Burford CapitalCHIX:BURL -0.32%53 Debt-to-Equity is 2.92 as of Mar. 2026, which is 329% above its 10-year median of 0.68. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BURL with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of £4.13 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 962 Asset Management companies, Burford Capital ranks worse than 96.15% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Burford Capital's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:BURl'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.68 Max: 2.92
Current: 2.92
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Burford Capital was 2.92. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.68.
CHIX:BURl's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 96.15% of 962
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.21
vs CHIX:BURl: 2.92
Burford Capital (CHIX:BURl) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Burford Capital Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Burford Capital Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Burford Capital's Debt-to-Equity 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.
CHIX:BURL vs KBDC, TYG, PDX: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Burford Capital's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Burford Capital's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Burford Capital's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* 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 (CHIX:BURL) has a Debt-to-Equity of 2.92 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Burford Capital and its competitors. This is 329% above median its historical median of 0.68. Over the past decade, Burford Capital's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 2.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Burford Capital ranks #925 out of 962 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 96.2%.
Is Burford Capital's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Burford Capital's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.92 is 329% above median its 10-year median of 0.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 2.92. The Asset Management industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. Burford Capital's value of 2.92 is 1290.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Burford Capital ranks #925 out of 962 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 Debt-to-Equity compare to KBDC and TYG?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Burford Capital ranks #925 out of 962 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Burford Capital in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. Burford Capital's value of 2.92 is 1290.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Burford Capital's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 2.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.68 vs. the industry median of 0.21, 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 Debt-to-Equity for an Asset Management company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Asset Management companies is 0.21, based on 962 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Burford Capital's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.92 is 1290.5% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Burford Capital and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Burford Capital's current Debt-to-Equity is 2.92, which is 329% above median its own 10-year median of 0.68. 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 £4.13, compared to a current price of £3.15 — trading 23.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 2.92, which is 329% above median its 10-year median of 0.68 and 1290.5% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.21. 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 Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Burford Capital (CHIX:BURL), the current Debt-to-Equity is 2.92 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 £3.15 is trading 23.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £4.13.
GuruFocus considers Burford Capital to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:BURL:
Debt-to-Equity: 2.92 (329% above median its 10-year median of 0.68)
GF Value™: £4.13 vs. price of £3.15 (23.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1290.5% above the Asset Management median (#925 of 962)
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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