ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Burford Capital's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-6,528.28 Mil.
Burford Capital's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $5,455.38 Mil. Therefore, Burford Capital's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -119.67%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Burford Capital's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
BUR'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -26.76 Med: 6.07 Max: 20.21
Current: -26.76
During the past 13 years, Burford Capital's highest ROA % was 20.21%. The lowest was -26.76%. And the median was 6.07%.
BUR's ROA % is ranked worse than 94.57% of 1638
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 3.95
vs BUR: -26.76
Burford Capital (NYSE:BUR) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % 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 ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
Burford Capital ROA % Related Terms
Burford Capital ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Burford Capital's ROA % 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 ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Burford Capital's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Burford Capital's ROA % 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total 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.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Burford Capital (BUR) has a ROA % of -119.67% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Burford Capital and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Burford Capital ranks #1549 out of 1638 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 94.6%.
Is Burford Capital's ROA % too high?
Burford Capital's current ROA % is -119.67%. Based on the distribution chart, Burford Capital ranks #1549 out of 1638 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 ROA % compare to MUC and RNP?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Burford Capital ranks #1549 out of 1638 companies for ROA %. This places Burford Capital in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.95. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROA % for an Asset Management company?
The median ROA % among Asset Management companies is 3.95, based on 1,638 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Burford Capital and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROA % is 3.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Burford Capital's current ROA % is -119.67%. 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 ROA % is -119.67%. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Burford Capital (BUR), the current ROA % is -119.67% 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:
ROA %: -119.67%
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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