LIEN Fundamental Analysis - CHICAGO ATLANTIC BDC INC

Fundamental Rating

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to LIEN. LIEN was compared to 232 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. LIEN is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. LIEN has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.

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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.

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.33%, LIEN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.55% of the companies in the same industry.

With a Return On Equity value of 5.55%, LIEN is not doing good in the industry: 60.78% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.

LIEN's Return On Invested Capital of 5.35% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LIEN outperforms 64.66% of its industry peers.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
ROA	5.33%
ROE	5.55%
ROIC	5.35%

ROA(3y)3.58%

ROA(5y)N/A

ROE(3y)3.7%

ROE(5y)N/A

ROIC(3y)N/A

ROIC(5y)N/A

1.3 Margins

LIEN has a Profit Margin of 54.23%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LIEN outperforms 94.40% of its industry peers.

LIEN's Operating Margin of 66.22% is amongst the best of the industry. LIEN outperforms 98.71% of its industry peers.

LIEN has a Gross Margin of 77.36%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LIEN outperforms 81.90% of its industry peers.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
OM	66.22%
PM (TTM)	54.23%
GM	77.36%

OM growth 3YN/A

OM growth 5YN/A

PM growth 3YN/A

PM growth 5YN/A

GM growth 3YN/A

GM growth 5YN/A

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ROA

ROE

ROIC

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

Compared to 1 year ago, LIEN has more shares outstanding

There is no outstanding debt for LIEN. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.

2.2 Solvency

LIEN has an Altman-Z score of 11.51. This indicates that LIEN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.

LIEN has a Altman-Z score of 11.51. This is amongst the best in the industry. LIEN outperforms 94.40% of its industry peers.

There is no outstanding debt for LIEN. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Debt/Equity	0
Debt/FCF	N/A
Altman-Z	11.51

ROIC/WACCN/A

WACCN/A

2.3 Liquidity

LIEN has a Current Ratio of 1.96. This is a normal value and indicates that LIEN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.

LIEN has a better Current ratio (1.96) than 67.24% of its industry peers.

A Quick Ratio of 1.96 indicates that LIEN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.

With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.96, LIEN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.67% of the companies in the same industry.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Current Ratio	1.96
Quick Ratio	1.96

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for LIEN have decreased by -1.65% in the last year.

LIEN shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 152.04%.

EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.65%

EPS 3YN/A

EPS 5YN/A

EPS Q2Q%3.03%

Revenue 1Y (TTM)152.04%

Revenue growth 3YN/A

Revenue growth 5YN/A

Sales Q2Q%331.95%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, LIEN will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 31.71% on average per year.

Based on estimates for the next years, LIEN will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 61.08% on average per year.

EPS Next Y68.29%

EPS Next 2Y31.71%

EPS Next 3YN/A

EPS Next 5YN/A

Revenue Next Year145.55%

Revenue Next 2Y61.08%

Revenue Next 3YN/A

Revenue Next 5YN/A

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.95, the valuation of LIEN can be described as very reasonable.

64.66% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LIEN, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.

Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.46, LIEN is valued rather cheaply.

Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.73, the valuation of LIEN can be described as very cheap.

88.79% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LIEN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.

When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LIEN to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.30), we can say LIEN is valued rather cheaply.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
PE	11.95
Fwd PE	7.73

4.2 Price Multiples

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
P/FCF	N/A
EV/EBITDA	N/A

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 31.71% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.

PEG (NY)0.18

PEG (5Y)N/A

EPS Next 2Y31.71%

EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

LIEN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 12.44%, which is a nice return.

Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.15, LIEN pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.

LIEN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Dividend Yield	12.44%

5.2 History

LIEN has paid a dividend for less than 5 years, so there is no long track record yet.

Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A

Div Incr Years0

Div Non Decr Years0

5.3 Sustainability

65.00% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LIEN. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.

