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CHICAGO ATLANTIC BDC INC (LIEN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:LIEN - US8281741020 - Common Stock

10.37 USD
+0.02 (+0.19%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, LIEN scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LIEN was compared to 235 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of LIEN get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. LIEN is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! These ratings would make LIEN suitable for value investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year LIEN was profitable.
LIEN had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
LIEN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLIEN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5M -5M 10M

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 10.09%, LIEN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.23% of the companies in the same industry.
LIEN has a Return On Equity of 10.90%. This is in the better half of the industry: LIEN outperforms 63.83% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of LIEN (8.32%) is better than 82.98% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.09%
ROE 10.9%
ROIC 8.32%
ROA(3y)3.58%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)3.7%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
LIEN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLIEN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50

1.3 Margins

LIEN has a Profit Margin of 62.61%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LIEN outperforms 94.47% of its industry peers.
LIEN has a Operating Margin of 62.72%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LIEN outperforms 95.74% of its industry peers.
LIEN's Gross Margin of 74.11% is amongst the best of the industry. LIEN outperforms 82.55% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 62.72%
PM (TTM) 62.61%
GM 74.11%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
LIEN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLIEN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -1K -2K -3K -4K -5K

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

LIEN has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
LIEN has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
LIEN Yearly Shares OutstandingLIEN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M
LIEN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLIEN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 6.33 indicates that LIEN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 6.33, LIEN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.64% of the companies in the same industry.
LIEN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.04. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
LIEN has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.04. This is amongst the best in the industry. LIEN outperforms 83.83% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.04
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 6.33
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
LIEN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLIEN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.19 indicates that LIEN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
LIEN has a Current ratio of 1.19. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LIEN outperforms 55.74% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.19 indicates that LIEN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
LIEN has a Quick ratio of 1.19. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LIEN outperforms 56.60% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.19
Quick Ratio 1.19
LIEN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLIEN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 117.11% over the past year.
LIEN shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 315.72%.
EPS 1Y (TTM)117.11%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%8500%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)315.72%
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%374.66%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 40.11% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 73.99% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y92.11%
EPS Next 2Y40.11%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year169.66%
Revenue Next 2Y73.99%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

LIEN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLIEN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 20M 40M 60M
LIEN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLIEN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

LIEN is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.15.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LIEN indicates a rather cheap valuation: LIEN is cheaper than 86.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.19, LIEN is valued rather cheaply.
LIEN is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.81.
90.21% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LIEN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
LIEN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.88.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.15
Fwd PE 6.81
LIEN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLIEN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
LIEN Per share dataLIEN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

LIEN's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
LIEN's earnings are expected to grow with 40.11% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.08
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y40.11%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 13.14%, LIEN is a good candidate for dividend investing.
LIEN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.27. LIEN pays more dividend than 82.98% of the companies in the same industry.
LIEN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.90.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 13.14%

5.2 History

LIEN has been paying a dividend for less than 5 years, so it still needs to build a track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
LIEN Yearly Dividends per shareLIEN Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

70.51% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LIEN. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP70.51%
EPS Next 2Y40.11%
EPS Next 3YN/A
LIEN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendLIEN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5M -5M 10M
LIEN Dividend Payout.LIEN Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.LIEN Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CHICAGO ATLANTIC BDC INC

NASDAQ:LIEN (1/9/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

10.37

+0.02 (+0.19%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)11-13 2025-11-13/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-30 2026-03-30/amc
Inst Owners30.24%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.35%
Ins Owner Change0.01%
Market Cap236.64M
Revenue(TTM)52.72M
Net Income(TTM)33.01M
Analysts80
Price Target11.22 (8.2%)
Short Float %0.03%
Short Ratio0.22
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 13.14%
Yearly Dividend0.86
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP70.51%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)5.72%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.89%
Max EPS beat(2)18.32%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)9.32%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.89%
Max EPS beat(4)18.32%
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.81%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.98%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.61%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.82%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.98%
Max Revenue beat(4)12.73%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)17.13%
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-9.39%
PT rev (3m)-9.39%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.99%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.48%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-7.07%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.49%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.15
Fwd PE 6.81
P/S 4.49
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.78
P/tB 0.78
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)1.45
EY13.98%
EPS(NY)1.52
Fwd EY14.68%
FCF(TTM)-0.62
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.62
OCFYN/A
SpS2.31
BVpS13.27
TBVpS13.27
PEG (NY)0.08
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number20.81
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.09%
ROE 10.9%
ROCE 10.53%
ROIC 8.32%
ROICexc 8.61%
ROICexgc 8.61%
OM 62.72%
PM (TTM) 62.61%
GM 74.11%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)3.58%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)3.7%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.16
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.04
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.19
Quick Ratio 1.19
Altman-Z 6.33
F-Score3
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)117.11%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%8500%
EPS Next Y92.11%
EPS Next 2Y40.11%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)315.72%
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%374.66%
Revenue Next Year169.66%
Revenue Next 2Y73.99%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y268.14%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y48.6%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y48.6%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

CHICAGO ATLANTIC BDC INC / LIEN FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CHICAGO ATLANTIC BDC INC (LIEN) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to LIEN.


What is the valuation status for LIEN stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to CHICAGO ATLANTIC BDC INC (LIEN). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for CHICAGO ATLANTIC BDC INC?

CHICAGO ATLANTIC BDC INC (LIEN) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of CHICAGO ATLANTIC BDC INC (LIEN) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CHICAGO ATLANTIC BDC INC (LIEN) is 7.15 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.78.


What is the financial health of CHICAGO ATLANTIC BDC INC (LIEN) stock?

The financial health rating of CHICAGO ATLANTIC BDC INC (LIEN) is 5 / 10.