75%-1.62%-2.12%-1.46%
Interest Income5.03M7.52M1.8M23.73M000000
Interest Expense13.63M23.51M38.54M38.4M39.05M56.45M74.99M94.61M131.02M97.45M
Loan Loss Provision25.4M30.13M33.29M-27.15M-34.21M00-78.11M011.21M
Non-Interest Income144.75M311.58M385.84M303.92M316.68M108.12M270.62M1.08B472.25M371.23M
Non-Interest Income %96.64%97.64%99.54%92.76%100%100%100%100%100%100%
Total Revenue
149.78M▲ 0%
319.11M▲ 113.1%
387.64M▲ 21.5%
327.65M▼ 15.5%
316.68M▼ 3.3%
108.12M▼ 65.9%
270.62M▲ 150.3%
1.08B▲ 298.7%
472.25M▼ 56.2%
371.23M▲ 0%
Revenue Growth %59.18%113.06%21.48%-15.48%-3.35%-65.86%150.28%298.68%-56.23%56.19%
Non-Interest Expense45.72M69.92M82.53M102.12M108.04M48.88M86.61M246.73M87.64M67.36M
Efficiency Ratio30.53%21.91%21.29%31.17%34.12%45.21%32%22.87%18.56%18.15%
Operating Income
117.68M▲ 0%
272.69M▲ 131.7%
342.45M▲ 25.6%
225.52M▼ 34.1%
208.63M▼ 7.5%
2.79M▼ 98.7%
109.02M▲ 3808.8%
815.67M▲ 648.2%
253.59M▼ 68.9%
195.2M▲ 0%
Operating Margin %78.57%85.45%88.34%68.83%65.88%2.58%40.28%75.6%53.7%52.58%
Operating Income Growth %-131.72%25.58%-34.14%-7.49%-98.66%3808.82%648.2%-68.91%-
Pretax Income
104.05M▲ 0%
249.18M▲ 139.5%
305.11M▲ 22.4%
225.52M▼ 26.1%
208.63M▼ 7.5%
2.79M▼ 98.7%
109.02M▲ 3808.8%
738.28M▲ 577.2%
253.59M▼ 65.7%
153.92M▲ 0%
Pretax Margin %69.47%78.09%78.71%68.83%65.88%2.58%40.28%68.43%53.7%41.46%
Income Tax-4.82M-123K-12.46M13.42M36.94M9.73M11.56M20.08M24M18.18M
Effective Tax Rate %-4.63%-0.05%-4.08%5.95%17.7%348.76%10.6%2.72%9.47%11.81%
Net Income
108.87M▲ 0%
249.3M▲ 129.0%
317.58M▲ 27.4%
212.11M▼ 33.2%
143.28M▼ 32.5%
-28.75M▼ 120.1%
30.51M▲ 206.1%
610.52M▲ 1901.3%
146.48M▼ 76.0%
85.99M▲ 0%
Net Margin %72.69%78.13%81.93%64.74%45.24%-26.59%11.27%56.59%31.02%23.16%
Net Income Growth %65.78%128.99%27.39%-33.21%-32.45%-120.07%206.1%1901.32%-76.01%-66.87%
Net Income (Continuing)108.87M249.3M317.58M212.11M156.97M-6.94M97.46M718.2M229.58M135.74M
EPS (Diluted)
0.53▲ 0%
1.20▲ 126.4%
1.51▲ 25.8%
0.97▼ 35.8%
0.65▼ 33.0%
-0.26▼ 140.0%
0.14▲ 153.8%
2.74▲ 1857.1%
0.66▼ 75.9%
0.39▲ 0%
EPS Growth %71.43%126.42%25.83%-35.76%-32.99%-140%153.85%1857.14%-75.91%-67.08%
EPS (Basic)0.531.201.510.970.65-0.260.142.740.67-
Diluted Shares Outstanding204.73M208.45M210.78M219.62M219.64M219.05M218.58M223.01M219.42M219.27M

BUR Balance Sheet

Burford Capital Limited (BUR) balance sheet — assets, liabilities & shareholders' equity

