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Burford Capital Limited(BUR)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
BUR•NYSE•Banking & Credit
15.8× P/E·Price updated Jun 17, 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-$146M-11.5%
- Total Revenue$340M-28.0%
- Net Income$63M-57.3%
- Return on Equity1.96%-56.7%
- Net Interest Margin-2.2%-3.7%
- Efficiency Ratio32.29%+74.0%
- ROA0.98%-60.0%
- Equity / Assets47.1%-10.7%
- Book Value per Share13.93-6.2%
BUR Key Insights
Burford Capital Limited (BUR) fundamental analysis — strengths, weaknesses & financial health based on data analysis
✓Strengths
- ✓Efficient operations: 32.3% efficiency ratio
- ✓Well capitalized: 47.1% equity/assets
- ✓Healthy dividend yield of 2.8%
- ✓Diversified revenue: 100.0% from non-interest income
- ✓Trading at only 0.3x book value
✗Weaknesses
- ✗Profits declining 15.3% over 5 years
- ✗Weak Piotroski F-Score: 1/9
- ✗Weak NIM of -2.2%
- ✗Weak momentum: RS Rating 10 (bottom 10%)
- ✗Trading more than 30% below 52-week high
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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 Years13.7%
5 Years1.42%
3 Years7.89%
TTM-
Profit CAGR
10 Years-0.48%
5 Years-15.27%
3 Years27.06%
TTM-57.28%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-0.99%
5 Years-15.5%
3 Years25.99%
TTM-58.58%
Return on Capital
10 Years9.83%
5 Years4.92%
3 Years7.26%
Last Year1.34%
BUR Recent Earnings
Burford Capital Limited (BUR) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 3/12 qtrs (33%)●Beat Revenue 3/12 qtrs (33%)
Q2 2026Latest
May 8, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.34+29.5%
$1.90
Rev
$45M-75.1%
$179M
Q1 2026
Feb 26, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.17+90.7%
$1.83
Rev
$45M-67.3%
$136M
Q4 2025
Nov 5, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.09-129.5%
$0.30
Rev
$69M-56.5%
$158M
Q3 2025
Aug 7, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.39
—
Rev
$175M
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| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 8, 2026 | $1.34vs $1.90+29.5% | $45Mvs $179M-75.1% |
| Q1 2026 | 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 |
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
| Company | Market Cap | Stock Price | P/E Ratio (TTM) | Revenue Growth 1Y | Net Margin | Return on Equity (ROE) | FCF Yield | Debt / Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 LPRO | 367.06M | 3.11 | -86.97 | 288.02% | -5.95% | -7.04% | 1.17 | |
 PFLT | 752.07M | 7.58 | 10.53 | 2.2% | 34.83% | 5.84% | 1.65 | |
 ECPG | 1.77B | 82.64 | 7.57 | 33.89% | 16.02% | 30.7% | 4.23 | |
 PRA | 1.27B | 24.58 | 24.83 | -2.67% | 6.04% | 4.95% | 0.32 | |
 PRAA | 572.11M | 15.00 | -1.93 | 10.36% | -21.88% | -25% | 0.03 | |
 FCNCA | 24.28B | 2089.82 | 12.61 | -2.97% | 15.22% | 9.94% | 1.62 | |
 LZ | 956.08M | 5.57 | 69.63 | 10.88% | 1.46% | 6.38% | 0.14 | |
 CSGP | 12.91B | 30.46 | 1834.94 | 18.67% | 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.
