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BUR vs. BOY, TRST, BCG, DFS, and MCB

Should you buy Burford Capital stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Burford Capital with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Burford Capital include Bodycote (BOY), Trustpilot Group (TRST), Baltic Classifieds Group (BCG), DFS Furniture (DFS), and McBride (MCB).

How does Burford Capital compare to Bodycote?

Bodycote (LON:BOY) and Burford Capital (LON:BUR) are related small-cap companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, valuation, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends and institutional ownership.

Bodycote pays an annual dividend of GBX 23 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Burford Capital pays an annual dividend of GBX 12.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Bodycote pays out 74.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Burford Capital pays out -1.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Burford Capital is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

In the previous week, Bodycote had 10 more articles in the media than Burford Capital. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Bodycote and 1 mentions for Burford Capital. Bodycote's average media sentiment score of 0.41 beat Burford Capital's score of 0.00 indicating that Bodycote is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Bodycote
0 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Burford Capital
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Bodycote has a beta of 1.35, meaning that its share price is 35% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Burford Capital has a beta of 1.077, meaning that its share price is 8% more volatile than the broader market.

Bodycote currently has a consensus price target of GBX 842.50, indicating a potential upside of 11.37%. Burford Capital has a consensus price target of GBX 450, indicating a potential upside of 40.39%. Given Burford Capital's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Burford Capital is more favorable than Bodycote.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Bodycote
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Burford Capital
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Burford Capital has a net margin of 17.12% compared to Bodycote's net margin of 7.87%. Bodycote's return on equity of 9.30% beat Burford Capital's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Bodycote7.87% 9.30% 6.41%
Burford Capital 17.12%2.49%10.28%

63.9% of Bodycote shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 23.3% of Burford Capital shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.3% of Bodycote shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 7.1% of Burford Capital shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Burford Capital has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Bodycote. Burford Capital is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Bodycote, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Bodycote£739.30M1.74£59.25M£31.0024.40
Burford Capital-£1.54B-0.45£193.30M-£732.00N/A

Summary

Bodycote beats Burford Capital on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Burford Capital compare to Trustpilot Group?

Burford Capital (LON:BUR) and Trustpilot Group (LON:TRST) are related small-cap companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, dividends, earnings, media sentiment and valuation.

Burford Capital has a net margin of 17.12% compared to Trustpilot Group's net margin of 2.97%. Trustpilot Group's return on equity of 64.11% beat Burford Capital's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Burford Capital17.12% 2.49% 10.28%
Trustpilot Group 2.97%64.11%1.45%

Burford Capital presently has a consensus target price of GBX 450, suggesting a potential upside of 40.39%. Trustpilot Group has a consensus target price of GBX 351.25, suggesting a potential upside of 27.08%. Given Burford Capital's higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Burford Capital is more favorable than Trustpilot Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Burford Capital
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Trustpilot Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

In the previous week, Trustpilot Group had 1 more articles in the media than Burford Capital. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Trustpilot Group and 1 mentions for Burford Capital. Trustpilot Group's average media sentiment score of 1.14 beat Burford Capital's score of 0.00 indicating that Trustpilot Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Burford Capital
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Trustpilot Group
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

23.3% of Burford Capital shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 42.7% of Trustpilot Group shares are held by institutional investors. 7.1% of Burford Capital shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 13.5% of Trustpilot Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Burford Capital has a beta of 1.077, indicating that its share price is 8% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Trustpilot Group has a beta of 0.507, indicating that its share price is 49% less volatile than the broader market.

Burford Capital has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Trustpilot Group. Burford Capital is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Trustpilot Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Burford Capital-£1.54B-0.45£193.30M-£732.00N/A
Trustpilot Group£261.05M4.09£20.08M£1.80153.56

Summary

Trustpilot Group beats Burford Capital on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Burford Capital compare to Baltic Classifieds Group?

Baltic Classifieds Group (LON:BCG) and Burford Capital (LON:BUR) are related small-cap companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, valuation, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

Baltic Classifieds Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 3.89 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Burford Capital pays an annual dividend of GBX 12.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Baltic Classifieds Group pays out 36.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Burford Capital pays out -1.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Burford Capital is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Baltic Classifieds Group has a beta of 1.062, indicating that its stock price is 6% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Burford Capital has a beta of 1.077, indicating that its stock price is 8% more volatile than the broader market.

Baltic Classifieds Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 256.50, suggesting a potential upside of 20.42%. Burford Capital has a consensus target price of GBX 450, suggesting a potential upside of 40.39%. Given Burford Capital's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Burford Capital is more favorable than Baltic Classifieds Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Baltic Classifieds Group
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
Burford Capital
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

59.0% of Baltic Classifieds Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 23.3% of Burford Capital shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.7% of Baltic Classifieds Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 7.1% of Burford Capital shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Baltic Classifieds Group has a net margin of 57.81% compared to Burford Capital's net margin of 17.12%. Baltic Classifieds Group's return on equity of 15.59% beat Burford Capital's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Baltic Classifieds Group57.81% 15.59% 5.86%
Burford Capital 17.12%2.49%10.28%

In the previous week, Baltic Classifieds Group and Baltic Classifieds Group both had 1 articles in the media. Baltic Classifieds Group's average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat Burford Capital's score of 0.00 indicating that Baltic Classifieds Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Baltic Classifieds Group Positive
Burford Capital Neutral

Burford Capital has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Baltic Classifieds Group. Burford Capital is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Baltic Classifieds Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Baltic Classifieds Group£88.49M10.29£45.57M£10.7019.91
Burford Capital-£1.54B-0.45£193.30M-£732.00N/A

Summary

Baltic Classifieds Group beats Burford Capital on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Burford Capital compare to DFS Furniture?