Line itemDec'16Dec'17Dec'18Dec'19Dec'20Dec'21Dec'22Dec'23Dec'24TTM
Cash & Short Term Investments158.37M135.41M265.55M186.62M322.19M180.25M107.66M220.55M469.93M2.09B
Cash & Due from Banks158.37M135.41M265.55M186.62M322.19M180.25M107.66M220.55M469.93M677.65M
Short Term Investments00000000079.08M
Total Investments570.78M1.12B1.64B2.12B2.19B000079.08M
Investments Growth %26.61%96.56%46.05%29.09%3.69%-100%----200%
Long-Term Investments570.78M1.12B1.64B2.12B2.19B00000
Accounts Receivables19.21M4.33M37.11M53.64M26.96M106.41M137.82M287.07M200.96M0
Goodwill & Intangibles173.33M161.71M152.16M142.7M134.03M134.02M133.91M133.97M133.95M134.02M
Goodwill133.93M134.02M133.97M134M134.03M134.02M133.91M133.97M133.95M134.02M
Intangible Assets39.4M27.69M18.2M8.7M000000
PP&E (Net)2.16M2.4M1.87M20.18M14.59M13.07M14.03M17.41M16.22M0
Other Assets-746.27M-1.29B-1.79B-2.28B-2.34B3.31B3.89B5.17B5.34B0
Total Current Assets210.9M200.42M495.37M344.04M364.06M287.85M245.68M516.77M681.11M756.74M
Total Non-Current Assets746.27M1.29B1.79B2.28B2.34B3.45B4.04B5.32B5.49B137.74M
Total Assets
968.23M▲ 0%
1.5B▲ 54.9%
2.32B▲ 54.7%
2.65B▲ 14.4%
2.73B▲ 2.9%
3.74B▲ 37.1%
4.29B▲ 14.6%
5.84B▲ 36.1%
6.18B▲ 5.8%
6.69B▲ 0%
Asset Growth %62.97%54.85%54.67%14.36%2.88%37.14%14.62%36.12%5.78%18.58%
Return on Assets (ROA)13.94%20.21%16.63%8.53%5.33%-0.89%0.76%12.06%2.44%1.29%
Accounts Payable71.95M5.9M9.33M9.46M9.56M13.92M16.82M34.42M12.1M0
Total Debt43.75M486.93M638.66M675.27M681.33M1.03B1.27B1.55B1.78B0
Net Debt-114.62M351.52M373.11M488.65M359.14M854.2M1.16B1.33B1.31B-677.65M
Long-Term Debt43.75M00001.03B1.27B1.55B1.78B0
Short-Term Debt0000000000
Other Liabilities-43.75M0000585.12M618.03M1.04B1.13B0
Total Current Liabilities71.95M5.9M9.71M9.46M9.56M13.92M16.82M34.42M12.1M0
Total Non-Current Liabilities71.95M486.93M638.66M675.27M681.33M1.62B1.88B2.6B2.91B51.8M
Total Liabilities372.07M5.9M955.83M1.12B1.03B1.63B1.9B2.63B2.92B3.5B
Total Equity
596.16M▲ 0%
798.56M▲ 34.0%
1.36B▲ 70.7%
1.53B▲ 12.5%
1.96B▲ 27.9%
2.11B▲ 7.5%
2.39B▲ 13.2%
3.21B▲ 34.4%
3.26B▲ 1.5%
3.19B▲ 0%
Equity Growth %37.36%33.95%70.7%12.46%27.87%7.54%13.24%34.38%1.53%-0.73%
Equity / Assets (Capital Ratio)61.57%53.26%58.78%57.81%71.85%56.34%55.66%54.95%52.74%47.69%
Return on Equity (ROE)21.14%35.75%29.38%14.65%8.2%-1.41%1.36%21.82%4.53%2.7%
Book Value per Share2.913.836.476.988.929.6210.9214.3814.8414.54
Tangible BV per Share2.073.065.756.338.319.0110.3113.7814.2313.93
Common Stock351.25M351.25M596.45M596.45M598.81M598.81M598.81M602.24M610.04M589.96M
Additional Paid-in Capital000022.53M26.37M26.3M36.55M42.41M0
Retained Earnings193.76M423.22M716.22M899.06M1.14B1.07B1.07B1.65B1.77B1.85B
Accumulated OCI51.15M24.09M50.48M37.48M5.14M0000554K
Treasury Stock000000-3.75M-4.48M-9.57M0
Preferred Stock0000000000

BUR Cash Flow Statement

Burford Capital Limited (BUR) cash flow — operating, investing & free cash flow history

