LIEN (Chicago Atlantic BDC) Beta: -0.1413 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


LIEN Chicago Atlantic BDC Inc LIEN
55 GF Score
Price $10.46
GF Value $13.96
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Chicago Atlantic BDC Beta?

Chicago Atlantic BDC LIEN +0.77% 55 Beta is -0.1413 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.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-25), Chicago Atlantic BDC's Beta is -0.1413.


Chicago Atlantic BDC  (NAS:LIEN) Beta Explanation

Beta is a measure of the volatility, or systematic risk, of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole. We usually compare beta to 1. A beta of 1 indicates that the security's price will move with the market. A beta of less than 1 means that the security will be less volatile than the market. A beta of greater than 1 indicates that the security's price will be more volatile than the market.

Beta is primarily used in the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) to calculate the Cost of Equity, which can be used in the calculation of WACC %. The formula of Cost of Equity is:
Cost of Equity = Risk-Free Rate of Return + Beta of Asset * (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return)


Chicago Atlantic BDC Beta Related Terms


Chicago Atlantic BDC Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chicago Atlantic BDC's Beta can be seen below:

* 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.

Chicago Atlantic BDC Beta Chart

Chicago Atlantic BDC Annual Data
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Chicago Atlantic BDC Quarterly Data
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LIEN vs TPVG, MFM, SRV: Beta Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Chicago Atlantic BDC's Beta, along with its competitors' market caps and Beta 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 Beta vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Chicago Atlantic BDC's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chicago Atlantic BDC's Beta falls into.


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Chicago Atlantic BDC Beta Calculation

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. A stock's beta can be calculated by dividing the product of the covariance of the individual stock's returns and the market's returns by the variance of the market's returns over a specified period. Basically, GuruFocus uses the returns calculated over three-year period.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beta →
What does a Beta of -0.1413 mean?
Chicago Atlantic BDC (LIEN) has a Beta of -0.1413 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Chicago Atlantic BDC and its competitors.
Is Chicago Atlantic BDC's Beta too high?
Chicago Atlantic BDC's current Beta is -0.1413. 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 Beta compare to TPVG and MFM?
Chicago Atlantic BDC's Beta of -0.1413 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beta for an Asset Management company?
A good Beta depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Beta should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beta mean?
A high Beta can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Chicago Atlantic BDC and its competitors. Chicago Atlantic BDC's current Beta is -0.1413. 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 $10.46 — trading 25.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is -0.1413. 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 Beta calculated?
Beta is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chicago Atlantic BDC (LIEN), the current Beta is -0.1413 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 $10.46 is trading 25.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.96. GuruFocus considers Chicago Atlantic BDC to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LIEN:

  • Beta: -0.1413
  • GF Value™: $13.96 vs. price of $10.46 (25.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 3 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges 48P:Germany
Address 600 Madison Avenue, Suite 1800, New York, NY, USA, 10022
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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