Is Burford Capital Ltd (BUR) Halal?

NYSE Financial Services Guernsey $906M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
Burford Capital Ltd (BUR) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 due to its classification in the Asset Management industry, which is excluded under Shariah screening. Companies operating in prohibited sectors such as conventional banking, insurance, alcohol, tobacco, and gambling are automatically excluded regardless of their financial ratios.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI Excluded — Asset Management ✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM Excluded — Asset Management ✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI Excluded — Asset Management ✗ NOT HALAL
S&P Excluded — Asset Management ✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE Excluded — Asset Management ✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
14.8
Forward: 3.7
EPS
$0.28
Dividend Yield
302.0%
Payout: 44.6%
P/B Ratio
0.4
Revenue
$194M
Growth: -75.3%
Beta
1.0
Average volatility
Current Ratio
2.2

Profitability

Gross Margin 96.2%
Operating Margin -68.6%
Net Margin 16.3%
Return on Equity (ROE) 2.3%
Return on Assets (ROA) 2.0%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow-$29M
Free Cash Flow-$29M
Total Debt$2.1B
Debt-to-Equity68.5
Current Ratio2.2
Total Assets$6.6B

Price & Trading

Last Close$7.83
50-Day MA$8.82
200-Day MA$10.81
Avg Volume1.9M
Beta1.0
52-Week Range
$3.59
$15.10

About Burford Capital Ltd (BUR)

CEO
Mr. Christopher Peter Bogart J.D.
Employees
172
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management
Country
Guernsey
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$906M
Currency
USD

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Burford Capital Ltd (BUR) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Burford Capital Ltd is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.

What is Burford Capital Ltd's debt ratio?

Burford Capital Ltd's debt ratio is not available under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%.

What are Burford Capital Ltd's key financial metrics?

Burford Capital Ltd has a market capitalization of $906M, trailing P/E ratio of 14.8, and revenue of $194M. The company maintains a gross margin of 96.2% and a net margin of 16.3%. Return on equity stands at 2.3%.

How often is the screening data updated?

Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.

Disclaimer: HalalStockGuide.com provides Shariah compliance screening for educational and informational purposes only. This is not a fatwa, financial advice, or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Screening results are based on publicly available financial data and established methodologies. Always consult a qualified Islamic scholar and a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.