Burford Capital (BUR) Stock Overview
Provides legal finance products and services worldwide. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 1/6 |
| Dividends | 2/6 |
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Burford Capital Limited Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$3.42 |
| 52 Week High | US$11.13 |
| 52 Week Low | US$2.80 |
| Beta | 1.06 |
| 1 Month Change | 2.64% |
| 3 Month Change | -43.36% |
| 1 Year Change | -57.88% |
| 3 Year Change | -65.69% |
| 5 Year Change | -56.66% |
| Change since IPO | 218.51% |
Recent News & Updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 06
BUR: Future Upside Will Rely On YPF Windfall And Litigation Outcomes
Analysts have trimmed their average price target on Burford Capital by £0.44 to reflect updated assumptions for fair value, discount rates and future profitability, while still highlighting differing views on upside potential after recent target moves and rating changes across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a mixed but engaged analyst backdrop around Burford Capital, with several firms adjusting targets and ratings in quick succession.Narrative Update • Apr 22
BUR: Future Upside Will Rely On YPF Windfall And Litigation Cash RoTE
Burford Capital's average analyst price target has been reduced by about £10.50 to around £15, as analysts weigh recent rating changes and updated views on case outcomes, funding deployment, and the timing of potential YPF related cash flows. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates give you a mixed but useful snapshot of how the market is thinking about Burford Capital, with some focusing on upside linked to its differentiated business model and others dialing back expectations around specific case outcomes and valuation.Narrative Update • Apr 07
BUR: Future Upside Will Rely On YPF Windfall And Litigation Cash RoTE
Narrative Update The updated analyst price target for Burford Capital has been reduced by £5.87. Analysts attribute the change to higher perceived risk, lower assumed profit margins at 29.4%, and a more conservative future P/E of 10.3x.Narrative Update • Mar 24
BUR: Future Returns Will Hinge On YPF Windfall And Litigation Cash RoTE
Narrative Update on Burford Capital The Street wide price targets for Burford Capital have edged lower, with Deutsche Bank trimming its view to £15 and Wedbush setting a £14 target. Analysts point to Burford's pure play litigation finance model, perceived cash generation and potential upside from the YPF dispute as key factors in their updated assessments.Narrative Update • Mar 09
BUR: Future Returns Will Hinge On YPF Windfall And Litigation Cash RoTE
The latest analyst price targets for Burford Capital point to a modest recalibration, with fair value estimates edging from £12.90 to £12.61 as analysts balance higher assumed revenue growth and a slightly richer future P/E with lower profit margin expectations and a reduced discount rate, informed by recent target moves from £16 to £15 and fresh coverage in the £10.62 to £14 range. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Burford Capital focuses on its position as a pure-play litigation finance company, its current valuation against book value, and the potential impact of case outcomes such as the YPF dispute.Narrative Update • Feb 22
BUR: Future Returns Will Hinge On YPF Windfall And Cash RoTE
Analysts have trimmed their blended price target for Burford Capital to about £12.90 from roughly £14.17, reflecting updated assumptions for slower revenue growth and lower profit margins, while continuing to highlight the stock as a unique pure-play in litigation finance with potential upside from case outcomes such as the YPF dispute. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts frame Burford as a rare pure-play in litigation finance, arguing that its niche positioning could justify a premium to more diversified financials if execution remains consistent.Narrative Update • Feb 07
BUR: Future Upside Will Depend On Argentina Appeal Judgment Outcome
Analysts have nudged their price target for Burford Capital higher, with fair value moving from US$13.74 to US$14.17 as they refine assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations. Valuation Changes Fair Value: nudged higher from US$13.74 to US$14.17, reflecting a modest uplift in the valuation estimate.Narrative Update • Jan 23
BUR: Future Upside Will Depend On Argentina Appeal Judgment Outcome
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Burford Capital to about US$13.74 from roughly US$14.20. This reflects updated assumptions for slightly lower fair value and profit margin, alongside marginally higher expected revenue growth and a modestly lower forward P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Jan 08
BUR: Future Returns Will Hinge On Argentina Appeal Judgment Outcome
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Burford Capital to US$14.20 from US$13.89, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E that slightly reshape their overall price target framework. What's in the News Burford Capital shares moved sharply during a U.S. appeals court hearing on Argentina's challenge to a US$16b judgment that plaintiffs backed by Burford had won, with two of three judges raising skeptical questions about whether the case belonged in U.S. courts (Bloomberg).Narrative Update • Dec 11
BUR: Future Returns Will Be Driven By Argentina Appeal Judgment Outcome
Analysts have modestly increased their price target for Burford Capital to approximately $13.89, up from about $13.58. They cite a slightly higher fair value estimate supported by stable revenue growth assumptions, resilient profit margins, and a marginally higher future earnings multiple, despite a small uptick in the discount rate.Narrative Update • Nov 27
BUR: Future Earnings Will Be Driven by Outcome of Argentina Appeal
Analysts have revised Burford Capital's fair value estimate downward from $14.13 to $13.58 per share. They cite modest adjustments to their discount rate and earnings projections as reasons for this change.Narrative Update • Nov 12
BUR: Future Earnings Will Reflect Impact of Argentina Appeal Outcome