BUR Income Statement
Burford Capital Limited (BUR) annual income statement — 10-year revenue, gross profit & net income history
10Y historyFree accessUpdated daily
| Metric | Dec'17 | Dec'18 | Dec'19 | Dec'20 | Dec'21 | Dec'22 | Dec'23 | Dec'24 | Dec'25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Net Interest Income | -15.99M | -36.74M | -14.67M | -39.05M | -56.45M | -74.99M | -94.61M | -131.02M | -146.08M |
NII Growth % | -85.85% | -129.79% | 60.06% | -166.14% | -44.58% | -32.84% | -26.16% | -38.49% | -11.49% |
Net Interest Margin % | -1.07% | -1.58% | -0.55% | -1.43% | -1.51% | -1.75% | -1.62% | -2.12% | -2.2% |
Interest Income | 7.52M | 1.8M | 23.73M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Interest Expense | 23.51M | 38.54M | 38.4M | 39.05M | 56.45M | 74.99M | 94.61M | 131.02M | 146.08M |
Loan Loss Provision | 30.13M | 33.29M | -27.15M | -34.21M | 0 | 0 | -78.11M | 0 | 0 |
Non-Interest Income | 311.58M | 385.84M | 303.92M | 316.68M | 108.12M | 270.62M | 1.08B | 472.25M | 339.85M |
Non-Interest Income % | 97.64% | 99.54% | 92.76% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Total Revenue | 319.11M▲ 0% | 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% | 339.85M▼ 28.0% |
Revenue Growth % | 113.06% | 21.48% | -15.48% | -3.35% | -65.86% | 150.28% | 298.68% | -56.23% | -28.04% |
Non-Interest Expense | 69.92M | 82.53M | 102.12M | 108.04M | 48.88M | 86.61M | 246.73M | 87.64M | 109.74M |
Efficiency Ratio | 21.91% | 21.29% | 31.17% | 34.12% | 45.21% | 32% | 22.87% | 18.56% | 32.29% |
Operating Income | 272.69M▲ 0% | 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% | 84.03M▼ 66.9% |
Operating Margin % | 85.45% | 88.34% | 68.83% | 65.88% | 2.58% | 40.28% | 75.6% | 53.7% | 24.73% |
Operating Income Growth % | 131.72% | 25.58% | -34.14% | -7.49% | -98.66% | 3808.82% | 648.2% | -68.91% | -66.86% |
Pretax Income | 249.18M▲ 0% | 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% | 84.03M▼ 66.9% |
Pretax Margin % | 78.09% | 78.71% | 68.83% | 65.88% | 2.58% | 40.28% | 68.43% | 53.7% | 24.73% |
Income Tax | -123K | -12.46M | 13.42M | 36.94M | 9.73M | 11.56M | 20.08M | 24M | 11.84M |
Effective Tax Rate % | -0.05% | -4.08% | 5.95% | 17.7% | 348.76% | 10.6% | 2.72% | 9.47% | 14.09% |
Net Income | 249.3M▲ 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% | 62.57M▼ 57.3% |
Net Margin % | 78.13% | 81.93% | 64.74% | 45.24% | -26.59% | 11.27% | 56.59% | 31.02% | 18.41% |
Net Income Growth % | 128.99% | 27.39% | -33.21% | -32.45% | -120.07% | 206.1% | 1901.32% | -76.01% | -57.28% |
Net Income (Continuing) | 249.3M | 317.58M | 212.11M | 156.97M | -6.94M | 97.46M | 718.2M | 229.58M | 72.19M |
EPS (Diluted) | 1.20▲ 0% | 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% | 0.28▼ 57.6% |
EPS Growth % | 126.42% | 25.83% | -35.76% | -32.99% | -140% | 153.85% | 1857.14% | -75.91% | -57.58% |
EPS (Basic) | 1.20 | 1.51 | 0.97 | 0.65 | -0.26 | 0.14 | 2.74 | 0.67 | 0.29 |
Diluted Shares Outstanding | 208.45M | 210.78M | 219.62M | 219.64M | 219.05M | 218.58M | 223.01M | 219.42M | 224.58M |
BUR Balance Sheet
Burford Capital Limited (BUR) balance sheet — assets, liabilities & shareholders' equity
| Metric | Dec'17 | Dec'18 | Dec'19 | Dec'20 | Dec'21 | Dec'22 | Dec'23 | Dec'24 | Dec'25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cash & Short Term Investments | 135.41M | 265.55M | 186.62M | 322.19M | 180.25M | 107.66M | 220.55M | 469.93M | 655.92M |
Cash & Due from Banks | 135.41M | 265.55M | 186.62M | 322.19M | 180.25M | 107.66M | 220.55M | 469.93M | 566.44M |
Short Term Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 89.49M |
Total Investments | 1.12B | 1.64B | 2.12B | 2.19B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 89.49M |
Investments Growth % | 96.56% | 46.05% | 29.09% | 3.69% | -100% | - | - | - | - |
Long-Term Investments | 1.12B | 1.64B | 2.12B | 2.19B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Accounts Receivables | 4.33M | 37.11M | 53.64M | 26.96M | 106.41M | 137.82M | 287.07M | 200.96M | 186.91M |
