LIEN (Chicago Atlantic BDC) Cash per Share: $0.15 (As of Mar. 2026)

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LIEN Chicago Atlantic BDC Inc LIEN
38 GF Score
Price $9.60
GF Value $15.08
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Chicago Atlantic BDC Cash per Share?

Chicago Atlantic BDC LIEN -0.45% 38 Cash per Share is $0.15 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LIEN with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.08 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Cash per Share is calculated as Balance Sheet Cash And Cash Equivalents divided by Shares Outstanding (EOP). Chicago Atlantic BDC's Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.15.

Chicago Atlantic BDC  (NAS:LIEN) Cash per Share Explanation

Cash per Share represents the liquidity of a compant's assets. A high level of Cash per Share suggests that there's enough money on hand for a company to cover any emergencies and that the company has adequate money to reinvest its business or pay dividends to investors. However, if the ratio is too high, it can also suggeust the inefficiency of management for not making a full usage of the cash.

Chicago Atlantic BDC Cash per Share Related Terms

Chicago Atlantic BDC Cash per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chicago Atlantic BDC's Cash per Share 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 Cash per Share Chart

Chicago Atlantic BDC Annual Data
Trend Mar21 Mar22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash per Share
0.00 13.64 5.25 1.05 0.13

Chicago Atlantic BDC Quarterly Data
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Chicago Atlantic BDC Cash per Share Calculation

This is the ratio of a company's available cash, including easy to liquidate short-term investment, to its total number of shares outstanding. The result indicates the percentage of a company's share price that is available to spend on company's activities, such as strengthening the business, paying down the debt and making dividend payment to shareholders. It's a reliable indicator of a company's financial health.

Chicago Atlantic BDC's Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Cash per Share= Balance Sheet Cash And Cash Equivalents /Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=2.935/22.82
=0.13

Chicago Atlantic BDC's Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Cash per Share= Balance Sheet Cash And Cash Equivalents /Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=3.346/22.82
=0.15

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash per Share →
What does a Cash per Share of $0.15 mean?
Chicago Atlantic BDC (LIEN) has a Cash per Share of $0.15 as of Mar. 2026. Cash per share is the per-share value of a company's available cash. View historical data for Chicago Atlantic BDC and its competitors.
Is Chicago Atlantic BDC's Cash per Share too high?
Chicago Atlantic BDC's current Cash per Share is $0.15. Overall, Chicago Atlantic BDC has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chicago Atlantic BDC's Cash per Share compare to PNNT and NPV?
Chicago Atlantic BDC's Cash per Share of $0.15 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 Cash per Share for an Asset Management company?
A good Cash per Share depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Cash per Share 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 Cash per Share mean?
A high Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash per share is the per-share value of a company's available cash. View historical data for Chicago Atlantic BDC and its competitors. Chicago Atlantic BDC's current Cash per Share is $0.15. 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 Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.08, compared to a current price of $9.60 — trading 36.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash per Share is $0.15. Chicago Atlantic BDC's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash per Share calculated?
Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chicago Atlantic BDC (LIEN), the current Cash per Share is $0.15 as of Mar. 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 $9.60 is trading 36.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $15.08. GuruFocus considers Chicago Atlantic BDC to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LIEN:

  • Cash per Share: $0.15
  • GF Value™: $15.08 vs. price of $9.60 (36.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 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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