Chicago Atlantic BDCLIEN +0.19%55 Forward Dividend Yield % is 12.98% as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates LIEN with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.96 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,107 Asset Management companies, Chicago Atlantic BDC ranks better than 90.61% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-25), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Chicago Atlantic BDC is 12.98%.
As of today (2026-06-25), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Chicago Atlantic BDC is 12.98%.
LIEN's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 90.61% of 1107
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.19
vs LIEN: 12.98
During the past 12 months, Chicago Atlantic BDC's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.30% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
Chicago Atlantic BDC (NAS:LIEN) Forward Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Chicago Atlantic BDC Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
LIEN vs TPVG, MFM, SRV: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Chicago Atlantic BDC's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Chicago Atlantic BDC Forward Dividend Yield % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Chicago Atlantic BDC's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chicago Atlantic BDC's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Chicago Atlantic BDC Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Chicago Atlantic BDC Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.340000
2026-03-30
2026-03-30
2026-04-14
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.340000
2025-12-31
2025-12-31
2026-01-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.340000
2025-09-29
2025-09-29
2025-10-10
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.340000
2025-06-27
2025-06-27
2025-07-11
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Chicago Atlantic BDC's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 12.98% mean?
Chicago Atlantic BDC (LIEN) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 12.98% as of Jun. 25, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Chicago Atlantic BDC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Chicago Atlantic BDC ranks #104 out of 1107 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 9.4%.
Is Chicago Atlantic BDC's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Chicago Atlantic BDC's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 12.98%. The Asset Management industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 6.19. Chicago Atlantic BDC's value of 12.98% is 109.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chicago Atlantic BDC ranks #104 out of 1107 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chicago Atlantic BDC has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chicago Atlantic BDC's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to TPVG and MFM?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Chicago Atlantic BDC ranks #104 out of 1107 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places Chicago Atlantic BDC in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 6.19. Chicago Atlantic BDC's value of 12.98% is 109.7% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for an Asset Management company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Asset Management companies is 6.19, based on 1,107 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Chicago Atlantic BDC's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 12.98% is 109.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Chicago Atlantic BDC and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 6.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chicago Atlantic BDC's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 12.98%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chicago Atlantic BDC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chicago Atlantic BDC (LIEN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.96, compared to a current price of $10.48 — trading 25% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 12.98% and 109.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 6.19. Chicago Atlantic BDC's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chicago Atlantic BDC (LIEN), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 12.98% as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Chicago Atlantic BDC (LIEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chicago Atlantic BDC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.48 is trading 25% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.96.
GuruFocus considers Chicago Atlantic BDC to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LIEN:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 12.98%
GF Value™: $13.96 vs. price of $10.48 (25% below fair value)
Industry Position: 109.7% above the Asset Management median (#104 of 1107)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LIEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chicago Atlantic BDC Inc is a specialty finance company. The company is an externally managed, closed-end, non-diversified management investment company with an investment objective to maximize risk-adjusted returns on equity for its stockholders by investing in direct loans to privately held middle-market companies, with a focus on cannabis companies.
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