Burford Capital Limited (BUR) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Burford Capital Limited (BUR) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of 13.8% as of June 2025. Working capital of GBX445.45 Million (current assets of GBX490.70 Million minus current liabilities of GBX45.25 Million) is measured against net assets of GBX3.23 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See Burford Capital Limited balance sheet quality to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
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Burford Capital Limited Working Capital to Net Assets (2010–2024)
This chart shows how Burford Capital Limited's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 15 annual periods from 2010 to 2024. As of June 2025, the ratio stands at 13.8%, reflecting working capital of GBX445.45 Million against net assets of GBX3.23 Billion GBX. Check tangible equity quality of Burford Capital Limited to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for Burford Capital Limited (2010–2024)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Burford Capital Limited from 2010 to 2024, covering 15 annual filings. Each row shows current assets, current liabilities, working capital, net assets, the ratio, and the change in percentage points compared to the prior year. For live market cap and the full company profile, see BUR market cap.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (GBX) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20.5% | GBX669.01 Million | GBX3.26 Billion | GBX681.11 Million | GBX12.10 Million | ▲ +10.1 pp |
| 2023 | 10.4% | GBX334.32 Million | GBX3.21 Billion | GBX619.16 Million | GBX284.84 Million | ▲ +0.8 pp |
| 2022 | 9.6% | GBX228.66 Million | GBX2.39 Billion | GBX245.48 Million | GBX16.82 Million | ▼ -4.5 pp |
| 2021 | 14.1% | GBX272.74 Million | GBX1.94 Billion | GBX286.66 Million | GBX13.92 Million | ▼ -6.8 pp |
| 2020 | 20.9% | GBX354.51 Million | GBX1.70 Billion | GBX364.06 Million | GBX9.56 Million | ▼ -1.0 pp |
| 2019 | 21.8% | GBX334.57 Million | GBX1.53 Billion | GBX344.04 Million | GBX9.46 Million | ▼ -13.8 pp |
| 2018 | 35.6% | GBX485.66 Million | GBX1.36 Billion | GBX495.37 Million | GBX9.71 Million | ▲ +22.6 pp |
| 2017 | 13.0% | GBX194.52 Million | GBX1.49 Billion | GBX200.42 Million | GBX5.90 Million | ▼ -10.3 pp |
| 2016 | 23.3% | GBX138.94 Million | GBX596.16 Million | GBX210.90 Million | GBX71.95 Million | ▼ -2.2 pp |
| 2015 | 25.5% | GBX110.52 Million | GBX434.03 Million | GBX130.52 Million | GBX20.00 Million | ▼ -17.1 pp |
| 2014 | 42.6% | GBX162.85 Million | GBX382.54 Million | GBX168.55 Million | GBX5.70 Million | ▲ +7.5 pp |
| 2013 | 35.0% | GBX123.19 Million | GBX351.51 Million | GBX123.93 Million | GBX741.00K | ▲ +10.5 pp |
| 2012 | 24.6% | GBX81.66 Million | GBX332.11 Million | GBX82.27 Million | GBX610.00K | ▼ -21.2 pp |
| 2011 | 45.8% | GBX141.64 Million | GBX309.27 Million | GBX154.25 Million | GBX12.61 Million | ▼ -33.3 pp |
| 2010 | 79.1% | GBX234.01 Million | GBX295.83 Million | GBX239.70 Million | GBX5.69 Million | — |