BUR Burford Capital Limited PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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- PE Ratio
As of Nov 5, 2025, the Burford Capital Limited stock's PE ratio is 8.61. This results from the current EPS of $1.1 and stock price of $9.47. The PE ratio has decreased by 40% from the past four quarters average of 14.3.
BUR PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Burford Capital Limited has averaged 39.7 over the last five years. The current P/E ratio of 8.61 is 78% lower than the historical average. In the past five years, BUR's PE ratio peaked in the Jun 2022 quarter at 336.33, when the stock price was $10.09 and the EPS was $0.03. The lowest point was in the Sep 2023 quarter, when it reached 5.19 with a price of $14 and an EPS of $2.7.
Burford Capital Limited PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 240.43% in 2024
Maximum annual decrease: -90.4% in 2023
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19.03 | 240.43% | $12.75 | $0.67 |
| 2023 | 5.59 | -90.4% | $15.6 | $2.79 |
| 2022 | 58.21 | N/A | $8.15 | $0.14 |
| 2021 | N/A | N/A | $10.56 | -$0.13 |
| 2020 | 14.88 | N/A | $9.67 | $0.65 |
| 2019 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $1.37 |
| 2018 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $150.7 |
| 2017 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Burford Capital Limited PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | 12.96 | -6.83% | $14.26 | $1.1 |
| Mar 2025 | 13.91 | -26.9% | $13.21 | $0.95 |
| Dec 2024 | 19.03 | 70.83% | $12.75 | $0.67 |
| Sep 2024 | 11.14 | 54.51% | $13.26 | $1.19 |
| Jun 2024 | 7.21 | -34.1% | $13.05 | $1.81 |
| Mar 2024 | 10.94 | 95.71% | $15.97 | $1.46 |
| Dec 2023 | 5.59 | 7.71% | $15.6 | $2.79 |
| Sep 2023 | 5.19 | -49.32% | $14 | $2.7 |
| Jun 2023 | 10.24 | -1.82% | $12.18 | $1.19 |
| Mar 2023 | 10.43 | -82.08% | $11.06 | $1.06 |
| Dec 2022 | 58.21 | N/A | $8.15 | $0.14 |
| Sep 2022 | N/A | N/A | $7.5 | N/A |
| Jun 2022 | 336.33 | N/A | $10.09 | $0.03 |
| Mar 2022 | N/A | N/A | $9.19 | N/A |
| Dec 2021 | N/A | N/A | $10.56 | -$0.13 |
BUR Price vs fair value
BUR average PE ratio chart
BUR's current P/E ratio is lower than the 3 and 5-year averages.
PE comparison
With a P/E of 8.61, BUR stands below the Financial Services sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with its Financial Services sector average of 13.73, Burford Capital Limited's P/E is 37% lower.
BUR PE vs peers
BUR's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stocks BX and KKR. Burford Capital Limited's current PE ratio of 8.61 is lower than the average of its peers, which is 19.58.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| BUR Burford Capital Limited | 8.24 | $1.98B |
| CG Carlyle Group Inc | 14.95 | $18.99B |
| IVZ Invesco Ltd | 15.8 | $10.41B |
| AMG Affiliated Managers Group Inc | 17.38 | $7.35B |
| CNS Cohen & Steers Inc | 21.17 | $3.47B |
| HLNE Hamilton Lane INC | 22.87 | $7.13B |
| APO Apollo Global Management Inc | 23.84 | $73.78B |
| BX Blackstone Group Inc | 38.66 | $105.72B |
| KKR KKR & Co Inc | 52.79 | $106.3B |
| ARES Ares Management Corp | 86.93 | $49.42B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Burford Capital Limited's PE ratio?
BUR stock has a price to earnings ratio of 8.61 as of Nov 5, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Burford Capital Limited (BUR)?
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for BUR stock is 14.99.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Burford Capital Limited (BUR)?
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for BUR stock is 39.7.
What is the highest PE ratio for BUR?
In the last five years, the Jun 2022 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 336.33.
How does the current PE ratio for BUR compare to its historical average?
BUR's price to earnings ratio is currently 78% below its 5-year historical average.
Why is Burford Capital Limited's PE ratio so low?
BUR's PE ratio is low because its earnings per share (EPS) is high relative to its stock price.
How is BUR's PE ratio calculated (Burford Capital Limited PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Nov 5, 2025), Burford Capital Limited's stock price is $9.47. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2025 is $1.1. Therefore, Burford Capital Limited's PE ratio for today is 8.61. PE RATIO(8.61) = STOCK PRICE($9.47) / TTM EPS($1.1)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.