Burford Capital Limited
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Daily timeframeBurford Capital Limited provides legal finance products and services worldwide. Valued at $999.0M, 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
$999.0M
Beta
1.08
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
6.29
EPS (TTM)
$-7.32
EPS (Fwd)
$0.72
ROE
-68.4%
ROA
-17.2%
Cash
$754.7M
Total Debt
$2.41B
Free CF
-$1.11B
52W Change
-64.3%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The company holds $754.7M in cash, though total debt stands at $2.41B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. Free cash flow is running at -$1.11B, 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 -68.4%, 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.