* The 5-Year Book Value Growth Rate is the 5-year average Book Value per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for Burford Capital's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Burford Capital's highest PEG Ratio was 5.59. The lowest was 0.57. And the median was 2.08.
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in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 1.72 * Ranked among companies with meaningful PEG Ratio only.
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Burford Capital (LSE:BUR) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
Burford Capital PEG Ratio Related Terms
Burford Capital PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Burford Capital's PEG 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Burford Capital's PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG 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 PEG Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Burford Capital's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Burford Capital's PEG Ratio 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.
* Note: The 5-Year Book Value Growth Rate is the 5-year average Book Value per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
Burford Capital (LSE:BUR) has a PEG Ratio of 0.00 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Burford Capital and its competitors. Over the past decade, Burford Capital's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 5.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Burford Capital ranks #999999 out of 495 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is Burford Capital's PEG Ratio too high?
Burford Capital's current PEG Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 5.59. Based on the distribution chart, Burford Capital ranks #999999 out of 495 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 PEG Ratio compare to KBDC and TYG?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Burford Capital ranks #999999 out of 495 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Burford Capital in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.72. Historically, Burford Capital's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 5.59 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 PEG Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median PEG Ratio among Asset Management companies is 1.72, based on 495 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Burford Capital and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Burford Capital's current PEG 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 (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 PEG Ratio is 0.00. 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 PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Burford Capital (LSE:BUR), the current PEG Ratio is 0.00 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:
PEG Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: £4.16 vs. price of £3.12 (25% below fair value)
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 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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