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Burford CapitalCHIX:BURL -0.82%53 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 11.90% as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 11.90. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BURL with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of £4.08 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,539 Asset Management companies, Burford Capital ranks better than 81.29% on this metric.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 11.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 8.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 17.10% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of Burford Capital was 43.20% per year. The lowest was 1.50% per year. And the median was 11.90% per year.
Burford Capital (CHIX:BURl) 3-Year Book Growth Rate Explanation
Book Value per Share is the ratio of equity available to common shareholders divided by the shares outstanding. Book value per share effectively indicates a firm's net asset value on a per-share basis. It can be used by investors to gauge whether a stock price is undervalued by comparing it to the firm's market value per share. Theoretically, it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated.
Burford Capital 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
CHIX:BURL vs NRK, NXP, BCX: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Burford Capital's 3-Year Book Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Book Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Burford Capital 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Burford Capital's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Burford Capital's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
Burford Capital 3-Year Book Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 11.90% mean?
Burford Capital (CHIX:BURL) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 11.90% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Burford Capital and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.90. Over the past decade, Burford Capital's 3-Year Book Growth Rate has ranged from 1.50 to 43.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Burford Capital ranks #288 out of 1539 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 18.7%.
Is Burford Capital's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Burford Capital's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 11.90% is near median its 10-year median of 11.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.50 to a high of 43.20. The Asset Management industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 2.10. Burford Capital's value of 11.90% is 466.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Burford Capital ranks #288 out of 1539 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Burford Capital has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Burford Capital's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to NRK and NXP?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Burford Capital ranks #288 out of 1539 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places Burford Capital in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 2.10. Burford Capital's value of 11.90% is 466.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Burford Capital's own 3-Year Book Growth Rate has ranged from 1.50 to 43.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.90 vs. the industry median of 2.10, Burford Capital has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Book Growth Rate for an Asset Management company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Asset Management companies is 2.10, based on 1,539 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Book Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Burford Capital's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 11.90% is 466.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Book Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Book Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Burford Capital and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 2.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Burford Capital's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 11.90%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Burford Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burford Capital (CHIX:BURL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £4.08, compared to a current price of £3.14 — trading 23% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 11.90%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.90 and 466.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 2.10. Burford Capital's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Book Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Book Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Burford Capital (CHIX:BURL), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 11.90% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Burford Capital (CHIX:BURL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burford Capital stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £3.14 is trading 23% below its estimated GF Value™ of £4.08.
GuruFocus considers Burford Capital to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:BURL:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 11.90% (near median its 10-year median of 11.90)
GF Value™: £4.08 vs. price of £3.14 (23% below fair value)
Industry Position: 466.7% above the Asset Management median (#288 of 1539)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:BURL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Burford Capital Ltd provides capital against the underlying value of litigation and legal assets, known as legal finance, serving the legal industry with financial products and services. Its business is funding clients engaged in ongoing legal disputes to pay legal fees and monetize the expected future value of disputes, focusing on large, complex matters. The company has two reportable segments: Principal Finance, which earns maximum revenue and allocates capital to legal finance assets from its balance sheet and through interests in private funds managed by the company, and Asset Management and Other Services, which manages legal finance assets for third-party investors and provides other services to the legal industry.
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