Analysts have revised Burford Capital’s fair value estimate downward from $15.50 to $14.13, citing updated assumptions regarding discount rates, revenue growth, and projected profitability. What's in the News Shares of Burford Capital dropped 10% to $10.01 as an appeal hearing took place regarding Argentina's challenge of the $16 billion U.S. court judgment.Narrative Update • Oct 27
Buybacks And Index Inclusion Will Support Litigation Finance Expansion Ahead
Burford Capital's analyst price target has increased from $14.49 to $15.50, as analysts cite improving fair value estimates, along with modest adjustments to the discount rate and future P/E ratio, as key factors in their updated outlook. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled for September 26, 2025, to consider an interim dividend of USD 6.25 cents per ordinary share for the year ending December 31, 2025 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Oct 09
Robust Portfolio Recovery And Litigation Finance Will Drive Future Opportunities
Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for Burford Capital from $14.85 to $14.49, citing subtle changes in discount rate assumptions and updated future earnings multiples. What's in the News Burford Capital's board will meet on September 26, 2025 to consider an interim dividend of USD 6.25 cents per ordinary share for the year ending December 31, 2025 (Board Meeting).Narrative Update • Sep 20
Robust Portfolio Recovery And Litigation Finance Will Drive Future Opportunities
With Burford Capital’s Future P/E ratio rising modestly, indicating slightly higher growth or profit expectations, the consensus analyst price target has been revised upward from £14.50 to £14.85. What's in the News Completed a share buyback of 29,227 shares for £0.38 million under a program announced in June 2025.Narrative Update • Aug 27
Robust Portfolio Recovery And Litigation Finance Will Drive Future Opportunities
Despite a sharp increase in revenue growth forecasts, a notable decline in net profit margin has led to a slight reduction in Burford Capital’s consensus analyst price target from £14.84 to £14.50. What's in the News Burford Capital added to multiple Russell growth indices, including the Russell 2000, 2500, 3000, Small Cap Comp, and 3000E Growth indices.
New Narrative • Feb 09
Active Teams In EMEA And Asia Pacific Will Create New Opportunities In Future Cases
Strong portfolio performance and liquidity enable future revenue growth through active case management and strategic global expansion.Analysis Article • Sep 08
Do Burford Capital's (LON:BUR) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...Analysis Article • Aug 12
Burford Capital Limited's (LON:BUR) Low P/E No Reason For Excitement
Burford Capital Limited's ( LON:BUR ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 6.9x might make it look like a strong buy...Analysis Article • May 22
What Does The Future Hold For Burford Capital Limited (LON:BUR)? These Analysts Have Been Cutting Their Estimates
One thing we could say about the analysts on Burford Capital Limited ( LON:BUR ) - they aren't optimistic, having just...Analysis Article • May 08
Here's Why We Think Burford Capital (LON:BUR) Is Well Worth Watching
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...Analysis Article • Nov 12
With EPS Growth And More, Burford Capital (LON:BUR) Makes An Interesting Case
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...Shareholder Returns
| BUR | GB Diversified Financial | GB Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 4.9% | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| 1Y | -57.9% | -4.9% | 18.2% |
Return vs Industry: BUR underperformed the UK Diversified Financial industry which returned -4% over the past year.
Return vs Market: BUR underperformed the UK Market which returned 18.3% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| BUR volatility | |
|---|---|
| BUR Average Weekly Movement | 14.8% |
| Diversified Financial Industry Average Movement | 4.6% |
| Market Average Movement | 5.6% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in GB Market | 11.2% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in GB Market | 3.1% |
Stable Share Price: BUR's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months compared to the UK market.
Volatility Over Time: BUR's weekly volatility has increased from 9% to 15% over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 172 | Christopher Bogart | www.burfordcapital.com |
Burford Capital Limited provides legal finance products and services worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Principal Finance, and Asset Management and Other Services. The Principal Finance segment provides capital against the underlying value of high-value single or multiple litigation and arbitration matters at any stage of the process from before filing to after a final judgment has been entered; and to a law firm that has agreed to take a case on a contingent fee or alternative fee basis, as well as directly to the client.
Burford Capital Limited Fundamentals Summary
| BUR fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | UK£730.51m |
| Earnings (TTM) | -UK£1.20b |
| Revenue (TTM) | n/a |
-0.7x
P/S Ratio-0.6x
P/E RatioIs BUR overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| BUR income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | -US$1.45b |
| Cost of Revenue | -US$32.28m |
| Gross Profit | -US$1.42b |
| Other Expenses | US$185.04m |
| Earnings | -US$1.60b |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -7.31 |
| Gross Margin | 97.77% |
| Net Profit Margin | 110.55% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 158.7% |
How did BUR perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
2.8%
Current Dividend Yield-2%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/17 03:53 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/17 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Burford Capital Limited is covered by 11 analysts. 5 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Robert Chantry | Berenberg |
| James Allen | Berenberg |
| Alexander Bowers | Berenberg |