Burford Capital Limited
BUR
Rank in Stocks
#9643
Burford Capital Limited provides legal finance products and services worldwide.... 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 been entered; and to a law firm that has agreed to take a case on a contingent fee or alternative fee basis, as well as directly to the client. This segment also offers legal risk management and adverse legal cost insurance services. The Asset Management and Other Services segment manages legal finance assets on behalf of third-party investors, as well as provides other services to the legal industry. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Saint Peter Port, Guernsey.
Share Price
$3.71
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$814.70M
Change (1 day)
3.34%
Change (1 year)
-59.14%
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Operating Margin for Burford Capital Limited (BUR)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 98.26%
According to Burford Capital Limited's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 98.26%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 24.73%.
Operating Margin history for Burford Capital Limited from 2010 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 98.26% | 297.33% |
| 2025 | 24.73% | -53.95% |
| 2024 | 53.70% | -28.97% |
| 2023 | 75.60% | 87.69% |
| 2022 | 40.28% | 1,461.24% |
| 2021 | 2.58% | -96.08% |
| 2020 | 65.88% | -4.29% |
| 2019 | 68.83% | -22.09% |
| 2018 | 88.34% | 3.38% |
| 2017 | 85.45% | 8.76% |
| 2016 | 78.57% | 0.00% |
| 2015 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| 2014 | 0.00% | -100.00% |
| 2013 | 3.66% | -89.74% |
| 2012 | 35.67% | -43.96% |
| 2011 | 63.65% | 0.00% |
| 2010 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30.75% | -99.69% |
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| 52.04% | -99.47% |
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| 86.97% | -99.11% |
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| 7.84% | -99.92% |
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| 66.24% | -99.33% |
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about Burford Capital Limited's operating margin
What is Burford Capital Limited's operating margin?
Burford Capital Limited's operating margin is 98.26%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Burford Capital Limited's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Burford Capital Limited's operating margin was 24.73%, compared with 53.70% in 2024.
How has Burford Capital Limited's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Burford Capital Limited's operating margin was highest in 2023 (75.60%) and lowest in 2021 (2.58%).
How does Burford Capital Limited's operating margin compare with similar companies?
Burford Capital Limited's operating margin (98.26%) is higher than that of all 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Investor AB (publ), with 86.97%.