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Burford Capital vs Consumer Portfolio Services: BUR and CPSS compared
Burford Capital is the larger company: $147M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $132M for Consumer Portfolio Services (Q3 2026). Burford Capital is growing faster (+110% against +22% a year earlier). Burford Capital is more profitable, with an operating margin of 66.6% against 7.6%.
Where the money goes: BUR and CPSS
Burford Capital (BUR) · Q3 2026
Burford Capital, Q3 2026: revenue $147M (+110% year over year), operating margin 66.6%, net earnings $23.4M, operating cash flow −$127M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Consumer Portfolio Services (CPSS) · Q3 2026
Consumer Portfolio Services, Q3 2026: revenue $132M (+22% year over year), operating margin 7.6%, net earnings $7.0M, operating cash flow $94.6M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Burford Capital (BUR) | Consumer Portfolio Services (CPSS) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $147M | $132M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +110% | +22% |
| Operating margin | 66.6% | 7.6% |
| Net earnings | $23.4M | $7.0M |
| Net margin | 15.9% | 5.3% |
| Operating cash flow | −$127M | $94.6M |
| Free cash flow | — | $94.2M |
| Market value | — | $219M |
| P/E | — | 9.2× |
Questions
Which is bigger, Burford Capital or Consumer Portfolio Services?
Burford Capital is the larger company: $147M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $132M for Consumer Portfolio Services (Q3 2026).
Is Burford Capital or Consumer Portfolio Services growing faster?
Burford Capital is growing faster (+110% against +22% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Burford Capital or Consumer Portfolio Services?
Burford Capital is more profitable, with an operating margin of 66.6% against 7.6%.
More: Burford Capital earnings · how Burford Capital makes money · Consumer Portfolio Services earnings · how Consumer Portfolio Services makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 30, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.