Goodwill & Intangibles | 161.71M | 152.16M | 142.7M | 134.03M | 134.02M | 133.91M | 133.97M | 133.95M | 134.02M |
Goodwill | 134.02M | 133.97M | 134M | 134.03M | 134.02M | 133.91M | 133.97M | 133.95M | 134.02M |
Intangible Assets | 27.69M | 18.2M | 8.7M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
PP&E (Net) | 2.4M | 1.87M | 20.18M | 14.59M | 13.07M | 14.03M | 17.41M | 16.22M | 0 |
Other Assets | -1.29B | -1.79B | -2.28B | -2.34B | 3.31B | 3.89B | 5.17B | 5.34B | 0 |
Total Current Assets | 200.42M | 495.37M | 344.04M | 364.06M | 287.85M | 245.68M | 516.77M | 681.11M | 655.92M |
Total Non-Current Assets | 1.29B | 1.79B | 2.28B | 2.34B | 3.45B | 4.04B | 5.32B | 5.49B | 136.75M |
Total Assets | 1.5B▲ 0% | 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% | 6.64B▲ 7.5% |
Asset Growth % | 54.85% | 54.67% | 14.36% | 2.88% | 37.14% | 14.62% | 36.12% | 5.78% | 7.55% |
Return on Assets (ROA) | 20.21% | 16.63% | 8.53% | 5.33% | -0.89% | 0.76% | 12.06% | 2.44% | 0.98% |
Accounts Payable | 5.9M | 9.33M | 9.46M | 9.56M | 13.92M | 16.82M | 34.42M | 12.1M | 60.03M |
Total Debt | 486.93M | 638.66M | 675.27M | 681.33M | 1.03B | 1.27B | 1.55B | 1.78B | 2.15B |
Net Debt | 351.52M | 373.11M | 488.65M | 359.14M | 854.2M | 1.16B | 1.33B | 1.31B | 1.59B |
Long-Term Debt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.03B | 1.27B | 1.55B | 1.78B | 1.91B |
Short-Term Debt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 221.97M |
Other Liabilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 585.12M | 618.03M | 1.04B | 1.13B | 1.33B |
Total Current Liabilities | 5.9M | 9.71M | 9.46M | 9.56M | 13.92M | 16.82M | 34.42M | 12.1M | 221.97M |
Total Non-Current Liabilities | 486.93M | 638.66M | 675.27M | 681.33M | 1.62B | 1.88B | 2.6B | 2.91B | 3.3B |
Total Liabilities | 5.9M | 955.83M | 1.12B | 1.03B | 1.63B | 1.9B | 2.63B | 2.92B | 3.51B |
Total Equity | 798.56M▲ 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% | 3.13B▼ 4.0% |
Equity Growth % | 33.95% | 70.7% | 12.46% | 27.87% | 7.54% | 13.24% | 34.38% | 1.53% | -3.96% |
Equity / Assets (Capital Ratio) | 53.26% | 58.78% | 57.81% | 71.85% | 56.34% | 55.66% | 54.95% | 52.74% | 47.1% |
Return on Equity (ROE) | 35.75% | 29.38% | 14.65% | 8.2% | -1.41% | 1.36% | 21.82% | 4.53% | 1.96% |
Book Value per Share | 3.83 | 6.47 | 6.98 | 8.92 | 9.62 | 10.92 | 14.38 | 14.84 | 13.93 |
Tangible BV per Share | 3.06 | 5.75 | 6.33 | 8.31 | 9.01 | 10.31 | 13.78 | 14.23 | 13.33 |
Common Stock | 351.25M | 596.45M | 596.45M | 598.81M | 598.81M | 598.81M | 602.24M | 610.04M | 590.57M |
Additional Paid-in Capital | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.53M | 26.37M | 26.3M | 36.55M | 42.41M | 56.88M |
Retained Earnings | 423.22M | 716.22M | 899.06M | 1.14B | 1.07B | 1.07B | 1.65B | 1.77B | 1.8B |
Accumulated OCI | 24.09M | 50.48M | 37.48M | 5.14M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -199K |
Treasury Stock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3.75M | -4.48M | -9.57M | 0 |
Preferred Stock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
BUR Cash Flow Statement
Burford Capital Limited (BUR) cash flow — operating, investing & free cash flow history
| Metric | Dec'17 | Dec'18 | Dec'19 | Dec'20 | Dec'21 | Dec'22 | Dec'23 | Dec'24 | Dec'25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cash from Operations | -102.32M | -233.31M | -8.31M | 180.67M | -585.36M | -466.1M | -274.68M | 216.72M | -29.01M |
Operating CF Growth % | -1434.54% | -128.02% | 96.44% | 2275.17% | -424% | 20.37% | 41.07% | 178.9% | -113.39% |
Net Income | 249.18M | 305.11M | 225.52M | 208.63M | -56.43M | 233.33M | 718.2M | 229.58M | 72.19M |
Depreciation & Amortization | 12.15M | 10.11M | 12.02M | 9.78M | 3.19M | 4.36M | 5.53M | 0 | 0 |
Deferred Taxes | -1.65M | -1.69M | -4.52M | -5.33M | -9.27M | -10.28M | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Other Non-Cash Items | -468.55M | -91.72M | -322.94M | -25.7M | -548.95M | -721.32M | -1.3B | -525.43M | -452.62M |