DFS Furniture (LON:DFS) and Burford Capital (LON:BUR) are related small-cap companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation and profitability.

DFS Furniture currently has a consensus price target of GBX 208.33, suggesting a potential upside of 46.20%. Burford Capital has a consensus price target of GBX 450, suggesting a potential upside of 40.39%. Given DFS Furniture's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe DFS Furniture is more favorable than Burford Capital.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
DFS Furniture
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Burford Capital
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

In the previous week, DFS Furniture had 2 more articles in the media than Burford Capital. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for DFS Furniture and 1 mentions for Burford Capital. DFS Furniture's average media sentiment score of 0.40 beat Burford Capital's score of 0.00 indicating that DFS Furniture is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
DFS Furniture
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Burford Capital
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

DFS Furniture has a beta of 1.442, suggesting that its stock price is 44% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Burford Capital has a beta of 1.077, suggesting that its stock price is 8% more volatile than the broader market.

Burford Capital has lower revenue, but higher earnings than DFS Furniture. Burford Capital is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than DFS Furniture, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
DFS Furniture£1.07B0.31-£4.30M£15.009.50
Burford Capital-£1.54B-0.45£193.30M-£732.00N/A

Burford Capital has a net margin of 17.12% compared to DFS Furniture's net margin of 3.27%. DFS Furniture's return on equity of 13.23% beat Burford Capital's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
DFS Furniture3.27% 13.23% 3.00%
Burford Capital 17.12%2.49%10.28%

66.1% of DFS Furniture shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 23.3% of Burford Capital shares are owned by institutional investors. 38.9% of DFS Furniture shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 7.1% of Burford Capital shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

DFS Furniture beats Burford Capital on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Burford Capital compare to McBride?

McBride (LON:MCB) and Burford Capital (LON:BUR) are related small-cap companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, profitability, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings and risk.

Burford Capital has a net margin of 17.12% compared to McBride's net margin of 3.20%. McBride's return on equity of 30.98% beat Burford Capital's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
McBride3.20% 30.98% 8.54%
Burford Capital 17.12%2.49%10.28%

18.7% of McBride shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 23.3% of Burford Capital shares are held by institutional investors. 29.4% of McBride shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 7.1% of Burford Capital shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

McBride currently has a consensus price target of GBX 190, indicating a potential upside of 17.43%. Burford Capital has a consensus price target of GBX 450, indicating a potential upside of 40.39%. Given Burford Capital's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Burford Capital is more favorable than McBride.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
McBride
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Burford Capital
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

McBride pays an annual dividend of GBX 3 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Burford Capital pays an annual dividend of GBX 12.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. McBride pays out 17.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Burford Capital pays out -1.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Burford Capital is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

In the previous week, McBride had 5 more articles in the media than Burford Capital. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for McBride and 1 mentions for Burford Capital. McBride's average media sentiment score of 0.16 beat Burford Capital's score of 0.00 indicating that McBride is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
McBride
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Burford Capital
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Burford Capital has lower revenue, but higher earnings than McBride. Burford Capital is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than McBride, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
McBride£930.30M0.30£33.16M£16.909.57
Burford Capital-£1.54B-0.45£193.30M-£732.00N/A

McBride has a beta of 1.477, meaning that its share price is 48% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Burford Capital has a beta of 1.077, meaning that its share price is 8% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

McBride beats Burford Capital on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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BUR vs. The Competition

MetricBurford CapitalFinancial Services IndustryFinance SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£702.20M£27.26B£14.05B£2.85B
Dividend Yield2.98%5.79%5.95%6.16%
P/E Ratio-0.4420.0528.82368.19
Price / Sales-0.45392.38458.6083,637.41
Price / Cash3.2843.8729.9527.89
Price / Book0.223.213.747.12
Net Income£193.30M£1.09B£1.31B£5.89B
7 Day Performance-2.75%0.64%0.81%0.63%
1 Month Performance0.61%2.80%1.17%0.33%
1 Year Performance-66.44%-9.45%13.66%64.76%

Burford Capital Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
BUR
Burford Capital
2.1577 of 5 stars
GBX 320.54
+3.4%
GBX 450
+40.4%
-66.8%£702.20M-£1.54BN/A140
BOY
Bodycote
2.7364 of 5 stars
GBX 723.50
+4.9%
GBX 842.50
+16.4%
+16.8%£1.23B£739.30M23.344,833
TRST
Trustpilot Group
2.0682 of 5 stars
GBX 278.80
+0.6%
GBX 351.25
+26.0%
+10.4%£1.08B£261.05M154.89820
BCG
Baltic Classifieds Group
3.373 of 5 stars
GBX 209.60
+4.8%
GBX 225.25
+7.5%
-41.0%£896.35M£88.49M19.59130
DFS
DFS Furniture
3.7237 of 5 stars
GBX 144
flat
GBX 215
+49.3%
-10.1%£333.38M£1.07B9.6020,200

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