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In the latest session, Burford Capital Limited (NYSE: BUR) closed at $13.76 down -1.92% from its previous closing price of $14.03. In other words, the price has decreased by -$1.92 from its previous closing price. On the day, 1.01 million shares were traded. BUR stock price reached its highest trading level at $14.23 during the session, while it also had its lowest trading level at $13.76.
Ratios:
For a deeper understanding of Burford Capital Limited’s stock, let’s take a closer look at its various ratios. It provided that stocks Price–to–Cash (P/C) ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is standing at 5.28 whereas its Price-to-Free Cash Flow (P/FCF) for the term is 9.44. For the most recent quarter (mrq), Quick Ratio is recorded 3.44 and its Current Ratio is at 3.44. In the meantime, Its Debt-to-Equity ratio is 0.73 whereas as Long-Term Debt/Eq ratio is at 0.68.
On September 06, 2024, Deutsche Bank started tracking the stock assigning a Buy rating and target price of $18.
Insider Transactions:
Additionally, insider trades can be beneficial to investors who want to learn what the management thinks about stock prices in the future. A recent insider transaction in this stock occurred on Jul 09 ’25 when BOGART CHRISTOPHER P sold 210,000 shares for $14.60 per share. The transaction valued at 3,064,950 led to the insider holds 278,862 shares of the business.
Molot Jonathan Todd sold 210,000 shares of BUR for $3,064,950 on Jul 09 ’25. The Chief Investment Officer now owns 3,406,625 shares after completing the transaction at $14.60 per share. On Jul 09 ’25, another insider, Will Aviva O., who serves as the President of the company, sold 17,500 shares for $14.60 each. As a result, the insider received 255,412 and left with 293,479 shares of the company.
Valuation Measures:
Investors should consider key stock statistics when deciding whether to invest or divest. In the wake of the recent closing price, BUR now has a Market Capitalization of 3010853120 and an Enterprise Value of 5053395456. As of this moment, Burford’s Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for their current fiscal year is 14.85, and their Forward P/E ratio for the next fiscal year is 7.69. The expected Price-to-Earnings-to-Growth (PEG) calculation for the next 5 years is 0.31. For the stock, the TTM Price-to-Sale (P/S) ratio is 4.90 while its Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio in mrq is 1.23. Its current Enterprise Value per Revenue stands at 8.063.
Stock Price History:
The Beta on a monthly basis for BUR is 1.00, which has changed by 0.021106243 over the last 52 weeks, in comparison to a change of 0.13161862 over the same period for the S&P500. Over the past 52 weeks, BUR has reached a high of $15.73, while it has fallen to a 52-week low of $10.70. The 50-Day Moving Average of the stock is 4.10%, while the 200-Day Moving Average is calculated to be 1.58%.
Shares Statistics:
For the past three months, BUR has traded an average of 1.83M shares per day and 2121960 over the past ten days. A total of 218.32M shares are outstanding, with a floating share count of 188.82M. Insiders hold about 13.70% of the company’s shares, while institutions hold 60.22% stake in the company. Shares short for BUR as of 1749772800 were 4671463 with a Short Ratio of 2.55, compared to 1747267200 on 3307349. Therefore, it implies a Short% of Shares Outstanding of 4671463 and a Short% of Float of 2.35.
Dividends & Splits
According to the company, the forward annual dividend rate for BUR is 0.12, from 0.125 in the trailing year. Against a Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of 0.00890948
Earnings Estimates
The current market rating for Burford Capital Limited (BUR) reflects the collective analysis of 2.0 analysts closely monitoring its performance.The consensus estimate for the next quarter is $0.45, with high estimates of $0.45 and low estimates of $0.44.
Analysts are recommending an EPS of between $1.55 and $1.42 for the fiscal current year, implying an average EPS of $1.49. EPS for the following year is $1.74, with 2.0 analysts recommending between $1.81 and $1.68.
Revenue Estimates
A total of 2 analysts believe the company’s revenue will be $159.02M this quarter.It ranges from a high estimate of $160.24M to a low estimate of $157.8M. As of the current estimate, Burford Capital Limited’s year-ago sales were $137.28MFor the next quarter, 2 analysts are estimating revenue of $183.81M. There is a high estimate of $202.52M for the next quarter, whereas the lowest estimate is $165.1M.
A total of 3 analysts have provided revenue estimates for BUR’s current fiscal year. The highest revenue estimate was $706.5M, while the lowest revenue estimate was $612.1M, resulting in an average revenue estimate of $672.53M. In the same quarter a year ago, actual revenue was $460.38MBased on 3 analysts’ estimates, the company’s revenue will be $777.63M in the next fiscal year. The high estimate is $789.3M and the low estimate is $764M.
