Burford Capital has the GF Score of 65, which implies that the company
might have
Poor future performance potential.
The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.
GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:
Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.
Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes Burford Capital
might have
Poor future performance potential.
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Burford Capital (LSE:BUR) GF Score Explanation
Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:
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Burford Capital GF Score Related Terms
LSE:BUR vs KBDC, TYG, PDX: GF Score Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Burford Capital's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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 GF Score vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Burford Capital's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Burford Capital's GF Score falls into.
Burford Capital (LSE:BUR) has a GF Score of 65 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Burford Capital and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 70.00. Over the past decade, Burford Capital's GF Score has ranged from 39.00 to 89.00.
Is Burford Capital's GF Score too high?
Burford Capital's current GF Score of 65 is near median its 10-year median of 70.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 39.00 to a high of 89.00. Overall, Burford Capital has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Burford Capital's GF Score compare to KBDC and TYG?
Burford Capital's GF Score of 65 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. Historically, Burford Capital's own GF Score has ranged from 39.00 to 89.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Score for an Asset Management company?
A good GF Score depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, GF Score 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 GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Burford Capital and its competitors. Burford Capital's current GF Score is 65, which is near median its own 10-year median of 70.00. 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 (LSE:BUR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £4.14, compared to a current price of £3.19 — trading 23% below its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 65, which is near median its 10-year median of 70.00. Burford Capital's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Burford Capital (LSE:BUR), the current GF Score is 65 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 (LSE:BUR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burford Capital stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £3.19 is trading 23% below its estimated GF Value™ of £4.14.
GuruFocus considers Burford Capital to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:BUR:
GF Score: 65 (near median its 10-year median of 70.00)
GF Value™: £4.14 vs. price of £3.19 (23% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:BUR 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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