Moving averages are one of the core indicators in technical analysis. A Simple Moving Average (SMA) is simply the arithmetic average of stock price over a period. It is calculated by adding a selected range of prices, usually closing prices, and then dividing that figure by the number of time periods in that range.
The 50-Day SMA calculates the average price over 50 days. And the 20-Day SMA and 200-Day SMA calculates the average price over 20 days and 200 days separately.
As of today (2026-07-05), Burford Capital's 50-Day SMA is $4.56. It's 20-Day SMA is $4.28 and 200-Day SMA is $7.94.
Burford Capital (NYSE:BUR) 50-Day SMA Explanation
Simple Moving Average (SMA) is the arithmetic average of stock price over a period. The 20-Day SMA calculates the average price over 20 days. And the 50-Day SMA and 200-Day SMA calculates the average price over 50 days and 200 days separately. SMAs are often used to determine the price trend direction. A 200-Day SMA is usually a proxy for the long-term trend, while shorter periods indicate short-term trend.
SMA are commonly compared with stock price or different period SMAs to indicate a trading signal. Generally speaking, if the price goes above the SMA, or a short-term SMA crosses above a long-term SMA, an uptrend is expected, investors may want to go long or cover short. Conversely, if the price goes below the SMA, or the short-term SMA crosses below a long-term SMA, a downtrend is expected, investors may want to go short or exit long.
Two popular trading patterns that use SMA include the death cross and a golden cross. A death cross occurs when the 50-day SMA crosses below the 200-day SMA. This is considered a bearish signal, that further losses are in store. The golden cross is a bullish signal which occurs when a short-term SMA crosses above a long-term SMA.
Burford Capital 50-Day SMA Related Terms
BUR vs KBDC, TYG, PDX: 50-Day SMA Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Burford Capital's 50-Day SMA, along with its competitors' market caps and 50-Day SMA 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 50-Day SMA vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Burford Capital's 50-Day SMA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Burford Capital's 50-Day SMA falls into.
where:
Pn is the price of the stock at period n.
n is the total number of periods.
* 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.
Burford Capital (BUR) has a 50-Day SMA of $4.56 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Simple Moving Average (SMA) is the arithmetic average of stock price over a period. View historical data on Burford Capital and its competitors.
Is Burford Capital's 50-Day SMA too high?
Burford Capital's current 50-Day SMA is $4.56. 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 50-Day SMA compare to KBDC and TYG?
Burford Capital's 50-Day SMA of $4.56 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 50-Day SMA for an Asset Management company?
A good 50-Day SMA depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, 50-Day SMA 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 50-Day SMA mean?
A high 50-Day SMA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Simple Moving Average (SMA) is the arithmetic average of stock price over a period. View historical data on Burford Capital and its competitors. Burford Capital's current 50-Day SMA is $4.56. 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 $4.26 — trading 23.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 50-Day SMA is $4.56. 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 50-Day SMA calculated?
50-Day SMA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Burford Capital (BUR), the current 50-Day SMA is $4.56 as of Jul. 05, 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 $4.26 is trading 23.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.54.
GuruFocus considers Burford Capital to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BUR:
50-Day SMA: $4.56
GF Value™: $5.54 vs. price of $4.26 (23.1% 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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