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Burford Capital Ltd (BUR)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/18/2025: 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
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $19.7
1 Year Target Price $19.7
| 5 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -43.39% | 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 06/18/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 2.56B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 11.69 | 1Y Target Price 19.7 |
Price to earnings Ratio 11.69 | 1Y Target Price 19.7 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 5 | Beta 1.05 | 52 Weeks Range 10.70 - 15.66 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 10.70 - 15.66 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.07% | Basic EPS (TTM) 1 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 33.08% | Operating Margin (TTM) 63.56% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.72% | Return on Equity (TTM) 9.03% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 11.69 | Forward PE 9.68 | Enterprise Value 4491432448 | Price to Sales(TTM) 4.08 |
Enterprise Value 4491432448 | Price to Sales(TTM) 4.08 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 12.88 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 15.82 | Shares Outstanding 218663008 | Shares Floating 198915171 |
Shares Outstanding 218663008 | Shares Floating 198915171 | ||
Percent Insiders 9.23 | Percent Institutions 64.5 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 3 | Target Price 19.7 | Buy - | Strong Buy 5 |
Buy - | Strong Buy 5 | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Burford Capital Ltd
Company Overview
History and Background
Burford Capital was founded in 2009 and has grown to become the largest global litigation finance firm. It provides capital to businesses and law firms pursuing litigation and arbitration.
Core Business Areas
- Litigation Finance: Provides capital to businesses and law firms to pursue legal claims, in exchange for a portion of the proceeds.
- Asset Recovery: Finances the recovery of assets through legal means.
- Complex Strategies: Provides capital for larger, more complex legal disputes and asset recovery.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team consists of Christopher Bogart (CEO) and Jim Kilman (CFO). The company has a global presence with offices in multiple countries.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Direct Funding of Litigation: Burford provides capital directly to claimants to pursue their cases. Market share data is not readily available, but Burford is a market leader in this space. Competitors include Omni Bridgeway and IMF Bentham. Burford revenue for this product is significant, contributing the major amount of their revenue.
- Portfolio Financing: Financing multiple claims in a portfolio, providing diversification. Market share is not precisely available, but Burford is a top competitor to Woodsford and Longford Capital in this segment. This segment accounts for a portion of Burford's revenue.
- Asset Recovery: Burford funds the legal process required to recoup assets, such as judgments or bankruptcy estates. The size of Burford's market share is unavailable but they compete with other firms such as Woodsford, Parabellum Capital, and Balance Legal Capital.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The litigation finance industry is growing, driven by increasing legal costs and the desire to manage risk. The industry experiences cycles of growth and consolidation.
Positioning
Burford Capital is a leading global player in litigation finance, with a strong reputation and a large capital base. It has a competitive advantage due to its scale, experience, and expertise.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The estimated TAM for the litigation finance industry is in the tens of billions of dollars annually. Burford is well-positioned to capture a significant portion of this TAM.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Large capital base
- Global presence
- Experienced management team
- Strong track record
- Diverse investment portfolio
Weaknesses
- Exposure to legal risk
- Illiquid investments
- Complex accounting
- Sensitivity to legal environment changes
Opportunities
- Expanding market for litigation finance
- Increasing demand for asset recovery
- Strategic acquisitions
- Geographic expansion
Threats
- Increased competition
- Adverse legal rulings
- Economic downturns
- Changes in regulations
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- OMNI.AX
- LON:OMN
- IMB.AX
Competitive Landscape
Burford has advantages in scale and global reach but faces competition from smaller, more specialized firms. Each competitor has different risk appetites and investment strategies.
Major Acquisitions
Gerchen Keller Capital
- Year: 2016
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 160
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Burford's presence in the US market and added expertise in complex litigation.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Burford has experienced significant growth in its early years, followed by periods of fluctuation and stabilization.
Future Projections: Analyst projections vary depending on the outlook for the litigation finance industry and Burford's specific performance.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding into new markets and asset classes.
Summary
Burford Capital is a leading litigation finance firm with global reach, a large capital base, and a strong track record. Financial performance is variable, as it depends on case resolutions. Risks include legal setbacks and increased competition. Growth opportunities include expanding into new markets, but financial results fluctuate.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings
- Analyst reports
- Industry publications
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on available information and is not financial advice. Market conditions and company performance are subject to change.
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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