DP65%

EPS Next 2Y31.71%

EPS Next 3YN/A

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CHICAGO ATLANTIC BDC INC

NASDAQ:LIEN (6/3/2025, 4:30:02 PM)

10.4

+0.06 (+0.58%)

Chartmill FA Rating

GICS SectorFinancials

GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services

GICS IndustryCapital Markets

Earnings (Last)05-14 2025-05-14/bmo

Earnings (Next)08-06 2025-08-06/amc

Inst Owners23.3%

Inst Owner ChangeN/A

Ins Owners0.3%

Ins Owner Change0.04%

Market Cap237.33M

Analysts43.33

Price Target12.38 (19.04%)

Short Float %0.05%

Short Ratio0.44

Dividend

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Dividend Yield	12.44%

Yearly Dividend0.86

Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A

DP65%

Div Incr Years0

Div Non Decr Years0

Ex-Date03-28 2025-03-28 (0.34)

Surprises & Revisions

EPS beat(2)2

Avg EPS beat(2)12.93%

Min EPS beat(2)7.53%

Max EPS beat(2)18.32%

EPS beat(4)N/A

Avg EPS beat(4)N/A

Min EPS beat(4)N/A

Max EPS beat(4)N/A

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)2

Avg Revenue beat(2)6.83%

Min Revenue beat(2)0.94%

Max Revenue beat(2)12.73%

Revenue beat(4)4

Avg Revenue beat(4)28.82%

Min Revenue beat(4)0.94%

Max Revenue beat(4)53.37%

Revenue beat(8)8

Avg Revenue beat(8)18.11%

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)0%

PT rev (3m)-8.58%

EPS NQ rev (1m)27.86%

EPS NQ rev (3m)27.86%

EPS NY rev (1m)15.23%

EPS NY rev (3m)15.23%

Revenue NQ rev (1m)25.88%

Revenue NQ rev (3m)25.88%

Revenue NY rev (1m)14.78%

Revenue NY rev (3m)14.78%

Valuation

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
PE	11.95
Fwd PE	7.73
P/S	7.7
P/FCF	N/A
P/OCF	N/A
P/B	0.79
P/tB	0.79
EV/EBITDA	N/A

EPS(TTM)0.87

EY8.37%

EPS(NY)1.34

Fwd EY12.93%

FCF(TTM)-0.63

FCFYN/A

OCF(TTM)-0.63

OCFYN/A

SpS1.35

BVpS13.19

TBVpS13.19

PEG (NY)0.18

PEG (5Y)N/A

Profitability

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
ROA	5.33%
ROE	5.55%
ROCE	6.78%
ROIC	5.35%
ROICexc	5.63%
ROICexgc	5.63%
OM	66.22%
PM (TTM)	54.23%
GM	77.36%
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

ROICexcg growth 3YN/A

ROICexcg 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-Score2

Asset Turnover0.1

Health

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Debt/Equity	0
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	1.96
Quick Ratio	1.96
Altman-Z	11.51

F-Score2

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)-1.65%

EPS 3YN/A

EPS 5YN/A

EPS Q2Q%3.03%

EPS Next Y68.29%

EPS Next 2Y31.71%

EPS Next 3YN/A

EPS Next 5YN/A

Revenue 1Y (TTM)152.04%

Revenue growth 3YN/A

Revenue growth 5YN/A

Sales Q2Q%331.95%

Revenue Next Year145.55%

Revenue Next 2Y61.08%

Revenue Next 3YN/A

Revenue Next 5YN/A

EBIT growth 1Y155.31%

EBIT growth 3YN/A

EBIT growth 5YN/A

EBIT Next YearN/A

EBIT Next 3YN/A

EBIT Next 5YN/A

FCF growth 1Y-187.57%

FCF growth 3YN/A

FCF growth 5YN/A

OCF growth 1Y-187.57%

OCF growth 3YN/A

OCF growth 5YN/A

CHICAGO ATLANTIC BDC INC (LIEN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

1.2 Ratios

1.3 Margins

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

2.2 Solvency

2.3 Liquidity

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

3.2 Future

3.3 Evolution

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

4.2 Price Multiples

4.3 Compensation for Growth

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

5.2 History

5.3 Sustainability

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