Burford CapitalBUR -1.20%63 Net Margin % is 98.13% as of Mar. 2026, which is 54% above its 10-year median of 63.70. GuruFocus rates BUR with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.54 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,579 Asset Management companies, Burford Capital ranks better than 86.26% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Burford Capital's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1,632.07 Mil. Burford Capital's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1,663.16 Mil. Therefore, Burford Capital's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 98.13%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Burford Capital's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BUR'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -55.64 Med: 63.7 Max: 103.69
Current: 103.69
BUR's Net Margin % is ranked better than 86.26% of 1579
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 84.88
vs BUR: 103.69
Burford Capital (NYSE:BUR) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Burford Capital Net Margin % Related Terms
Burford Capital Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Burford Capital's Net Margin % 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Burford Capital's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Burford Capital's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Burford Capital's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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 (BUR) has a Net Margin % of 98.13% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Burford Capital and its competitors. This is 54% above median its historical median of 63.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Burford Capital ranks #217 out of 1579 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 13.7%.
Is Burford Capital's Net Margin % too high?
Burford Capital's current Net Margin % of 98.13% is 54% above median its 10-year median of 63.70. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 84.88. Burford Capital's value of 98.13% is 15.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Burford Capital ranks #217 out of 1579 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 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Burford Capital's Net Margin % compare to MUC and RNP?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Burford Capital ranks #217 out of 1579 companies for Net Margin %. This places Burford Capital in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 84.88. Burford Capital's value of 98.13% is 15.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 63.70 vs. the industry median of 84.88, Burford Capital has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for an Asset Management company?
The median Net Margin % among Asset Management companies is 84.88, based on 1,579 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Burford Capital's current Net Margin % of 98.13% is 15.6% above 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Burford Capital and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Net Margin % is 84.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Burford Capital's current Net Margin % is 98.13%, which is 54% above median its own 10-year median of 63.70. 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 (BUR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.54, compared to a current price of $4.11 — trading 25.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 98.13%, which is 54% above median its 10-year median of 63.70 and 15.6% above the Asset Management industry median of 84.88. Burford Capital's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Burford Capital (BUR), the current Net Margin % is 98.13% 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 (BUR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burford Capital stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.11 is trading 25.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.54.
GuruFocus considers Burford Capital to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BUR:
Net Margin %: 98.13% (54% above median its 10-year median of 63.70)
GF Value™: $5.54 vs. price of $4.11 (25.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.6% above the Asset Management median (#217 of 1579)
No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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