Burford Capital/$BUR
Burford Capital shares are trading higher after the US Senate adopted a budget reconciliation bill without litigation finance provisions.
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About Burford Capital
Burford Capital Ltd is a finance firm providing litigation finance, insurance, and risk transfer, law firm lending, corporate intelligence and judgment enforcement, and a wide range of investment activities. It operates in two segments: Principal Finance, which allocates capital to legal finance assets from its balance sheet, primarily as capital provision assets and in limited scope through interests in private funds managed by the company; Asset management and other services, which includes the provision of services to the legal industry, including litigation insurance; and other corporate. The geographical segments include the United States, United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, and, Australia.
Ticker
$BUR
Sector
Primary listing
NYSE
Industry
Financial Services
Headquarters
Saint Peter Port, Guernsey
Employees
160
ISIN
GG00BMGYLN96
Website
Burford Capital Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$2.9B
14.42
$0.93
1.05
$0.13
0.93%
Price and volume
Market cap
$2.9B
Beta
1.05
52-week high
$15.66
52-week low
$10.70
Average daily volume
2.4M
Dividend rate
$0.13
Financial strength
Current ratio
4.651
Quick ratio
4.651
Long term debt to equity
56.295
Total debt to equity
56.295
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
13.18%
Interest coverage (TTM)
3.36%
Profitability
Gross margin (TTM)
99.25%
Net profit margin (TTM)
33.08%
Operating margin (TTM)
73.44%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
10.40%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$3,920,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
4.72%
Return on equity (TTM)
9.03%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
14.418
Price to revenue (TTM)
4.707
Price to book
1.21
Price to tangible book (TTM)
1.28
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
9.268
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
10.79%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
145.12%
Dividend yield (TTM)
0.93%
Forward dividend yield
0.93%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-16.36%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-35.41%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
58.24%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
22.91%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
70.87%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
14.07%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
10.06%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
5.53%
What the Analysts think about Burford Capital
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Burford Capital stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Burford Capital's strategic hire of Travis Lenkner as Chief Development Officer aims to expand into law firm equity investments and legal technology, potentially opening new revenue streams. (reuters.com)
Analyst David Chiaverini maintains a 'Buy' rating on Burford Capital, citing a favorable outlook on the YPF case and sustained earnings growth. (markets.businessinsider.com)
Burford Capital reported record-breaking first-quarter cash receipts for 2024, surpassing $500 million, indicating strong financial performance. (investing.com)
Burford Capital's stock price declined following a disappointing earnings announcement, with shares opening lower and trading at $15.07. (dailypolitical.com)
The U.S. Department of Justice's legal stance in the Petersen and Eton Park cases may complicate Burford's ability to enforce judgments against Argentina, potentially affecting case outcomes. (investing.com)
Insider selling activity, including CEO Christopher P. Bogart's sale of 90,000 shares, might signal concerns about the company's future prospects. (americanbankingnews.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 12 Jun 2025.
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Burford Capital Earnings Performance
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Burford Capital stock?
Burford Capital (BUR) has a market cap of $2.9B as of July 04, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Burford Capital stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Burford Capital (BUR) stock is 14.42 as of July 04, 2025.
Does Burford Capital stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Burford Capital (BUR) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of July 04, 2025, the dividend rate is $0.125 and the yield is 0.93%. Burford Capital has a payout ratio of 13.18% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Burford Capital dividend payment date?
The next Burford Capital (BUR) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Burford Capital?
Burford Capital (BUR) has a beta rating of 1.05. This means that it is more volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 2 would indicate the stock moves twice as much as the market.