BUR (Burford Capital) Tax Expense: $1.86 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


BUR Burford Capital Ltd BUR
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Price $4.11
GF Value $5.54
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What is Burford Capital Tax Expense?

Burford Capital BUR -1.20% 63 Tax Expense is $1.86 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BUR with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.54 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Burford Capital's tax expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-2.42 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.86 Mil.


Burford Capital  (NYSE:BUR) Tax Expense Explanation

In the long run, income before tax and taxable income will likely be more similar than they are in any given period. If the one is less in earlier years, then it will be greater in later years. Deferred taxes will reverse themselves in the long run and in total will zero out, unless there is something like a change in tax rates in the intervening period. A deferred tax payable results from a tax break in the early years and will reverse itself in later years; a deferred tax receivable results from more taxes being paid in early years than the tax expense reported to shareholders and will again reverse itself in later years. The deferred tax amount is computed by estimating the amount and the timing of the reversal and multiplying that by the appropriate tax rates.


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Burford Capital Tax Expense Historical Data

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Burford Capital Tax Expense Chart

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Burford Capital Tax Expense Calculation

Tax paid by the company. It is computed in by multiplying the income before tax number, as reported to shareholders, by the appropriate tax rate. In reality, the computation is typically considerably more complex due to things such as expenses considered not deductible by taxing authorities ("add backs"), the range of tax rates applicable to various levels of income, different tax rates in different jurisdictions, multiple layers of tax on income, and other issues.

Tax Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.86 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Tax Expense →
What does a Tax Expense of $1.86 Mil mean?
Burford Capital (BUR) has a Tax Expense of $1.86 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Burford Capital and its competitors.
Is Burford Capital's Tax Expense too high?
Burford Capital's current Tax Expense is $1.86 Mil. 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 Tax Expense compare to MUC and RNP?
Burford Capital's Tax Expense of $1.86 Mil 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 Tax Expense for an Asset Management company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Tax Expense 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 Tax Expense mean?
A high Tax Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Burford Capital and its competitors. Burford Capital's current Tax Expense is $1.86 Mil. 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 Tax Expense is $1.86 Mil. 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 Tax Expense calculated?
Tax Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Burford Capital (BUR), the current Tax Expense is $1.86 Mil 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:

  • Tax Expense: $1.86 Mil
  • GF Value™: $5.54 vs. price of $4.11 (25.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 1 warning sign

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.
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