Burford Capital (CHIX:BURL) Cash Flow from Operations: £-239.08 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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CHIX:BURL Burford Capital Ltd CHIX:BURL
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What is Burford Capital Cash Flow from Operations?

Burford Capital CHIX:BURL -2.60% 53 Cash Flow from Operations is £-239.08 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BURL with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of £4.10 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.

For the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Burford Capital's Net Income From Continuing Operations was £-1,224.86 Mil. Its Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization was £0.00 Mil. Its Change In Working Capital was £-699.92 Mil. Its cash flow from deferred tax was £0.00 Mil. Its Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities was £0.00 Mil. Its Asset Impairment Charge was £0.00 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation was £0.00 Mil. And its Cash Flow from Others was £1,822.31 Mil. In all, Burford Capital's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was £-102.48 Mil.


Burford Capital  (CHIX:BURl) Cash Flow from Operations Explanation

For companies reported in indirect method, cash flow from operations contains six items:

1. Net Income From Continuing Operations:
Net Income From Continuing Operations indicates the net income that a firm brings in from ongoing business activities. These activities are expected to continue into the next reporting period. It excludes extraordinary items, income from the cumulative effects of accounting changes, non-recurring items, income from tax loss carry forward, and preferred dividends.

Burford Capital's net income from continuing operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was £-1,224.86 Mil.

2. Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization:
Depreciation is a present expense that accounts for the past cost of an asset that is now providing benefits.
Depletion and amortization are synonyms for depreciation.
Generally:
The term depreciation is used when discussing man made tangible assets
The term depletion is used when discussing natural tangible assets
The term amortization is used when discussing intangible assets

Burford Capital's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.00 Mil.

3. Change In Working Capital:
Working Capital is a measure of a company's short term liquidity or its ability to cover short term liabilities. It is defined as the difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities. Changes in Working Capital is reported in the cash flow statement since it is one of the major ways in which net income can differ from operating cash flow.

Burford Capital's change in working capital for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was £-699.92 Mil. It means Burford Capital's working capital declined by £699.92 Mil from Dec. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .

4. Deferred Tax:
It is the cash flow generated from deferred tax.

Burford Capital's cash flow from deferred tax for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.00 Mil.

5. Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities:
Net cash from all of the entity's discontinued operating activities.

Burford Capital's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.00 Mil.

6. Asset Impairment Charge:
It is the charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of all assets from their carrying value to their fair value.

Burford Capital's asset impairment charge for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.00 Mil.

7. Stock Based Compensation:
It is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Burford Capital's stock based compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.00 Mil.

8. Cash Flow from Others:
These are cash differences caused by the change of inventory, accounts payable, accounts receivable etc. For instance, if a company pays its suppliers slower, its cash position will build up faster. If a company receives payments from its customers slower, its account receivables will rise, and its cash position will grow more slowly (or even shrink).

Burford Capital's cash flow from others for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was £1,822.31 Mil.


Burford Capital Cash Flow from Operations Related Terms


Burford Capital Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Burford Capital's Cash Flow from Operations can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Burford Capital Cash Flow from Operations Chart

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Burford Capital Cash Flow from Operations Calculation

Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.

Burford Capital's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Burford Capital's Cash Flow from Operations for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is:


Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £-239.08 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Cash Flow from Operations of £-239.08 Mil mean?
Burford Capital (CHIX:BURL) has a Cash Flow from Operations of £-239.08 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Burford Capital and its competitors.
Is Burford Capital's Cash Flow from Operations too high?
Burford Capital's current Cash Flow from Operations is £-239.08 Mil. 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 Cash Flow from Operations compare to KBDC and TYG?
Burford Capital's Cash Flow from Operations of £-239.08 Mil can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow from Operations for an Asset Management company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Cash Flow from Operations should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow from Operations mean?
A high Cash Flow from Operations can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Burford Capital and its competitors. Burford Capital's current Cash Flow from Operations is £-239.08 Mil. 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 £4.10, compared to a current price of £3.08 — trading 25% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is £-239.08 Mil. 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 Cash Flow from Operations calculated?
Cash Flow from Operations is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Burford Capital (CHIX:BURL), the current Cash Flow from Operations is £-239.08 Mil as of Mar. 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 £3.08 is trading 25% below its estimated GF Value™ of £4.10. GuruFocus considers Burford Capital to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:BURL:

  • Cash Flow from Operations: £-239.08 Mil
  • GF Value™: £4.10 vs. price of £3.08 (25% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 1 warning sign

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 Business Description

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Address Hirzel Street, Oak House, St Peter Port, GGY, GY1 2NP
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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