Burford CapitalCHIX:BURL -1.77%54 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -122.98% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BURL with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of £4.12 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,634 Asset Management companies, Burford Capital ranks worse than 93.88% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Burford Capital's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £-4,896.21 Mil. Burford Capital's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £3,981.27 Mil. Therefore, Burford Capital's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -122.98%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Burford Capital's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:BURl'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -27.37 Med: 6.38 Max: 23.38
Current: -27.37
During the past 13 years, Burford Capital's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 23.38%. The lowest was -27.37%. And the median was 6.38%.
CHIX:BURl's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 93.88% of 1634
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 4.12
vs CHIX:BURl: -27.37
Burford Capital (CHIX:BURl) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Burford Capital Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Burford Capital Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Burford Capital's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
CHIX:BURL vs KBDC, TYG, PDX: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Burford Capital's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Burford Capital's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Burford Capital's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -122.98% mean?
Burford Capital (CHIX:BURL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -122.98% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Burford Capital and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Burford Capital ranks #1534 out of 1634 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 93.9%.
Is Burford Capital's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Burford Capital's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -122.98%. Based on the distribution chart, Burford Capital ranks #1534 out of 1634 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Burford Capital has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Burford Capital's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to KBDC and TYG?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Burford Capital ranks #1534 out of 1634 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Burford Capital in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.12. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Asset for an Asset Management company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Asset Management companies is 4.12, based on 1,634 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Burford Capital and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Burford Capital's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -122.98%. 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 (CHIX:BURL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £4.12, compared to a current price of £3.17 — trading 23% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -122.98%. Burford Capital's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Burford Capital (CHIX:BURL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -122.98% 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 (CHIX:BURL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burford Capital stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £3.17 is trading 23% below its estimated GF Value™ of £4.12.
GuruFocus considers Burford Capital to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:BURL:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -122.98%
GF Value™: £4.12 vs. price of £3.17 (23% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:BURL 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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