Burford Capital (CHIX:BURl) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Burford Capital Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Burford Capital Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Burford Capital's Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio Chart
Burford Capital Annual Data
Trend
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
6.90
Burford Capital Quarterly Data
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
7.01
8.90
6.90
4.49
CHIX:BURL vs KBDC, TYG, PDX: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Burford Capital's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Burford Capital's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Burford Capital's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Burford Capital (CHIX:BURL) has a Forward PE Ratio of 5.33 as of Jul. 04, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Burford Capital and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Burford Capital ranks #30 out of 324 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 9.3%.
Is Burford Capital's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Burford Capital's current Forward PE Ratio is 5.33. The Asset Management industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.86. Burford Capital's value of 5.33 is 50.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Burford Capital ranks #30 out of 324 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 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Burford Capital's Forward PE Ratio compare to KBDC and TYG?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Burford Capital ranks #30 out of 324 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Burford Capital in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.86. Burford Capital's value of 5.33 is 50.9% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Asset Management companies is 10.86, based on 324 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Burford Capital's current Forward PE Ratio of 5.33 is 50.9% below 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Burford Capital and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 10.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Burford Capital's current Forward PE Ratio is 5.33. 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 £4.12, compared to a current price of £3.17 — trading 23% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 5.33 and 50.9% below the Asset Management industry median of 10.86. Burford Capital's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Burford Capital (CHIX:BURL), the current Forward PE Ratio is 5.33 as of Jul. 04, 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 £3.17 is trading 23% below its estimated GF Value™ of £4.12.
GuruFocus considers Burford Capital to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:BURL:
Forward PE Ratio: 5.33
GF Value™: £4.12 vs. price of £3.17 (23% below fair value)
Industry Position: 50.9% below the Asset Management median (#30 of 324)
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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