Burford Capital Ltd
Burford Capital Limited provides legal finance products and services worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Principal Finance, and Asset Management and Other Services. The Principal Finance segment provides capital against the underlying value of high-value single or multiple litigation and arbitration matters at any stage of the process from before filing to after a final judgment has … Read more
Burford Capital Ltd (BUR) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of December 2025: $3.13 Billion USD
Based on the latest financial reports, Burford Capital Ltd (BUR) has net assets worth $3.13 Billion USD as of December 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($6.64 Billion) and total liabilities ($3.51 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $3.13 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 47.1% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 17.02% |
| 5-Year Change | 48.37% |
| 10-Year Change | 424.65% |
| Growth Volatility | 36.73 |
Burford Capital Ltd - Net Assets Trend (2010–2025)
This chart illustrates how Burford Capital Ltd's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Burford Capital Ltd (2010–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Burford Capital Ltd from 2010 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $3.13 Billion | -3.96% |
| 2024-12-31 | $3.26 Billion | +1.53% |
| 2023-12-31 | $3.21 Billion | +34.38% |
| 2022-12-31 | $2.39 Billion | +13.24% |
| 2021-12-31 | $2.11 Billion | +24.01% |
| 2020-12-31 | $1.70 Billion | +10.88% |
| 2019-12-31 | $1.53 Billion | +12.46% |
| 2018-12-31 | $1.36 Billion | -8.72% |
| 2017-12-31 | $1.49 Billion | +150.51% |
| 2016-12-31 | $596.16 Million | +37.36% |
| 2015-12-31 | $434.03 Million | +13.46% |
| 2014-12-31 | $382.54 Million | +8.83% |
| 2013-12-31 | $351.51 Million | +5.84% |
| 2012-12-31 | $332.11 Million | +7.38% |
| 2011-12-31 | $309.27 Million | +4.54% |
| 2010-12-31 | $295.83 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Burford Capital Ltd's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 180086000000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $1.80 Billion | 73.56% |
| Common Stock | $590.57 Million | 24.12% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-199.00K | -0.01% |
| Other Components | $56.79 Million | 2.32% |
| Total Equity | $2.45 Billion | 100.00% |
Burford Capital Ltd Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Burford Capital Ltd ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
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Albany International Corporation
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$1.55 Billion |
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Wizz Air Holdings Plc
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$1.55 Billion |
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$1.55 Billion |
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CorVel Corp
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$1.55 Billion |
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Veidekke ASA
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$1.55 Billion |
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Henan Hanwei Electronics Co
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$1.55 Billion |
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PagSeguro Digital Ltd
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$1.54 Billion |
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Marqeta Inc
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$1.54 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Burford Capital Ltd's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 2,419,432,000 to 2,448,022,000, a change of 28,590,000 (1.2%).
- Net income of 72,188,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 27,387,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 15,650,492 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 10,318,999.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $72.19 Million | +2.95% |
| Dividends Paid | $27.39 Million | -1.12% |
| Share Repurchases | $15.65 Million | -0.64% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-10.32 Million | -0.42% |
| Other Changes | $9.76 Million | +0.4% |
| Total Change | $- | 1.18% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Burford Capital Ltd's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 0.76x
- The company is trading below its book value, potentially indicating the market believes the assets are overvalued on the balance sheet or anticipates future losses.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 6.12x to 0.76x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-12-31 | $1.35 | $8.28 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $1.72 | $8.28 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $1.83 | $8.28 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $1.72 | $8.28 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $1.84 | $8.28 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $2.08 | $8.28 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $2.91 | $8.28 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $3.83 | $8.28 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $6.47 | $8.28 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $6.98 | $8.28 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $7.74 | $8.28 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $7.74 | $8.28 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $7.97 | $8.28 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $10.27 | $8.28 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $11.03 | $8.28 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | $10.90 | $8.28 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Burford Capital Ltd utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 2.95%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 17.46%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.06x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.71x
- Recent ROE (2.95%) is below the historical average (11.28%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 5.14% | 63.65% | 0.08x | 1.04x | $-15.03 Million |
| 2012 | 5.23% | 36.56% | 0.14x | 1.04x | $-15.83 Million |
| 2013 | 0.76% | 4.55% | 0.16x | 1.07x | $-32.49 Million |
| 2014 | 12.19% | 59.41% | 0.15x | 1.39x | $8.37 Million |
| 2015 | 15.13% | 69.80% | 0.16x | 1.37x | $22.26 Million |
| 2016 | 18.26% | 72.69% | 0.15x | 1.62x | $49.25 Million |
| 2017 | 31.22% | 78.13% | 0.21x | 1.88x | $169.45 Million |
| 2018 | 23.30% | 81.93% | 0.17x | 1.70x | $181.26 Million |
| 2019 | 13.84% | 64.74% | 0.12x | 1.73x | $58.81 Million |
| 2020 | 8.43% | 45.24% | 0.12x | 1.61x | $-26.71 Million |
| 2021 | -1.70% | -26.59% | 0.03x | 2.21x | $-198.34 Million |
| 2022 | 1.75% | 11.27% | 0.06x | 2.46x | $-143.75 Million |
| 2023 | 26.65% | 56.59% | 0.18x | 2.55x | $381.44 Million |
| 2024 | 6.05% | 31.02% | 0.08x | 2.55x | $-95.46 Million |
| 2025 | 2.95% | 17.46% | 0.06x | 2.71x | $-172.61 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Burford Capital Ltd's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Asset Management
- Average net assets among peers: $310,488,743
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -23.81%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burford Capital Ltd (BUR) | $3.13 Billion | 5.14% | 1.12x | $1.55 Billion |
| Aberdeen International Inc (AABVF) | $136.31 Million | 25.56% | 0.23x | $2.78 Million |
| Acadian Asset Management Inc (AAMI) | $-17.60 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $1.39 Billion |
| AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. (AB) | $402.30 Million | 32.07% | 0.95x | $3.43 Billion |
| VIVO Cannabis Inc (ABCCF) | $164.13 Million | 16.36% | 0.09x | $148.26 Million |
| Associated Capital Group Inc (AC) | $502.13 Million | 5.33% | 0.17x | $42.54 Million |
| Adrian Resources Ltd (ADLRF) | $605.01 Million | 3.35% | 0.58x | $609.82 Million |
| Abrdn Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund Inc (AEF) | $85.10 Million | -65.65% | 0.01x | $77.20K |
| AGF Management Limited (AGFMF) | $1.12 Billion | 10.14% | 3.56x | $298.43 Million |
| Agronomics Limited (AGNMF) | $100.03 Million | 1.02% | 0.02x | $57.14 Million |
| AgriFORCE Growing Systems Ltd (AGRI) | $6.11 Million | -266.31% | 0.76x | $2.71 Million |