BUR:NYE-Burford Capital Limited (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Asset Management | NYE

Last Closing Price

USD 7.65

Change

-0.02 (-0.26)%

Market Cap

USD 1.68B

Volume

0.24M

Avg Analyst Target

USD 15.00 (+96.08%)

Avg User Target

USD
Average Analyst Rating

Verdict

Fundamental Analysis

Verdict

Burford Capital Limited (BUR) Stock Analysis:
Based on the Burford Capital Limited stock forecasts from 1 analysts, the average analyst target price for Burford Capital Limited is USD 15.00 over the next 12 months. Burford Capital Limited’s average analyst rating is Strong Buy. Stock Target Advisor’s own stock analysis of Burford Capital Limited is Bearish, which is based on 2 positive signals and 12 negative signals. At the last closing, Burford Capital Limited’s stock price was USD 7.65. Burford Capital Limited’s stock price has changed by +2.68% over the past week, -16.21% over the past month and -38.80% over the last year.

About

Burford Capital Limited, together with its subsidiaries, provides legal finance products and services. The company offers asset management services, including core legal finance, complex strategies, and post-settlement finance. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in ...Read More

Company Website : https://www.burfordcapital.com

Address : Oak House, Saint Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 2NP

Employees : 140

Fiscal Year End : December

Currency: USD

Country : USA

Technical Indicators

Beta : 1.23

52 Week High : 12.38

Short Ratio : 3.50

52 Week Low : 7.24

Shorted Shares : 796,708

200 Day Moving Average : 10.16

Shorted Shares Previous Month : 737,706

50 Day Moving Average : 8.93

Shares Held By Insiders : 13.99%

Short Percentage : 0.94%

Shares Held by Institutions : 74.55%

Dividend Yield : 1.66%

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Relative Performance (Total Returns)

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ETFs Containing BUR

Symbol Name Weight Mer Price(Change) Market Cap
FSF:CA CI Global Financial Secto.. 0.00 % 1.00 %

N/A

 USD1.03B

Market Performance

  Market Performance vs.
Industry/Classification (Asset Management)		 Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -27.56% 10% F 19% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -27.56% 8% F 18% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -37.04% 5% F 14% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -37.04% 3% F 13% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 650.00% 100% A+ 99% A+
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 650.00% 100% A+ 99% A+
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -4.05% 11% F 11% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -4.05% 2% F 9% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 17.19% 43% F 64% D
Risk Adjusted Return -23.56% 1% F 10% F
Market Capitalization 1.68B 91% A- 59% F
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 87%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification
(Asset Management)		 Ratio vs. Market
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 14.85 29% F 55% F
Price/Book Ratio 1.12 11% F 65% D
Price / Cash Flow Ratio -2.87 81% B- 83% B
EV/EBITDA 15.82 23% F 30% F
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity -2.93% 4% F 19% F
Return on Invested Capital 0.31% 21% F 28% F
Return on Assets 0.20% 7% F 21% F
Debt to Equity Ratio 65.90% 31% F 51% F
Technical Ratios  
Dividend Yield 1.66% 4% F 12% F
Short Ratio 3.50 6% F 31% F
Short Percent 0.94% 24% F 78% C+
Beta 1.23 16% F 35% F
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 97%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

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Fundamental Analysis Breakdown

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Negative cashflow

The company had negative total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector