Lichen China Limited Class A Ordinary Shares (LICN)vsThomson Reuters Corporation Common Shares (TRI)
LICN
Lichen China Limited Class A Ordinary Shares
$1.04
-3.70%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $18.90M
TRI
Thomson Reuters Corporation Common Shares
$97.35
+1.71%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $45.78B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Thomson Reuters Corporation Common Shares generates 31844% more annual revenue ($7.83B vs $24.52M). TRI leads profitability with a 21.2% profit margin vs -89.6%. TRI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
LICN
Avoid29
out of 100
Grade: F
TRI
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LICN.
Margin of Safety
-47.1%
Fair Value
$60.64
Current Price
$97.35
$36.71 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 28.3%
Earnings expanding 47.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -39.8% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 56.1%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LICN
The strongest argument for LICN centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bull Case : TRI
The strongest argument for TRI centers on Profit Margin, Debt/Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.2% and operating margin at 28.3%.
Bear Case : LICN
The primary concerns for LICN are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : TRI
The primary concerns for TRI are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LICN profiles as a turnaround stock while TRI is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
TRI carries more volatility with a beta of 0.19 — expect wider price swings.
TRI is growing revenue faster at 9.5% — sustainability is the question.
TRI generates stronger free cash flow (722M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TRI scores higher overall (63/100 vs 29/100), backed by strong 21.2% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Lichen China Limited Class A Ordinary Shares
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY BUSINESS SERVICES · USA
Lichen China Limited, an investment holding company, provides financial and taxation, education support, and software and maintenance services in the People's Republic of China. The company is headquartered in Jinjiang, China.
Thomson Reuters Corporation Common Shares
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY BUSINESS SERVICES · USA
Thomson Reuters Corporation provides business information services in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific.
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