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Burford CapitalCHIX:BURL -1.84%49 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £-5.50 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BURL with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of £4.22 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 831 Asset Management companies, Burford Capital ranks better than 65.46% on this metric.
Burford Capital's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £-5.60.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-5.50.
During the past 12 months, Burford Capital's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -795.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 26.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, Burford Capital's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 75.30% per year. The lowest was -47.50% per year. And the median was 34.20% per year.
Burford Capital (CHIX:BURl) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
Be Aware
Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Burford Capital Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Burford Capital Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Burford Capital's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
CHIX:BURL vs KBDC, TYG, PDX: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Burford Capital's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio 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 PE Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Burford Capital's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Burford Capital's PE Ratio falls into.
Burford Capital Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Burford Capital's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 £-5.50
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of £-5.50 mean?
Burford Capital (CHIX:BURL) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of £-5.50 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Burford Capital and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Burford Capital ranks #287 out of 831 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 34.5%.
Is Burford Capital's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Burford Capital's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £-5.50. Based on the distribution chart, Burford Capital ranks #287 out of 831 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Burford Capital has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Burford Capital's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to KBDC and TYG?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Burford Capital ranks #287 out of 831 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts Burford Capital in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 13.00. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for an Asset Management company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Asset Management companies is 13.00, based on 831 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Burford Capital and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 13.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Burford Capital's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £-5.50. 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 £4.22, compared to a current price of £2.99 — trading 29.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £-5.50. Burford Capital's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Burford Capital (CHIX:BURL), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £-5.50 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 £2.99 is trading 29.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £4.22.
GuruFocus considers Burford Capital to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:BURL:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): £-5.50
GF Value™: £4.22 vs. price of £2.99 (29.2% below fair value)
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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