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Burford Capital Limited (BUR) fundamental analysis — strengths, weaknesses & financial health based on data analysis
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Burford Capital Limited (BUR) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
Burford Capital Limited (BUR) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Burford Capital Limited (BUR) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026Latest | Feb 26, 2026 | $0.17vs $1.83+90.7% | $45Mvs $136M-67.3% |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 5, 2025 | $0.09vs $0.30-129.5% | $69Mvs $158M-56.5% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 | $0.39 | $175M |
| Q2 2025 | Mar 3, 2025 | $0.06vs $0.56-110.7% | $227Mvs $157M+44.8% |
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Burford Capital Limited (BUR) annual income statement — 10-year revenue, gross profit & net income history
| Line item | Dec'16 | Dec'17 | Dec'18 | Dec'19 | Dec'20 | Dec'21 | Dec'22 | Dec'23 | Dec'24 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Income | 5.03M | 7.52M | 1.8M | 23.73M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Interest Expense | 13.63M | 23.51M | 38.54M | 38.4M | 39.05M | 56.45M | 74.99M | 94.61M | 131.02M | 97.45M |
| Loan Loss Provision | 25.4M | 30.13M | 33.29M | -27.15M | -34.21M | 0 | 0 | -78.11M | 0 | 11.21M |
| Non-Interest Income | 144.75M | 311.58M | 385.84M | 303.92M | 316.68M | 108.12M | 270.62M | 1.08B | 472.25M | 371.23M |
| 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 Expense | 45.72M | 69.92M | 82.53M | 102.12M | 108.04M | 48.88M | 86.61M | 246.73M | 87.64M | 67.36M |
| Efficiency Ratio | 30.53% | 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 | -12.46M | 13.42M | 36.94M | 9.73M | 11.56M | 20.08M | 24M | 18.18M |
| 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) | 108.87M | 249.3M | 317.58M | 212.11M | 156.97M | -6.94M | 97.46M | 718.2M | 229.58M | 135.74M |
| 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) | 0.53 | 1.20 | 1.51 | 0.97 | 0.65 | -0.26 | 0.14 | 2.74 | 0.67 | - |
| Diluted Shares Outstanding | 204.73M | 208.45M | 210.78M | 219.62M | 219.64M | 219.05M | 218.58M | 223.01M | 219.42M | 219.27M |
Burford Capital Limited (BUR) balance sheet — assets, liabilities & shareholders' equity
| Line item | Dec'16 | Dec'17 | Dec'18 | Dec'19 | Dec'20 | Dec'21 | Dec'22 | Dec'23 | Dec'24 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash & Short Term Investments | 158.37M | 135.41M | 265.55M | 186.62M | 322.19M | 180.25M | 107.66M | 220.55M | 469.93M | 2.09B |
| Cash & Due from Banks | 158.37M | 135.41M | 265.55M | 186.62M | 322.19M | 180.25M | 107.66M | 220.55M | 469.93M | 677.65M |
| Short Term Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 79.08M |
| Total Investments | 570.78M | 1.12B | 1.64B | 2.12B | 2.19B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 79.08M |
| Investments Growth % | 26.61% | 96.56% | 46.05% | 29.09% | 3.69% | -100% | - | - | - | -200% |
| Long-Term Investments | 570.78M | 1.12B | 1.64B | 2.12B | 2.19B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Accounts Receivables | 19.21M | 4.33M | 37.11M | 53.64M | 26.96M | 106.41M | 137.82M | 287.07M | 200.96M | 0 |
| Goodwill & Intangibles | 173.33M | 161.71M | 152.16M | 142.7M | 134.03M | 134.02M | 133.91M | 133.97M | 133.95M | 134.02M |
| Goodwill | 133.93M | 134.02M | 133.97M | 134M | 134.03M | 134.02M | 133.91M | 133.97M | 133.95M | 134.02M |
| Intangible Assets | 39.4M | 27.69M | 18.2M | 8.7M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PP&E (Net) | 2.16M | 2.4M | 1.87M | 20.18M | 14.59M | 13.07M | 14.03M | 17.41M | 16.22M | 0 |
| Other Assets | -746.27M | -1.29B | -1.79B | -2.28B | -2.34B | 3.31B | 3.89B | 5.17B | 5.34B | 0 |
| Total Current Assets | 210.9M | 200.42M | 495.37M | 344.04M | 364.06M | 287.85M | 245.68M | 516.77M | 681.11M | 756.74M |
| Total Non-Current Assets | 746.27M | 1.29B | 1.79B | 2.28B | 2.34B | 3.45B | 4.04B | 5.32B | 5.49B | 137.74M |
| 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 Payable | 71.95M | 5.9M | 9.33M | 9.46M | 9.56M | 13.92M | 16.82M | 34.42M | 12.1M | 0 |
| Total Debt | 43.75M | 486.93M | 638.66M | 675.27M | 681.33M | 1.03B | 1.27B | 1.55B | 1.78B | 0 |
| Net Debt | -114.62M | 351.52M | 373.11M | 488.65M | 359.14M | 854.2M | 1.16B | 1.33B | 1.31B | -677.65M |
| Long-Term Debt | 43.75M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.03B | 1.27B | 1.55B | 1.78B | 0 |
| Short-Term Debt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Liabilities | -43.75M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 585.12M | 618.03M | 1.04B | 1.13B | 0 |
| Total Current Liabilities | 71.95M | 5.9M | 9.71M | 9.46M | 9.56M | 13.92M | 16.82M | 34.42M | 12.1M | 0 |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 71.95M | 486.93M | 638.66M | 675.27M | 681.33M | 1.62B | 1.88B | 2.6B | 2.91B | 51.8M |
