Burford Capital (LSE:BUR) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.57 (As of Mar. 2026)

What is Burford Capital LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset?

Burford Capital LSE:BUR +4.55% 65 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.57 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:BUR with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of £4.24 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

LT Debt to Total Assets is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. It is calculated as a company's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligationdivide by its Total Assets. Burford Capital's long-term debt to total assests ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.57.

Burford Capital's long-term debt to total assets ratio increased from Mar. 2025 (0.00) to Mar. 2026 (0.57). It may suggest that Burford Capital is progressively becoming more dependent on debt to grow their business.

Burford Capital (LSE:BUR) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Explanation

LT Debt to Total Asset is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. A year-over-year decrease in this metric would suggest the company is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

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Burford Capital LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Historical Data

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Burford Capital LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Calculation

Burford Capital's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )	=	Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	1599.312	/	4960.955
	=	0.32

Burford Capital's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )	=	Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	1810.709	/	3202.195
	=	0.57

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What does a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.57 mean?

Burford Capital (LSE:BUR) has a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.57 as of Mar. 2026. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Burford Capital and its competitors.

Is Burford Capital's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset too high?

Burford Capital's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.57. 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset compare to KBDC and TYG?

Burford Capital's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.57 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset for an Asset Management company?

A good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset mean?

A high LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Burford Capital and its competitors. Burford Capital's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.57. 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 £4.24, compared to a current price of £3.26 — trading 23% below its estimated fair value. The current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.57. 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset calculated?

LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Burford Capital (LSE:BUR), the current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.57 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 (LSE:BUR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burford Capital stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £3.26 is trading 23% below its estimated GF Value™ of £4.24. GuruFocus considers Burford Capital to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:BUR:

LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.57
GF Value™: £4.24 vs. price of £3.26 (23% below fair value)
GF Score™: 65/100 with 1 warning sign

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 Business Description

Industry Financial Services Asset Management

Comparable Companies KBDC TYG PDX ASST NRK HTD STK NXP BMEZ BTZ BLK BX OSTO:INVE A TSX:BN KKR TSX:BAM APO STT AMP LSE:III

Other Exchanges BUR:USA BURl:UK 9BF:Germany

Address Hirzel Street, Oak House, St Peter Port, GGY, GY1 2NP

Website https://www.burfordcapital.com

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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