Working Capital Changes | 103.25M | -456.82M | 77.09M | -12.04M | 16.82M | 17.52M | 309.05M | 512.57M | 351.42M |
Cash from Investing | -58.51M | -104K | -3.4M | -360K | -285K | -407K | -3.21M | -661K | -8.8M |
Purchase of Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Sale/Maturity of Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Net Investment Activity | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Acquisitions | -57.86M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -8.52M |
Other Investing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cash from Financing | 136.36M | 364.88M | -67.42M | -45.21M | 444.83M | 399.13M | 389.53M | 33.83M | 132.41M |
Dividends Paid | -19.84M | -24.58M | -28.42M | 0 | -41.05M | -27.66M | -27.5M | -27.33M | -27.39M |
Share Repurchases | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3.69M | -8.04M | -3.76M | -5.09M | -15.31M |
Stock Issued | 0 | 249.98M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Net Stock Activity | 0 | 249.98M | 0 | 0 | -3.69M | -8.04M | -3.76M | -5.09M | -15.31M |
Debt Issuance (Net) | 1000K | 1000K | 0 | -1000K | 1000K | 1000K | 1000K | 1000K | 1000K |
Other Financing | -25.85M | -40.52M | 183.12M | -293K | 123.49M | 157.48M | 152.54M | -168.9M | -177.94M |
Net Change in Cash | -22.96M▲ 0% | 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% | 96.51M▼ 61.3% |
Exchange Rate Effect | 1.52M | -1.33M | 199K | 472K | -1.01M | -5.22M | 1.25M | -515K | 1.91M |
Cash at Beginning | 158.37M | 135.41M | 265.55M | 186.62M | 322.08M | 180.25M | 107.66M | 220.55M | 469.93M |
Cash at End | 135.41M | 265.55M | 186.62M | 322.19M | 180.25M | -67.38M | 220.55M | 469.93M | 566.44M |
Interest Paid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Income Taxes Paid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Free Cash Flow | -102.97M▲ 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% | -29.3M▼ 113.6% |
FCF Growth % | -1149.98% | -126.68% | 94.99% | 1640.58% | -424.8% | 20.34% | 40.43% | 177.75% | -113.56% |
BUR Banking Ratios
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 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Return on Equity (ROE) | 21.14% | 35.75% | 29.38% | 14.65% | 8.2% | -1.41% | 1.36% | 21.82% | 4.53% | 1.96% |
Return on Assets (ROA) | 13.94% | 20.21% | 16.63% | 8.53% | 5.33% | -0.89% | 0.76% | 12.06% | 2.44% | 0.98% |
Net Interest Margin | -0.89% | -1.07% | -1.58% | -0.55% | -1.43% | -1.51% | -1.75% | -1.62% | -2.12% | -2.2% |
Efficiency Ratio | 30.53% | 21.91% | 21.29% | 31.17% | 34.12% | 45.21% | 32% | 22.87% | 18.56% | 32.29% |
Equity / Assets | 61.57% | 53.26% | 58.78% | 57.81% | 71.85% | 56.34% | 55.66% | 54.95% | 52.74% | 47.1% |
Book Value / Share | 2.91 | 3.83 | 6.47 | 6.98 | 8.92 | 9.62 | 10.92 | 14.38 | 14.84 | 13.93 |
NII Growth | -1753.88% | -85.85% | -129.79% | 60.06% | -166.14% | -44.58% | -32.84% | -26.16% | -38.49% | -11.49% |
Dividend Payout | 15.67% | 7.96% | 7.74% | 13.4% | - | - | 90.69% | 4.5% | 18.66% | 43.77% |
Related:BUR Dividend History·BUR Revenue History·BUR Price History·BUR P/E History·BUR Financial Ratios·BUR Institutional Holders
BUR SEC Filings & Documents
Burford Capital Limited (BUR) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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 28.0% over the past year.
Yes, Burford Capital Limited (BUR) is profitable, generating $62.6M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (18.4% net margin).
Dividend & Returns
Yes, Burford Capital Limited (BUR) pays a dividend with a yield of 2.77%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Burford Capital Limited (BUR) has a return on equity (ROE) of 2.0%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
Industry Metrics
Burford Capital Limited (BUR) has a net interest margin (NIM) of -2.2%. NIM has been under pressure due to interest rate environment.
Burford Capital Limited (BUR) has an efficiency ratio of 32.3%. This is excellent, indicating strong cost control.