| Total Liabilities | 372.07M | 5.9M | 955.83M | 1.12B | 1.03B | 1.63B | 1.9B | 2.63B | 2.92B | 3.5B |
| 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 Share | 2.91 | 3.83 | 6.47 | 6.98 | 8.92 | 9.62 | 10.92 | 14.38 | 14.84 | 14.54 |
| Tangible BV per Share | 2.07 | 3.06 | 5.75 | 6.33 | 8.31 | 9.01 | 10.31 | 13.78 | 14.23 | 13.93 |
| Common Stock | 351.25M | 351.25M | 596.45M | 596.45M | 598.81M | 598.81M | 598.81M | 602.24M | 610.04M | 589.96M |
| Additional Paid-in Capital | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.53M | 26.37M | 26.3M | 36.55M | 42.41M | 0 |
| Retained Earnings | 193.76M | 423.22M | 716.22M | 899.06M | 1.14B | 1.07B | 1.07B | 1.65B | 1.77B | 1.85B |
| Accumulated OCI | 51.15M | 24.09M | 50.48M | 37.48M | 5.14M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 554K |
| Treasury Stock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3.75M | -4.48M | -9.57M | 0 |
| Preferred Stock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Burford Capital Limited (BUR) cash flow — operating, investing & free cash flow history
| Line item | Dec'16 | Dec'17 | Dec'18 | Dec'19 | Dec'20 | Dec'21 | Dec'22 | Dec'23 | Dec'24 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash from Operations | -6.67M | -102.32M | -233.31M | -8.31M | 180.67M | -585.36M | -466.1M | -274.68M | 216.72M | 216.72M |
| Operating CF Growth % | 66.89% | -1434.54% | -128.02% | 96.44% | 2275.17% | -424% | 20.37% | 41.07% | 178.9% | 131.8% |
| Net Income | 104.05M | 249.18M | 305.11M | 225.52M | 208.63M | -56.43M | 233.33M | 718.2M | 229.58M | 85.99M |
| Depreciation & Amortization | 578K | 12.15M | 10.11M | 12.02M | 9.78M | 3.19M | 4.36M | 5.53M | 0 | 0 |
| Deferred Taxes | 0 | -1.65M | -1.69M | -4.52M | -5.33M | -9.27M | -10.28M | 0 | 0 | 14.62M |
| 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 Changes | 11.72M | 103.25M | -456.82M | 77.09M | -12.04M | 16.82M | 17.52M | 309.05M | 512.57M | 243.57M |
| Cash from Investing | -36.99M | -58.51M | -104K | -3.4M | -360K | -285K | -407K | -3.21M | -661K | -8.47M |
| Purchase of Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sale/Maturity of Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Net Investment Activity | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Acquisitions | -35.42M | -57.86M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Investing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -8.26M |
| Cash from Financing | 157.9M | 136.36M | 364.88M | -67.42M | -45.21M | 444.83M | 399.13M | 389.53M | 33.83M | 24.45M |
| Dividends Paid | -17.66M | -19.84M | -24.58M | -28.42M | 0 | -41.05M | -27.66M | -27.5M | -27.33M | -40.93M |
| Share Repurchases | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3.69M | -8.04M | -3.76M | -5.09M | -15.31M |
| Stock Issued | 0 | 0 | 249.98M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Net Stock Activity | 0 | 0 | 249.98M | 0 | 0 | -3.69M | -8.04M | -3.76M | -5.09M | -15.31M |
| Debt Issuance (Net) | 1000K | 1000K | 1000K | 0 | -1000K | 1000K | 1000K | 1000K | 1000K | -2M |
| Other Financing | -14.04M | -25.85M | -40.52M | 183.12M | -293K | 123.49M | 157.48M | 152.54M | -168.9M | 117.73M |
| 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 | -1000K | 1000K | -1000K | 199K | 472K | -1000K | -1000K | 1000K | -515K | 1.73M |
| Cash at Beginning | 45.42M | 158.37M | 135.41M | 265.55M | 186.62M | 322.08M | 180.25M | 107.66M | 220.55M | 372.25M |
| Cash at End | 158.37M | 135.41M | 265.55M | 186.62M | 322.19M | 180.25M | -67.38M | 220.55M | 469.93M | 677.65M |
| Interest Paid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Income Taxes Paid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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% |
Burford Capital Limited (BUR) financial ratios — P/E, ROE, debt and 30+ core market and balance-sheet ratios
| Metric | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ratio | 30.53% | 21.91% | 21.29% | 31.17% | 34.12% | 45.21% | 32% | 22.87% | 18.56% | 18.15% |
| Equity / Assets | 61.57% | 53.26% | 58.78% | 57.81% | 71.85% | 56.34% | 55.66% | 54.95% | 52.74% | 47.69% |
| Book Value / Share | 2.91 | 3.83 | 6.47 | 6.98 | 8.92 | 9.62 | 10.92 | 14.38 | 14.84 | 14.54 |
| NII Growth | -1753.88% | -85.85% | -129.79% | 60.06% | -166.14% | -44.58% | -32.84% | -26.16% | -38.49% | 21.54% |
| Dividend Payout | 15.67% | 7.96% | 7.74% | 13.4% | - | - | 90.69% | 4.5% | 18.66% | 47.6% |
Burford Capital Limited (BUR) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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Burford Capital Limited (BUR) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
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).
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.
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.
Burford Capital Limited (BUR) financial analysis — history, returns, DCA and operating performance tools
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