Line itemDec'16Dec'17Dec'18Dec'19Dec'20Dec'21Dec'22Dec'23Dec'24TTM
Cash from Operations-6.67M-102.32M-233.31M-8.31M180.67M-585.36M-466.1M-274.68M216.72M216.72M
Operating CF Growth %66.89%-1434.54%-128.02%96.44%2275.17%-424%20.37%41.07%178.9%131.8%
Net Income104.05M249.18M305.11M225.52M208.63M-56.43M233.33M718.2M229.58M85.99M
Depreciation & Amortization578K12.15M10.11M12.02M9.78M3.19M4.36M5.53M00
Deferred Taxes0-1.65M-1.69M-4.52M-5.33M-9.27M-10.28M0014.62M
Other Non-Cash Items-123.02M-468.55M-91.72M-322.94M-25.7M-548.95M-721.32M-1.3B-525.43M-227.82M
Working Capital Changes11.72M103.25M-456.82M77.09M-12.04M16.82M17.52M309.05M512.57M243.57M
Cash from Investing-36.99M-58.51M-104K-3.4M-360K-285K-407K-3.21M-661K-8.47M
Purchase of Investments0000000000
Sale/Maturity of Investments0000000000
Net Investment Activity0000000000
Acquisitions-35.42M-57.86M00000000
Other Investing000000000-8.26M
Cash from Financing157.9M136.36M364.88M-67.42M-45.21M444.83M399.13M389.53M33.83M24.45M
Dividends Paid-17.66M-19.84M-24.58M-28.42M0-41.05M-27.66M-27.5M-27.33M-40.93M
Share Repurchases00000-3.69M-8.04M-3.76M-5.09M-15.31M
Stock Issued00249.98M0000000
Net Stock Activity00249.98M00-3.69M-8.04M-3.76M-5.09M-15.31M
Debt Issuance (Net)1000K1000K1000K0-1000K1000K1000K1000K1000K-2M
Other Financing-14.04M-25.85M-40.52M183.12M-293K123.49M157.48M152.54M-168.9M117.73M
Net Change in Cash
112.95M▲ 0%
-22.96M▼ 120.3%
130.14M▲ 666.9%
-78.93M▼ 160.7%
135.57M▲ 271.8%
-141.83M▼ 204.6%
-247.63M▼ 74.6%
112.89M▲ 145.6%
249.38M▲ 120.9%
103.64M▲ 0%
Exchange Rate Effect-1000K1000K-1000K199K472K-1000K-1000K1000K-515K1.73M
Cash at Beginning45.42M158.37M135.41M265.55M186.62M322.08M180.25M107.66M220.55M372.25M
Cash at End158.37M135.41M265.55M186.62M322.19M180.25M-67.38M220.55M469.93M677.65M
Interest Paid0000000000
Income Taxes Paid0000000000
Free Cash Flow
-8.24M▲ 0%
-102.97M▼ 1150.0%
-233.42M▼ 126.7%
-11.7M▲ 95.0%
180.31M▲ 1640.6%
-585.65M▼ 424.8%
-466.51M▲ 20.3%
-277.89M▲ 40.4%
216.06M▲ 177.8%
205.85M▲ 0%
FCF Growth %59.93%-1149.98%-126.68%94.99%1640.58%-424.8%20.34%40.43%177.75%-5.35%

BUR Banking Ratios

Burford Capital Limited (BUR) financial ratios — P/E, ROE, debt and 30+ core market and balance-sheet ratios

Metric201620172018201920202021202220232024TTM
Return on Equity (ROE)21.14%35.75%29.38%14.65%8.2%-1.41%1.36%21.82%4.53%2.7%
Return on Assets (ROA)13.94%20.21%16.63%8.53%5.33%-0.89%0.76%12.06%2.44%1.29%
Net Interest Margin-0.89%-1.07%-1.58%-0.55%-1.43%-1.51%-1.75%-1.62%-2.12%-1.46%
Efficiency Ratio30.53%21.91%21.29%31.17%34.12%45.21%32%22.87%18.56%18.15%
Equity / Assets61.57%53.26%58.78%57.81%71.85%56.34%55.66%54.95%52.74%47.69%
Book Value / Share2.913.836.476.988.929.6210.9214.3814.8414.54
NII Growth-1753.88%-85.85%-129.79%60.06%-166.14%-44.58%-32.84%-26.16%-38.49%21.54%
Dividend Payout15.67%7.96%7.74%13.4%--90.69%4.5%18.66%47.6%

BUR SEC Filings & Documents

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

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Mar 27, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Mar 6, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Feb 26, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

2
FY 2026

Feb 26, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Mar 3, 2025·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

3
FY 2025

Nov 5, 2025·SEC

FY 2025

Aug 7, 2025·SEC

FY 2025

May 7, 2025·SEC

BUR Frequently Asked Questions

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

Growth & Financials

Burford Capital Limited (BUR) saw revenue decline by 56.2% over the past year.

Yes, Burford Capital Limited (BUR) is profitable, generating $86.0M in net income for fiscal year 2024 (31.0% net margin).

Dividend & Returns

Yes, Burford Capital Limited (BUR) pays a dividend with a yield of 2.41%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.

Burford Capital Limited (BUR) has a return on equity (ROE) of 4.5%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.

Industry Metrics

Burford Capital Limited (BUR) has a net interest margin (NIM) of -2.1%. NIM has been under pressure due to interest rate environment.

Burford Capital Limited (BUR) has an efficiency ratio of 18.6%. This is excellent, indicating strong cost control.

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