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Burford Capital Ltd (BUR)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
12/04/2025: BUR (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
5 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $18.9
1 Year Target Price $18.9
| 5 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -43.45% | Avg. Invested days 28 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 12/04/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 2.01B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 22.95 | 1Y Target Price 18.9 |
Price to earnings Ratio 22.95 | 1Y Target Price 18.9 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 5 | Beta 0.99 | 52 Weeks Range 8.19 - 15.55 | Updated Date 12/5/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 8.19 - 15.55 | Updated Date 12/5/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.31% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.4 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-11-06 | When - | Estimate 0.4059 | Actual -0.09 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 18.69% | Operating Margin (TTM) 30.4% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.8% | Return on Equity (TTM) 4.19% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 22.95 | Forward PE 9.68 | Enterprise Value 4100998400 | Price to Sales(TTM) 4.31 |
Enterprise Value 4100998400 | Price to Sales(TTM) 4.31 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 15.89 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 15.82 | Shares Outstanding 218888500 | Shares Floating 198888658 |
Shares Outstanding 218888500 | Shares Floating 198888658 | ||
Percent Insiders 9.18 | Percent Institutions 72.08 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Burford Capital Ltd
Company Overview
History and Background
Burford Capital Ltd was founded in 2009 and is a leading global finance and investment management firm focused on law. It provides capital and risk management tools to law firms and clients involved in litigation and arbitration.
Core Business Areas
- Direct Investments: Investing directly in legal claims and disputes, including single cases, portfolios, and law firms.
- Asset Management: Managing funds and investment vehicles for third-party investors, deploying capital into legal finance opportunities.
- Advisory Services: Providing strategic advice to clients on legal finance options, risk management, and portfolio optimization.
Leadership and Structure
Christopher Bogart is the Chief Executive Officer. The company has a board of directors overseeing governance, and various teams dedicated to investment origination, underwriting, and portfolio management.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Litigation Finance: Funding for commercial litigation claims in exchange for a share of the proceeds. Market share varies widely by region and case type. Competitors include Woodsford Litigation Funding, Omni Bridgeway, and Longford Capital. Difficult to assess individual product revenue.
- Arbitration Finance: Providing capital for international arbitration proceedings. Market share is similarly fragmented. Competitors include Therium Capital Management and IMF Bentham. Difficult to assess individual product revenue.
- Law Firm Finance: Providing capital to law firms for various purposes, such as expansion, operations, or specific case financing. Competitors include various private credit funds and specialized lenders. Difficult to assess individual product revenue.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The legal finance industry is growing rapidly, driven by increasing litigation costs, demand for alternative financing solutions, and growing awareness of the benefits of risk transfer. The market is becoming more competitive with new entrants and established players expanding their offerings.
Positioning
Burford Capital is a leader in the legal finance industry, known for its scale, experience, and expertise in underwriting complex legal claims. They are considered a first mover and hold a significant portion of the market by capital deployed. However, their reputation and disclosure practices have faced criticism.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
Estimated TAM ranges from $10 billion to $100 billion+ globally depending on how it's defined. Burford, with its significant capital, is well-positioned but faces growing competition in a developing market.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- First-mover advantage
- Significant capital base
- Experienced investment team
- Global presence
- Strong track record of investment returns (historical)
Weaknesses
- Complex and opaque business model
- Reliance on subjective valuations of legal claims
- Vulnerability to adverse legal outcomes
- Past accounting controversies and regulatory scrutiny
- High cost structure compared to some competitors.
Opportunities
- Expansion into new geographies and legal markets
- Development of new financial products and services
- Increased institutional investor interest in legal finance
- Consolidation within the legal finance industry
- Technological advancements in case management and due diligence.
Threats
- Increased competition from new entrants and established players
- Changes in legal regulations or court decisions
- Economic downturns impacting litigation activity
- Reputational risks from adverse publicity or legal challenges
- Difficulty in attracting and retaining talent
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- OMNI
- WOOD
- LIT
Competitive Landscape
Burford is a leader in the market, but faces growing competition. Its competitive advantages include scale, experience, and global presence. Disadvantages include its complex business model and past controversies.
Major Acquisitions
Gerchen Keller Capital
- Year: 2016
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 175
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Burford's presence in the US market and added expertise in complex commercial litigation.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Burford has experienced significant growth in assets under management and investment activity since its inception. However, growth has been uneven due to the nature of its investments and market conditions.
Future Projections: Analyst projections vary depending on their assessment of Burford's investment strategy, market conditions, and regulatory environment. Consult financial news and analyst reports for up-to-date projections.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding its asset management platform, increasing its focus on international arbitration, and investing in technology to improve its underwriting and portfolio management capabilities.
Summary
Burford Capital is a leading legal finance company with significant capital and experience. Its complex business model and past controversies create risks, but opportunities exist for growth. The company should focus on transparency and risk management. Burford's future hinges on its ability to generate consistent returns on its legal investments and navigate regulatory scrutiny.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Burford Capital Ltd SEC filings
- Industry reports on legal finance
- Financial news articles
- Analyst reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on individual due diligence and consultation with a qualified financial advisor. Market share estimations are approximate and based on publicly available information.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Burford Capital Ltd
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2010-04-05 | Co-Founder, CEO & Director Mr. Christopher Peter Bogart J.D. | ||
Sector Financial Services | Industry Asset Management | Full time employees 160 | Website https://www.burfordcapital.com |
Full time employees 160 | Website https://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. 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 industry. Burford Capital Limited was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Saint Peter Port, Guernsey.
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