(BUR) Burford Capital - Ratings and Ratios

Burford Capital Limited (NYSE:BUR) is a global leader in legal finance, specializing in providing capital and risk management solutions for high-value litigation and arbitration cases. The company operates through two core segments: Principal Finance and Asset Management and Other Services. The Principal Finance segment invests directly in legal cases, offering capital to law firms or clients on a contingent or alternative fee basis. This segment also provides legal risk management and adverse legal cost insurance, mitigating financial exposure for clients involved in complex disputes. The Asset Management and Other Services segment focuses on managing legal finance assets for institutional investors and offering specialized services to the legal industry. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Saint Peter Port, Guernsey, Burford Capital has established itself as a key player in the global legal finance market, leveraging its expertise to unlock value in legal assets.

From a technical perspective, BUR is currently trading at $13.60, with a 20-day average volume of 945,986 shares. The stock is in a consolidation phase, with its SMA 20 at $13.17, SMA 50 at $13.83, and SMA 200 at $13.53. The ATR of 0.54 indicates moderate volatility. On the fundamental side, Burford Capital boasts a market cap of $2.894 billion, with a trailing P/E of 19.12 and a forward P/E of 9.68, signaling expectations of future earnings growth. The P/B ratio of 1.20 reflects its asset valuation, while the P/S ratio of 2.32 highlights its revenue generation capabilities. The return on equity (RoE) of 9.51% underscores its profitability.