Is Lincoln International, Inc. (LCLN) Overvalued?
We dive into why Lincoln International, Inc. (LCLN) could be considered overvalued on 2026-08-07, based on AAII’s Value Score and Grade.Rosalio Madrigal
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COMPANY SUMMARY
Lincoln International, Inc. operates as an independent investment banking advisory firm in the United States, Europe, and Asia. It operates through two segments: Investment Banking Advisory and Valuations and Opinions. The investment Banking Advisory segment offers capital advisory, such as debt advisory, special situations and restructuring, and growth/minority equity; private funds advisory which includes structured / continuation vehicles, single asset vehicles, primary funds, and co-investment vehicles. Its Valuations and Opinions segment provides portfolio valuations, transaction opinions and board advisory, disputes advisory services to alternative asset managers includes private equity firms, private credit firms, mutual funds, insurance companies, banks, infrastructure firms, hedge funds, and institutional investors. In addition, the company offers financial advice to general partners, boards of directors, special committees, investors, trustees, and other corporate decision-makers at both public and private companies; other services, such as strategic consulting, an executive peer exchange called Connect, which fosters connection and mentorship among leaders within the insurance and wealth sectors, and an agency member network; and FirstChoice, which provides members direct insurance carrier access, strategic business planning, advanced technology services, and education platform. It serves Business Services, Consumer, Financial services, Healthcare, Industrials, and Technology sectors. The company was founded in 1996 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.
Commentary & Analysis
Why Lincoln International, Inc.’s (LCLN) Stock Is Up 5.47%
As of Friday, August 07, Lincoln International, Inc.’s LCLN share price has surged by 5.47%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to sell.Cynthia McLaughlin
Why Lincoln International, Inc.’s (LCLN) Stock Is Up 10.16%
As of Thursday, August 06, Lincoln International, Inc.’s LCLN share price has surged by 10.16%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to sell.Rosalio Madrigal
Why Lincoln International, Inc.’s (LCLN) Stock Is Up 11.03%
As of Thursday, August 06, Lincoln International, Inc.’s LCLN share price has surged by 11.03%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to sell.Tudor Pop
Why Lincoln International, Inc.’s (LCLN) Stock Is Down 5.57%
As of Thursday, July 30, Lincoln International, Inc.’s LCLN share price has dipped by 5.57%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to buy.Michael Rose
Financial Summary
| Share Statistics | LCLN | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Market Cap (Mil) | $829.7 | $3,012.5 | 42% |
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| Shares Out (Mil) | 40.0 | 79.0 | 42% |
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| Institutional Ownership | 79.7% | 77.5% | 48% |
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| Float (Mil) | 28.1 | 74.0 | 35% |
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| Beta | na | 0.94 | na |
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| Avg Daily Volume (000s) | 342 | 425 | 52% |
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| Price Change (52-week) |
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| Growth | LCLN | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Sales (5yr) | na | 8.4% | na |
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| Net Income (5yr) | na | 8.9% | na |
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| EPS (5yr) | na | 9.3% | na |
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| Dividends (5yr) | na | 1.1% | 0% |
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| Cash Flow (5yr) | na | 0.5% | na |
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| Estimates | Qtrly | Current Fiscal Year |
Next Fiscal Year |
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| # of Estimates | 7 | 7 | 7 | |
| Current EPS | $0.271 | $1.357 | $1.737 | |
| Month Ago EPS | $0.268 | $1.220 | $1.711 | |
| # Rev Up | na | na | na | |
| # Rev Down | na | na | na | |
| Three Months Ago EPS | na | na | na | |
| Year/Year Chg | 2,610% | na | na | |
| Financials | LCLN | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Sales (TTM) (Mil) | $874 | $873 | 49% |
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| Net Income (TTM) (Mil) | $156 | $102 | 65% |
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| EPS (TTM) | $4.481 | $0.900 | 85% |
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| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) (Mil) | $240 | $72 | 61% |
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| Net Cash Flow (TTM) (Mil) | ($90) | $15 | 15% |
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| Long-Term Debt (Q1) (Mil) | $229 | $163 | 51% |
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| Enterprise Value (Q1) (Mil) | na | $1,406 | na |
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| Valuation | LCLN | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| P/B | 6.17 | 2.71 | 82% |
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| P/E | 5.3 | 19.7 | 5% |
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| Dividend Yield | 1.2% | 0.9% | 69% |
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| PEG (5yr hist) | na | 1.4 | na |
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| Ratios | LCLN | Industry Median |
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| Gross Margin | 94.1% | 74.7% | 95% |
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| Net Margin | 17.9% | 15.8% | 76% |
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| ROA | 31.3% | 1.8% | 98% |
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| ROE | 232.1% | 13.0% | 98% |
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| Liabilities to Assets | 56.2% | 59.0% | 49% |
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| F-Score | 3 | 5 | na |
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Passing Stock Screens
As of 8/21/2026, from a list of 60 stock screening strategies,
FACTOR STRATEGY
Fundamental Rule of Thumb Screen
Factors: Value
An old value screen combining the P/E ratio, dividend yield, and an adjusted return on equity that's still applicable in today's market.
| Performance Since Inception: | 6.6% |
| +/- S&P 500: | -0.9 |
FACTOR STRATEGY
Insider Net Purchases Screen
Factors: Other
A stock screen designed to find small-cap companies that have more stock purchased than sold by insiders.
| Performance Since Inception: | -2.4% |
| +/- S&P 500: | -9.9 |
