BUR - NYSE
Burford Capital Limited
$4.31
-5.5%Burford Capital Limited, through its subsidiaries, provides legal finance products and services. The company offers asset management services, including core legal finance, complex strategies, and post-settlement finance. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Saint Peter Port, Guernsey.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotBurford Capital Limited Cash Conversion Engine
Cash Flow Quality Analysis
FCF Conversion Rate
Negative free cash flow despite positive earnings raises concerns about cash generation ability or heavy capital requirements.
CapEx Intensity
Asset-light business model. Low capital requirements leave more cash available for shareholders and growth investments.
FCF Growth Trend
Significant FCF decline raises concerns. Urgent review needed of operational performance and capital allocation.
Working Capital Impact
Working capital inflow boosted cash flow. Efficient management of receivables, inventory, and payables contributing positively.
Cash Flow Quality Insight
Cash flow concerns: Despite profitability, the company is burning cash. Review working capital management, CapEx levels, and sustainability of current operations.
Burford Capital Limited Cash Flow Statement
BUR • NYSE
| Burford Capital Limited Cash Flow Statement | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2020 | Dec 2019 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2014 | Dec 2013 | Dec 2012 | Dec 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
OPERATING ACTIVITIES | |||||||||||||||
72.2M | 229.6M | 718.2M | 233.3M | -56.4M | 208.6M | 225.5M | 305.1M | 249.2M | 104.1M | 67.9M | 47.3M | 2.1M | 16.9M | 15.9M | |
0.0 | 0.0 | 5.5M | 4.4M | 3.2M | 9.8M | 12M | 10.1M | 12.1M | 578K | -2.7M | 9.7M | 11.4M | 11.1M | 0.0 | |
0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -10.3M | -9.3M | -5.3M | -4.5M | -1.7M | -1.7M | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
0.0 | 0.0 | 14.1M | 10.3M | 9.3M | 5.3M | 4.5M | 1.7M | 1.7M | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
-452.6M | -525.4M | -1.3B | -721.3M | -548.9M | -25.7M | -322.9M | -91.7M | -468.6M | -123M | -94.8M | -153.5M | 31.7M | 18.1M | -9.2M | |
351.4M | 512.6M | 309.1M | 17.5M | 16.8M | -12M | 77.1M | -456.8M | 103.2M | 11.7M | 9.4M | 4.1M | -3.4M | 4.3M | 24K | |
-29M | 216.7M | -274.7M | -466.1M | -585.4M | 180.7M | -8.3M | -233.3M | -102.3M | -6.7M | -20.1M | -92.3M | 41.9M | 50.3M | 6.7M | |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | |||||||||||||||
-284K | -661K | -3.2M | -407K | -285K | -360K | -3.4M | -104K | -650K | -1.6M | -421K | -100K | -236K | -27K | (0.0) | |
-8.5M | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | -57.9M | -35.4M | -1.5M | (0.0) | (0.0) | -27M | (0.0) | |
-8.8M | -661K | -3.2M | -407K | -285K | -360K | -3.4M | -104K | -58.5M | -37M | -1.9M | -100K | -236K | -27.1M | (0.0) | |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | |||||||||||||||
-15.3M | -5.1M | -3.8M | -8M | -3.7M | 0.0 | 0.0 | 250M | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
353.1M | 235.2M | 264.5M | 277.4M | 366.1M | -5M | 0.0 | 180M | 182.1M | 189.6M | 0.0 | 148.2M | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
-27.4M | -27.3M | -27.5M | -27.7M | -41.1M | (0.0) | -28.4M | -24.6M | -19.8M | -17.7M | -16.7M | -15.5M | -9.9M | -6.6M | -6.6M | |
-15.3M | -5.1M | -3.8M | -8M | -3.7M | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | |
-177.9M | -168.9M | 152.5M | 157.5M | 123.5M | -293K | 183.1M | -40.5M | -25.9M | -14M | -8.9M | -2.6M | -88K | -144K | -201K | |
132.4M | 33.8M | 389.5M | 399.1M | 444.8M | -45.2M | -67.4M | 364.9M | 136.4M | 157.9M | -25.7M | 130.1M | -10M | -6.7M | -6.8M | |
CASH FLOW SUMMARY | |||||||||||||||
1.9M | -515K | 1.3M | -5.2M | -1M | 472K | 199K | -1.3M | 1.5M | -1.3M | -523K | -1.7M | 433K | 112K | 1K | |
96.5M | 249.4M | 112.9M | -247.6M | -141.8M | 135.6M | -78.9M | 130.1M | -23M | 113M | -48.2M | 36M | 32.1M | 16.7M | -95K | |
469.9M | 220.5M | 107.7M | 180.3M | 322.1M | 186.6M | 265.6M | 135.4M | 158.4M | 45.4M | 93.6M | 57.7M | 25.6M | 8.9M | 9M | |
566.4M | 469.9M | 220.5M | -67.4M | 180.3M | 322.2M | 186.6M | 265.6M | 135.4M | 158.4M | 45.4M | 93.6M | 57.7M | 25.6M | 8.9M | |
-29.3M | 216.1M | -277.9M | -466.5M | -585.6M | 180.3M | -11.7M | -233.4M | -103M | -8.2M | -20.6M | -92.4M | 41.7M | 50.3M | 6.7M |
SEC Filings
BUR - Filing history and reports
| Filing Type | Filing Date | Period Ending | Fiscal Year | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | May 14, 2026 | May 13, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | May 08, 2026 | May 08, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-Q 10-Q 2026 Q1 Q1 | May 08, 2026 | March 31, 2026 | 2026 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2026 N/A | April 02, 2026 | May 13, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | March 27, 2026 | March 27, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | March 06, 2026 | March 03, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | February 26, 2026 | February 25, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-K 10-K 2025 FY FY | February 26, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | January 15, 2026 | January 15, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | November 25, 2025 | November 24, 2025 | 2025 |
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