Burford CapitalBUR -1.20%63 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. 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 935 Asset Management companies, Burford Capital ranks worse than 106951.76% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Burford Capital's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Burford Capital's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Burford Capital was 0.89. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.16.
BUR's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 0.71 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Burford Capital was 17.50% per year. The lowest was -12.70% per year. And the median was -0.65% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Burford Capital (NYSE:BUR) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Burford Capital Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Burford Capital Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Burford Capital's Dividend Payout Ratio 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.
BUR vs MUC, RNP, GSBD: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Burford Capital's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Burford Capital's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Burford Capital's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Burford Capital's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Burford Capital and its competitors. Over the past decade, Burford Capital's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 0.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Burford Capital ranks #999999 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is Burford Capital's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Burford Capital's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 0.89. Based on the distribution chart, Burford Capital ranks #999999 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to MUC and RNP?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Burford Capital ranks #999999 out of 935 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Burford Capital in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Historically, Burford Capital's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 0.89 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.71, based on 935 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Burford Capital and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Burford Capital's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 (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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Burford Capital (BUR), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $5.54 vs. price of $4.11 (25.8% below fair value)
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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