Is Burford Capital Limited (BUR) a Buy, Sell, or Hold?
NYSE : BUR
Burford Capital Limited
$4.115 USD
-$0.05 (-1.08%)
- Volume
- 570.47K
- Average Volume
- 2.73M
- Market Capitalization
- $901.47M
- P/E Ratio
- 14.70
- Dividend Yield
- 3.04%
- Price Target
- $5.00
- Year High
- $14.47
- Year Low
- $3.59
- Day High
- —
- Day Low
- —
- Payout Ratio
- $0.22
- Current Ratio
- $1.78
Industry, Sector & symbol
| Stock Exchange | NYSE |
| CEO | Christopher Bogart |
| Industry | Asset Management |
| Sector | Financial Services |
| Current Symbol | BUR |
| CUSIP | G1639T101 |
| CIK | 0001714174 |
| Web | https://www.burfordcapital.com |
| Phone | 44 1481 723 450 |
| Currency | USD |
| Employees | 172 |
| Country | GG |
Liquidity
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 0.88 |
| Payout Ratio | 0.22 |
| Current Ratio | 1.78 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.78 |
| Cash Ratio | 1.54 |
Sales & Book Value
| Annual Sales | $339.85M |
| Price / Sales | 2.63 |
| Cash Flow | -0.39 |
| Price / Cash Flow | -10.49 |
| Price / Book | 0.37 |
Price Target and Rating
| Average Stock Price Forecast | $5.00 |
| High Stock Price Forecast | $5.00 |
| Low Stock Price Forecast | $5.00 |
| Forecast Upside/Downside | -17.70% |
| Consensus Rating | Sell |
| Rating Score(0-5) | 2 |
| Research Coverage | 3 Analysts |
Profitability
| EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year) | $0.28 |
| Trailing P/E Ratio | 14.70 |
| PEG Ratio | -0.20 |
| P/E Growth | -0.20 |
| Net Income | $62.57M |
| Net Margin | 18.27% |
| Pretax Margin | 24.54% |
| Return on Equity | 2.53% |
| Return on Assets | 0.94% |
Financials Score
| AltmanZ Score | 0.68 |
| Piotroski Score | 3.00 |
| Working Capital | 287.38M |
| Total Assets | 6.64B |
| Ebit | 84.03M |
| Market Cap | 917.9M |
| Total Liabilities | 3.51B |
Poll Results
About Burford Capital Limited (NYSE:BUR) Stock
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. This segment also offers legal risk management and adverse legal cost insurance services. The Asset Management and Other Services segment manages legal finance assets on behalf of third-party investors, as well as provides other services to the legal indust ... ry. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Saint Peter Port, Guernsey.
2026-07-07 05:00:00
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.
Burford Capital Limited (BUR) Shareholder/Analyst Call Transcript
2026-06-18 17:12:10
Burford Capital Limited (BUR) Shareholder/Analyst Call Transcript
Pound Sterling Conversion Rate for 2025 Final Dividend
2026-05-29 09:00:00
NEW YORK, May 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Burford Capital Limited ("Burford"), the leading global finance and asset management firm focused on law, today announces the pound sterling conversion rate for its shareholder-approved final dividend for the year ended December 31, 2025 of 6.25 US cents per ordinary share to be paid on June 12, 2026 to shareholders of record as of May 22, 2026. For shareholders electing to receive their dividend in pound sterling, the final dividend is 4.654755 pence per ordinary share, based on the exchange rate of £1 = US$1.342713 set on May 28, 2026.
Burford Capital to Host Retail Shareholder Audio Webcast on June 18, 2026
2026-05-21 07:00:00
NEW YORK, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Burford Capital Limited ("Burford"), the leading global finance and asset management firm focused on law, today announces that it will host an audio webcast for retail shareholders on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 10.00am EDT / 3.00pm BST, during which Christopher Bogart, Chief Executive Officer, and Jordan Licht, Chief Financial Officer, will discuss Burford's financial results and other disclosures and answer shareholder questions. To gain dedicated access to the audio webcast, retail shareholders are requested to pre-register via: https://app.events.ringcentral.com/events/burford-capital-2026-retail-shareholder-audio-webcast-with-christopher-bogart-and-jordan-licht/reception.
Burford Capital Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
2026-05-09 12:06:29
Burford Capital NYSE: BUR executives used the company's first-quarter 2026 earnings call to address the recent setback in its YPF-related litigation, while emphasizing what management described as the strength, cash-generating potential and diversification of its core litigation finance business.
Burford Capital Limited (BUR) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
2026-05-08 11:31:15
Burford Capital Limited (BUR) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Burford Capital Appoints Travis Lenkner as Chief Operating Officer
2026-05-08 07:05:00
The company also promotes Carrie Tendler to lead Burford's asset recovery team NEW YORK, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Burford Capital, the leading global finance and asset management firm focused on law, today announces the appointment of Travis Lenkner as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Currently serving as Burford's Chief Development Officer, Mr.
Burford Reports 1Q26 Financial Results
2026-05-08 07:00:00
NEW YORK, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Burford Capital Limited ("Burford"), the leading global finance and asset management firm focused on law, today announces its unaudited financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026 ("1Q26"). The full detailed presentation of Burford's 1Q26 financial results can be viewed at http://investors.burfordcapital.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the current Burford Capital Limited (BUR) stock price?
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Burford Capital Limited(NYSE:BUR) stock price is $4.115 in the last trading session. During the trading session, BUR stock reached the peak price of $14.465 while $3.59 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in BUR stock occurred in the recent session was --1.08% while the dollar amount for the price change in BUR stock was -$0.05.
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BUR's industry and sector of operation?
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The NYSE listed BUR is part of Asset Management industry that operates in the broader Financial Services sector.
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Who are the executives of BUR?
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Christopher Bogart | Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer & Director
Craig Geoffrey Arnott | Chief Investment Officer of International
Jordan Licht | Chief Financial Officer
Monika Kumari Singh | Chief Compliance Officer
David Perla | Vice Chair & MD -
How many employees does BUR have?
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Number of BUR employees currently stands at 172. BUR operates from Oak House, St. Peter Port, GU GY1 2NP, GG.
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Link for BUR official website?
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Official Website of BUR is: https://www.burfordcapital.com
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How do I contact BUR?
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BUR could be contacted at phone #44 1481 723 450 and can also be accessed through its website. BUR operates from Oak House, St. Peter Port, GU GY1 2NP, GG.
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How many shares of BUR are traded daily?
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The average number of BUR shares traded daily for last 3 months was 2.73M.
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What is the market cap of BUR currently?
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The market value of BUR currently stands at $901.47M with its latest stock price at $4.115