Burford Capital Ltd (BUR) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Burford Capital Ltd stock (BUR) is currently trading at $7.77. Burford Capital Ltd PE ratio is 27.43. Burford Capital Ltd PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 4.39. Analyst consensus price target for BUR is $16.77. WallStSmart rates BUR as Underperform.
- BUR PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
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- BUR intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
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- Burford Capital Ltd financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- BUR Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- BUR analyst price target and Smart Rating
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BUR Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Burford Capital Ltd (BUR)
BUR trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $13.10, offering a 30% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Burford Capital Ltd (BUR) · 9 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/book, eps growth, profit margin. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
Burford Capital Ltd (BUR) Key Strengths (4)
Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets
Earnings per share surging 62.50% year-over-year
74.49% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Strong profitability: $16 kept per $100 revenue
Supporting Valuation Data
Burford Capital Ltd (BUR) Areas to Watch (5)
Losing money on operations
Revenue declining -75.30%, a shrinking business
Very low returns on shareholder equity
Premium valuation at 4.4x annual revenue
Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential
Supporting Valuation Data
Burford Capital Ltd (BUR) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 48/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D+ grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.5/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 2.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including Price/Book (0.69) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Profit Margin at 16.30%. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 62.50%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, Return on Equity. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (4.39) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -75.30%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 2.26%, Operating Margin at -68.60%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Operating Margin improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 2.26% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -75.30% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Operating Margin and Revenue Growth are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
BUR Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
BUR's Price-to-Sales ratio of 4.39x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 9.68x (13th percentile). The current valuation is 80% below its historical high of 22.51x set in Oct 2017, and 70% above its historical low of 2.58x in Dec 2024. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~6.2x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Burford Capital Ltd (BUR) · FINANCIAL SERVICES › ASSET MANAGEMENT
The Big Picture
Burford Capital Ltd faces headwinds with declining revenue, though profitability provides a cushion. Revenue reached 383M with 75% decline year-over-year. Profit margins of 16.3% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.
Key Findings
ROE of 226.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Revenue contracted 75% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.
Free cash flow is -80M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.
What to Watch Next
Sector dynamics: monitor ASSET MANAGEMENT industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Burford Capital Ltd.
Bottom Line
Burford Capital Ltd faces challenges with declining revenue. While profitability provides a buffer, the long-term trajectory needs to improve. Watch for management's strategic response and whether the company can stabilize or pivot to new growth drivers.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Burford Capital Ltd(BUR)
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Burford Capital Limited, provides investment capital, asset management, financing and risk solutions for the legal sector in Guernsey and internationally. The company is headquartered in Saint Peter Port, Guernsey.