BUR (Burford Capital) Asset Turnover: -0.31 (As of Mar. 2026)


BUR Burford Capital Ltd BUR
63 GF Score
Price $4.11
GF Value $5.54
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Burford Capital Asset Turnover?

Burford Capital BUR -1.20% 63 Asset Turnover is -0.31 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.

Asset Turnover measures how quickly a company turns over its asset through sales. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Total Assets. Burford Capital's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1,663.16 Mil. Burford Capital's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $5,455.38 Mil. Therefore, Burford Capital's Asset Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.31.

Asset Turnover is linked to ROE % through Du Pont Formula. Burford Capital's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -398.56%. It is also linked to ROA % through Du Pont Formula. Burford Capital's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -119.67%.


Burford Capital  (NYSE:BUR) Asset Turnover Explanation

Asset Turnover is linked to ROE % through Du Pont Formula.

Burford Capital's annulized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

ROE %**(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Stockholders Equity
=-6528.276/1637.974
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)*(Total Assets / Total Stockholders Equity)
=(-6528.276 / -6652.64)*(-6652.64 / 5455.3825)*(5455.3825/ 1637.974)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover*Equity Multiplier
=98.13 %*-1.2195*3.3306
=ROA %*Equity Multiplier
=-119.67 %*3.3306
=-398.56 %

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.

** The ROE % used above is for Du Pont Analysis only. It is different from the defined ROE % page on our website, as here it uses Net Income instead of Net Income attributable to Common Stockholders in the calculation.

It is also linked to ROA % through Du Pont Formula:

Burford Capital's annulized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

ROA %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=-6528.276/5455.3825
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(-6528.276 / -6652.64)*(-6652.64 / 5455.3825)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=98.13 %*-1.2195
=-119.67 %

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

In the article Joining The Dark Side: Pirates, Spies and Short Sellers, James Montier reported that In their US sample covering the period 1968-2003, Cooper et al find that firms with low asset growth outperformed firms with high asset growth by an astounding 20% p.a. equally weighted. Even when controlling for market, size and style, low asset growth firms outperformed high asset growth firms by 13% p.a. Therefore a company with fast asset growth may underperform.

Therefore, it is a good sign if a company's Asset Turnover is consistent or even increases. If a company's asset grows faster than sales, its Asset Turnover will decline, which can be a warning sign.


Burford Capital Asset Turnover Related Terms


Burford Capital Asset Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Burford Capital's Asset Turnover 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.

Burford Capital Asset Turnover Chart

Burford Capital Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Asset Turnover
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Burford Capital Quarterly Data
Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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BUR vs MUC, RNP, GSBD: Asset Turnover Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Burford Capital's Asset Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Asset Turnover 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 Asset Turnover vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Burford Capital's Asset Turnover distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Burford Capital's Asset Turnover falls into.


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Burford Capital Asset Turnover Calculation

Asset Turnover measures how quickly a company turns over its asset through sales.

Burford Capital's Asset Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Asset Turnover
=Revenue/Average Total Assets
=Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=193.77/( (6175.025+6641.172)/ 2 )
=193.77/6408.0985
=0.03

Burford Capital's Asset Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Asset Turnover
=Revenue/Average Total Assets
=Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1663.16/( (6641.172+4269.593)/ 2 )
=-1663.16/5455.3825
=-0.30

* 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.

Companies with low profit margins tend to have high Asset Turnover, while those with high profit margins have low Asset Turnover. Companies in the retail industry tend to have a very high turnover ratio.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Asset Turnover →
What does a Asset Turnover of -0.31 mean?
Burford Capital (BUR) has a Asset Turnover of -0.31 as of Mar. 2026. Asset turnover equals current-period sales over average total assets over the past two periods. View historical data on Burford Capital and its competitors.
Is Burford Capital's Asset Turnover too high?
Burford Capital's current Asset Turnover is -0.31. 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 Asset Turnover compare to MUC and RNP?
Burford Capital's Asset Turnover of -0.31 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 Asset Turnover for an Asset Management company?
A good Asset Turnover depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Asset Turnover 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 Asset Turnover mean?
A high Asset Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Asset turnover equals current-period sales over average total assets over the past two periods. View historical data on Burford Capital and its competitors. Burford Capital's current Asset Turnover is -0.31. 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 Asset Turnover is -0.31. 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 Asset Turnover calculated?
Asset Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Burford Capital (BUR), the current Asset Turnover is -0.31 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:

  • Asset Turnover: -0.31
  • 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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