Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (LIEN) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. stock (LIEN) is currently trading at $9.69. Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. PE ratio is 6.62. Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 4.06. Analyst consensus price target for LIEN is $11.00. WallStSmart rates LIEN as Hold.
- LIEN PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- LIEN PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- LIEN intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- LIEN stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- LIEN fair value vs current price
- LIEN insider transactions and insider buying
- Is LIEN undervalued or overvalued?
- Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- LIEN Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- LIEN analyst price target and Smart Rating
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LIEN Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (LIEN)
LIEN trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $17.87, offering a 43% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (LIEN) · 9 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in operating margin, price/book, profit margin. Concerns around market cap and eps growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (LIEN) Key Strengths (3)
Keeps $61 of every $100 in revenue after operating costs
Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets
Keeps $61 of every $100 in revenue as net profit
Supporting Valuation Data
Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (LIEN) Areas to Watch (6)
Earnings barely growing at 3.40%
Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility
Premium valuation at 4.1x annual revenue
Moderate profitability with room for improvement
Solid revenue growth at 12.50% per year
Moderate institutional interest at 33.38%
Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (LIEN) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 57/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 10.0/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 4.3/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Operating Margin, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Valuation metrics including Price/Book (0.73) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Operating Margin at 61.40%, Profit Margin at 61.30%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Price/Sales. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (4.06) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 12.50%, EPS Growth at 3.40%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 11.00%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 11.00% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 12.50% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Operating Margin, Price/Book) and negatives (EPS Growth, Market Cap). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
LIEN Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
LIEN's Price-to-Sales ratio of 4.06x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 25.23x (0th percentile). The current valuation is 93% below its historical high of 55.26x set in Jan 2023, and 0% above its historical low of 4.06x in Mar 2026. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~14.5x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (LIEN) · FINANCIAL SERVICES › ASSET MANAGEMENT
The Big Picture
Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. is a mature, profitable business with steady cash generation. Revenue reached 54M with 13% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 61.3%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.
Key Findings
Profit margin of 61.3% and operating margin of 61.4% demonstrate strong pricing power and operational efficiency.
Generating 7M in free cash flow and 7M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Sector dynamics: monitor ASSET MANAGEMENT industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc..
Bottom Line
Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. is a well-established business delivering consistent profitability with 61.3% margins. The growth phase may be slowing, but strong cash generation and operational efficiency make it suitable for investors seeking reliability over excitement.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
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About Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc.(LIEN)
NASDAQ
FINANCIAL SERVICES
ASSET MANAGEMENT
USA
Silver Spike Investment Corp. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.