LCLN (Lincoln International) EV-to-EBIT: 28.75 (As of Aug. 24, 2026) — 69% Below Median

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What is Lincoln International EV-to-EBIT?

Lincoln International LCLN -1.18% 21 EV-to-EBIT is 28.75 as of Aug. 24, 2026, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 93.19. GuruFocus rates LCLN with a GF Score™ of 21/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 492 Capital Markets companies, Lincoln International ranks worse than 79.88% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Lincoln International's Enterprise Value is $818.6 Mil. Lincoln International's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $28.5 Mil. Therefore, Lincoln International's EV-to-EBIT for today is 28.75.

The historical rank and industry rank for Lincoln International's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

LCLN' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.76   Med: 93.19   Max: 100.02
Current: 28.75

During the past 5 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Lincoln International was 100.02. The lowest was 28.76. And the median was 93.19.

LCLN's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
79.88% of 492 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 9.695 vs LCLN: 28.75

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Lincoln International's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.0 Mil. Lincoln International's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $28.5 Mil. Lincoln International's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was %.


Lincoln International  (NYSE:LCLN) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Lincoln International's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Dec. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=28.472/0
= %

Lincoln International's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.0 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Lincoln International's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $28.5 Mil.

* 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.


Lincoln International EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Lincoln International EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lincoln International's EV-to-EBIT 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.

Lincoln International EV-to-EBIT Chart

Lincoln International Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Lincoln International Semi-Annual Data
Dec20 Dec21 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

LCLN vs TIGR, AXG, BTGO: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Lincoln International's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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.


Lincoln International EV-to-EBIT vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Lincoln International's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lincoln International's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Lincoln International EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Lincoln International's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=818.570/28.472
=28.75

Lincoln International's current Enterprise Value is $818.6 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Lincoln International's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $28.5 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 28.75 mean?
Lincoln International (LCLN) has a EV-to-EBIT of 28.75 as of Aug. 24, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Lincoln International and its competitors. This is 69% below median its historical median of 93.19. Over the past decade, Lincoln International's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 28.76 to 100.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Lincoln International ranks #393 out of 492 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 79.9%.
Is Lincoln International's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Lincoln International's current EV-to-EBIT of 28.75 is 69% below median its 10-year median of 93.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.76 to a high of 100.02. The Capital Markets industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.70. Lincoln International's value of 28.75 is 196.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lincoln International ranks #393 out of 492 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lincoln International has a GF Score™ of 21/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lincoln International's EV-to-EBIT compare to TIGR and AXG?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Lincoln International ranks #393 out of 492 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Lincoln International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.70. Lincoln International's value of 28.75 is 196.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Lincoln International's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 28.76 to 100.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 93.19 vs. the industry median of 9.70, Lincoln International has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for a Capital Markets company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Capital Markets companies is 9.70, based on 492 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lincoln International's current EV-to-EBIT of 28.75 is 196.5% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Lincoln International and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 9.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lincoln International's current EV-to-EBIT is 28.75, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 93.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lincoln International stock overvalued right now?
Lincoln International (LCLN) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 28.75. The current EV-to-EBIT is 28.75, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 93.19 and 196.5% above the Capital Markets industry median of 9.70. Lincoln International's overall GF Score™ is 21/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lincoln International (LCLN), the current EV-to-EBIT is 28.75 as of Aug. 24, 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.

Lincoln International Business Description

Address 110 North Wacker Drive, 51st Floor, Chicago, IL, USA, 60606
Lincoln International Inc is an independent investment banking advisory company focused on private capital markets. The company operates its business through its two operating segments: Investment Banking Advisory and Valuations and Opinions. The Investment Banking Advisory segment offers a range of services related to mergers and acquisitions, with key areas of focus including sell-side advisory, buy-side advisory, asset sales and divestitures, restructuring, primary and secondary capital raising, and merger-related engagements. The Valuations and Opinions segment provides valuation services to investment funds and financial institutions. The majority of revenue is derived from the Investment Banking Advisory segment. Geographically, the maximum revenue is derived from the Americas.
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