Burford Capital Limited
BURFinancial ServicesNASDAQAsset Management
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Daily timeframePart of the financial services sector, Burford Capital Limited (BUR) is listed under Asset Management. Valued at $955.2M, BUR is a small-cap name in its sector. The company operates in two segments, Principal Finance, and Asset Management and Other Services.
Market Cap
$955.2M
Beta
1.06
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
8.18
EPS (TTM)
$-7.69
EPS (Fwd)
$0.53
ROE
-72.1%
ROA
-18.2%
Cash
$747.3M
Total Debt
$2.42B
Free CF
-$1.09B
52W Change
-65.3%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where BUR stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 3, 2026 close, BUR finished 23.15% below its 150-day moving average ($5.53) and 33.80% below its 200-day moving average ($6.42). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is BUR overbought or oversold?
At the September 3, 2026 close, BUR's RSI(14) was 43.6, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
The company holds $747.3M in cash, though total debt stands at $2.42B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. Free cash flow is running at -$1.09B, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. Return on equity stands at -72.1%, which is negative for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $195.6M (2022) to $193.8M (2025).
The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing BUR.