BUR (Burford Capital) Momentum Rank: 2 (As of Sep. 04, 2026) — 71% Below Median

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BUR Burford Capital Ltd BUR
63 GF Score
Price $4.35
GF Value $5.54
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Burford Capital Momentum Rank?

Burford Capital BUR +1.05% 63 Momentum Rank is 2 as of Sep. 04, 2026, which is 71% below its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates BUR with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.54 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Burford Capital has the Momentum Rank of 2.

Momentum Rank measures the strength and persistence of a stock's price movement over time, rated on a scale of 1 to 10.

For Momentum Rank, we considered the residual momentum concept that was widely studied by Blitz and his colleagues as well as by Nobel Prize laureates Fama and French. However, we did not find any significant differences in the performances of stocks with different ranks of residual momentum. Therefore, we use traditional momentum instead.

Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio and other momentum indicators. The standardized momentum ratio is the average of the performances from 12 months ago to 1 month ago and 6 months ago to 1 month ago, divided by the beta of the stock over the past 12 months. To calculate the momentum ratio today, we would use the average of the two performance numbers.

For momentum, we found that stock price performance does not have a monotonic correlation with the momentum ratio. The stocks with the highest momentum ratios perform worse than those at about the 70th percentile. Therefore, for the momentum rank, we ranked the stocks at about the 70th percentile of the momentum ratio as the highest at 10.

A higher score reflects strong price momentum and indicates greater potential for superior performance. Conversely, a lower score indicates that momentum is either too high or too low, and stocks tend to underperform.

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Burford Capital Momentum Rank Related Terms

BUR vs RPC, OXLC, PDX: Momentum Rank Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Burford Capital's Momentum Rank falls into.


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63GF Score
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Momentum Rank →
What does a Momentum Rank of 2 mean?
Burford Capital (BUR) has a Momentum Rank of 2 as of Sep. 04, 2026. Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio, measuring the speed and velocity of price changes in a stock. View historical data on Burford Capital and its competitors. This is 71% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Burford Capital's Momentum Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is Burford Capital's Momentum Rank too high?
Burford Capital's current Momentum Rank of 2 is 71% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. 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 Momentum Rank compare to RPC and OXLC?
Burford Capital's Momentum Rank of 2 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. Historically, Burford Capital's own Momentum Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00 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 Momentum Rank for an Asset Management company?
A good Momentum Rank depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Momentum Rank 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 Momentum Rank mean?
A high Momentum Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio, measuring the speed and velocity of price changes in a stock. View historical data on Burford Capital and its competitors. Burford Capital's current Momentum Rank is 2, which is 71% below median its own 10-year median of 7.00. 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 $4.35 — trading 21.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Momentum Rank is 2, which is 71% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Burford Capital's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Momentum Rank calculated?
Momentum Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Burford Capital (BUR), the current Momentum Rank is 2 as of Sep. 04, 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 $4.35 is trading 21.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.54. GuruFocus considers Burford Capital to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BUR:

  • Momentum Rank: 2 (71% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: $5.54 vs. price of $4.35 (21.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 2 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges BURl:UKBUR: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.
63GF Score

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