Burford Capital (LSE:BUR) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


LSE:BUR Burford Capital Ltd LSE:BUR
65 GF Score
Price £3.12
GF Value £4.16
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Burford Capital Moat Score?

Burford Capital LSE:BUR +1.23% 65 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:BUR with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of £4.16 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,695 Asset Management companies, Burford Capital ranks better than 98.05% on this metric.

Burford Capital has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Burford Capital has Narrow Moat: Burford Capital Ltd has a solid narrow moat due to its leadership in litigation finance, supported by a strong brand and customer loyalty. However, the market is becoming more competitive, which could impact its pricing power and market share.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Burford Capital might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Burford Capital  (LSE:BUR) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Burford Capital Moat Score Related Terms

LSE:BUR vs KBDC, TYG, PDX: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Burford Capital's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat 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 Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Burford Capital's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Burford Capital's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Burford Capital (LSE:BUR) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Burford Capital ranks #33 out of 1695 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 1.9%.
Is Burford Capital's Moat Score too high?
Burford Capital's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Burford Capital ranks #33 out of 1695 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 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Burford Capital's Moat Score compare to KBDC and TYG?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Burford Capital ranks #33 out of 1695 companies for Moat Score. This places Burford Capital in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Asset Management company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Moat 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Burford Capital's current Moat Score is 5. 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 £4.16, compared to a current price of £3.12 — trading 25% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Burford Capital (LSE:BUR), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 02, 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 £3.12 is trading 25% below its estimated GF Value™ of £4.16. GuruFocus considers Burford Capital to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:BUR:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: £4.16 vs. price of £3.12 (25% 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

Other Exchanges BUR:USABURl:UK9BF:Germany
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.
65GF Score

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