Burford Capital (CHIX:BURL) YoY EPS Growth: -5,280.56% (As of Mar. 2026)

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CHIX:BURL Burford Capital Ltd CHIX:BURL
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Price £3.04
GF Value £4.09
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Burford Capital YoY EPS Growth?

Burford Capital CHIX:BURL -2.50% 50 YoY EPS Growth is -5,280.56% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BURL with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of £4.09 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months. Burford Capital's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -5,280.56%.

Burford Capital's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was £-5.60.

Burford Capital YoY EPS Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Burford Capital's YoY EPS Growth can be seen below:

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Burford Capital YoY EPS Growth Chart

Burford Capital Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
YoY EPS Growth
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Burford Capital Quarterly Data
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Burford Capital YoY EPS Growth Calculation

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months.

Burford Capital's YoY EPS Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Dec. 2025 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Dec. 2024 ))/ | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Dec. 2024 ) |
=(0.209-0.522)/ | 0.522 |
=-59.96 %

Burford Capital's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Mar. 2026 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Mar. 2025 )) / | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Mar. 2025 )) |
=(-5.595-0.108)/ | 0.108 |
=-5,280.56 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about YoY EPS Growth →
What does a YoY EPS Growth of -5,280.56% mean?
Burford Capital (CHIX:BURL) has a YoY EPS Growth of -5,280.56% as of Mar. 2026. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for Burford Capital and its competitors.
Is Burford Capital's YoY EPS Growth too high?
Burford Capital's current YoY EPS Growth is -5,280.56%. Overall, Burford Capital has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Burford Capital's YoY EPS Growth compare to NRK and NXP?
Burford Capital's YoY EPS Growth of -5,280.56% 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 YoY EPS Growth for an Asset Management company?
A good YoY EPS Growth depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, YoY EPS Growth 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 YoY EPS Growth mean?
A high YoY EPS Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for Burford Capital and its competitors. Burford Capital's current YoY EPS Growth is -5,280.56%. 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 £4.09, compared to a current price of £3.04 — trading 25.7% below its estimated fair value. The current YoY EPS Growth is -5,280.56%. Burford Capital's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EPS Growth calculated?
YoY EPS Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Burford Capital (CHIX:BURL), the current YoY EPS Growth is -5,280.56% 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 £3.04 is trading 25.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £4.09. GuruFocus considers Burford Capital to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:BURL:

  • YoY EPS Growth: -5,280.56%
  • GF Value™: £4.09 vs. price of £3.04 (25.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 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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