Burford Capital (CHIX:BURL) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: -1.39 (As of Jul. 09, 2026)


CHIX:BURL Burford Capital Ltd CHIX:BURL
54 GF Score
Price £3.13
GF Value £4.06
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Burford Capital 1-Year Sharpe Ratio?

Burford Capital CHIX:BURL -3.48% 54 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -1.39 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BURL with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of £4.06 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk over the past year. As of today (2026-07-09), Burford Capital's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -1.39.

Burford Capital  (CHIX:BURl) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Explanation

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio inidicates the risk-adjusted return of an investment over the past year. It is calculated as the annualized result of the average monthly excess return divided by its standard deviation over the past year. The monthly excess return is the monthly investment return minus the monthly risk-free rate (typically the 10-year Treasury Constant Maturity Rate). If the risk-free rate for a specific region is not available, U.S. data is used by default.

The greater a portfolio's Sharpe Ratio, the better its risk-adjusted performance. A negative Sharpe Ratio means the risk-free rate is greater than the portfolio’s historical or projected return, or else the portfolio's return is expected to be negative.

Burford Capital 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Related Terms

CHIX:BURL vs KBDC, TYG, PDX: 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Burford Capital's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 1-Year Sharpe 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 1-Year Sharpe Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Burford Capital's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Burford Capital's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio falls into.


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Burford Capital 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Calculation

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the performance of an investment such as a stock or portfolio compared to a risk-free asset. A stock / portfolio's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio can be calculated by dividing the difference between the one-year returns of the investment and the risk-free rate, by the standard deviation of the investment returns over one year.

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What does a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -1.39 mean?
Burford Capital (CHIX:BURL) has a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -1.39 as of Jul. 09, 2026. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for Burford Capital and its competitors.
Is Burford Capital's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio too high?
Burford Capital's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -1.39. 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 1-Year Sharpe Ratio compare to KBDC and TYG?
Burford Capital's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -1.39 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 1-Year Sharpe Ratio for an Asset Management company?
A good 1-Year Sharpe Ratio depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, 1-Year Sharpe 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 1-Year Sharpe Ratio mean?
A high 1-Year Sharpe Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for Burford Capital and its competitors. Burford Capital's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -1.39. 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 £4.06, compared to a current price of £3.13 — trading 22.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -1.39. 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 1-Year Sharpe Ratio calculated?
1-Year Sharpe Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Burford Capital (CHIX:BURL), the current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -1.39 as of Jul. 09, 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 £3.13 is trading 22.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £4.06. GuruFocus considers Burford Capital to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:BURL:

  • 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: -1.39
  • GF Value™: £4.06 vs. price of £3.13 (22.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 1 warning sign

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges BUR:USABUR: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.
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