Burford Capital Limited (BUR) - Total Assets

Latest as of September 2025: GBX6.69 Billion GBX ≈ $813.42K USD

Based on the latest financial reports, Burford Capital Limited (BUR) holds total assets worth GBX6.69 Billion GBX (≈ $813.42K USD) as of September 2025. Total assets represent everything the company owns and controls, combining both current assets—like cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and inventories—and non-current assets such as property, plant, equipment (PP&E), intangible assets, and long-term investments. Explore cash flow to debt ratio of Burford Capital Limited to assess how comfortably operating cash covers total debt obligations.

Burford Capital Limited - Total Assets Trend (2010–2024)

This chart illustrates how Burford Capital Limited's total assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See Burford Capital Limited shareholders equity for net asset value and shareholders' equity analysis.

Burford Capital Limited - Asset Composition Analysis

Current Asset Composition (December 2024)

Burford Capital Limited's total assets of GBX6.69 Billion consist of 11.0% current assets and 89.0% non-current assets.

Asset Category Amount (GBX) % of Total Assets
Cash & Equivalents GBX0.00 7.6%
Accounts Receivable GBX200.96 Million 3.3%
Inventory GBX0.00 0.0%
Property, Plant & Equipment GBX0.00 0.0%
Intangible Assets GBX0.00 0.0%
Goodwill GBX133.95 Million 2.2%

Asset Composition Trend (2010–2024)

This chart illustrates how Burford Capital Limited's asset composition has evolved over time. Understanding changes in asset allocation can provide insights into the company's strategic shifts, capital allocation priorities, and business focus evolution. For live market cap, price, and company overview, see how much is Burford Capital Limited worth.

Key Asset Composition Facts

  • Current vs. Non-Current Assets: Burford Capital Limited's current assets represent 11.0% of total assets in 2024, a decrease from 79.5% in 2010.
  • Cash Position: Cash and equivalents constituted 7.6% of total assets in 2024, up from 3.0% in 2010.
  • Tangible vs. Intangible: Intangible assets (including goodwill) make up 2.0% of total assets, an increase from 0.0% in 2010.
  • Asset Diversification: The largest asset category is accounts receivable at 3.3% of total assets.

Burford Capital Limited Competitors by Total Assets

Key competitors of Burford Capital Limited based on total assets are shown below.

Company Country Total Assets
Pearl Diver Credit Company Inc.
NYSE:PDCC
USA $141.35 Million
JULIUS BAER GRP. ADR/1/5
F:JGE1
Germany €107.49 Billion
Pershing Square Inc.
NYSE:PS
USA $990.48 Million
A.F.P. Provida
SN:PROVIDA
Chile CL$1.39 Trillion
A.F.P. Habitat
SN:HABITAT
Chile CL$772.89 Billion
Hainan Haide Industry Co Ltd
SHE:000567
China CN¥8.60 Billion
Australian United Investment Company Ltd
AU:AUI
Australia AU$1.72 Billion
Trinity Capital Inc
NASDAQ:TRIN
USA $2.25 Billion

Burford Capital Limited - Liquidity and Working Capital Analysis

Liquidity ratios measure a company's ability to pay off its short-term debts as they come due, using the company's current or quick assets. Working capital represents the operational liquidity available.

Key Liquidity Metrics

Metric Current 1 Year Ago 5 Years Ago
Current Ratio 10.85 15.07 61.01
Quick Ratio 10.85 15.07 61.66
Cash Ratio 0.00 0.00 0.00
Working Capital GBX445.45 Million GBX618.11 Million GBX543.72 Million

Burford Capital Limited - Advanced Valuation Insights

This section examines the relationship between Burford Capital Limited's asset base and its market valuation, helping to identify whether the company's assets are efficiently translated into market value.

Key Valuation Metrics

Current Price-to-Book Ratio 0.82
Latest Market Cap to Assets Ratio 0.00
Asset Growth Rate (YoY) 5.8%
Total Assets GBX6.18 Billion
Market Capitalization $8.34 Million USD

Valuation Analysis

Below Book Valuation: The market values Burford Capital Limited's assets below their book value (0.00x), which may indicate investor concerns about asset quality or future growth.

Positive Asset Growth: Burford Capital Limited's assets grew by 5.8% over the past year, showing continued investment in the company's operational capacity.

Annual Total Assets for Burford Capital Limited (2010–2024)

The table below shows the annual total assets of Burford Capital Limited from 2010 to 2024.

Year Total Assets Change
2024-12-31 GBX6.18 Billion
≈ $751.32K
+5.78%
2023-12-31 GBX5.84 Billion
≈ $710.24K
+36.12%
2022-12-31 GBX4.29 Billion
≈ $521.77K
+21.67%
2021-12-31 GBX3.52 Billion
≈ $428.85K
+29.19%
2020-12-31 GBX2.73 Billion
≈ $331.95K
+2.88%
2019-12-31 GBX2.65 Billion
≈ $322.67K
+14.36%
2018-12-31 GBX2.32 Billion
≈ $282.15K
+54.67%
2017-12-31 GBX1.50 Billion
≈ $182.43K
+54.85%
2016-12-31 GBX968.23 Million
≈ $117.81K
+62.97%
2015-12-31 GBX594.11 Million
≈ $72.29K
+11.41%
2014-12-31 GBX533.25 Million
≈ $64.88K
+41.79%
2013-12-31 GBX376.08 Million
≈ $45.76K
+9.01%
2012-12-31 GBX345.01 Million
≈ $41.98K
+7.19%
2011-12-31 GBX321.88 Million
≈ $39.16K
+6.75%
2010-12-31 GBX301.52 Million
≈ $36.69K
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About Burford Capital Limited

LSE:BUR UK Asset Management
Market Cap
$8.34 Million
GBX68.56 Billion GBX
Market Cap Rank
#27501 Global
#384 in UK
Share Price
GBX313.20
Change (1 day)
+4.19%
52-Week Range
GBX295.60 - GBX1037.00
All Time High
GBX1893.78
About

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