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Lichen InternationalLICN +2.56%62 EV-to-EBIT is 0.46 as of Aug. 29, 2026, which is 75% below its 10-year median of 1.82. GuruFocus rates LICN with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.34 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 857 Business Services companies, Lichen International ranks better than 96.03% on this metric.
Lichen International (NAS:LICN) 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.
Lichen International's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $19.68 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Lichen International's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-14.41 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.
Lichen International EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Lichen International EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lichen 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.
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Lichen 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.
Lichen International EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Lichen International's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lichen International's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Lichen International's current Enterprise Value is $-6.64 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Lichen International's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-14.41 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.
Lichen International (LICN) has a EV-to-EBIT of 0.46 as of Aug. 29, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Lichen International and its competitors. This is 75% below median its historical median of 1.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Lichen International ranks #34 out of 857 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 4%.
Is Lichen International's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Lichen International's current EV-to-EBIT of 0.46 is 75% below median its 10-year median of 1.82. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.94. Lichen International's value of 0.46 is 95.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lichen International ranks #34 out of 857 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lichen International has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lichen International's EV-to-EBIT compare to PMEC and SMX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Lichen International ranks #34 out of 857 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Lichen International in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.94. Lichen International's value of 0.46 is 95.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.82 vs. the industry median of 10.94, Lichen International has consistently been below 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 Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Business Services companies is 10.94, based on 857 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. Lichen International's current EV-to-EBIT of 0.46 is 95.8% below 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 Lichen International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lichen International's current EV-to-EBIT is 0.46, which is 75% below median its own 10-year median of 1.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lichen International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lichen International (LICN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.34, compared to a current price of $1.20 — trading 64.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 0.46, which is 75% below median its 10-year median of 1.82 and 95.8% below the Business Services industry median of 10.94. Lichen International's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Lichen International (LICN), the current EV-to-EBIT is 0.46 as of Aug. 29, 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 Lichen International (LICN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lichen International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.20 is trading 64.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.34.
GuruFocus considers Lichen International to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LICN:
EV-to-EBIT: 0.46 (75% below median its 10-year median of 1.82)
GF Value™: $3.34 vs. price of $1.20 (64.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 95.8% below the Business Services median (#34 of 857)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LICN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lichen International Ltd is a financial and taxation service provider in China. The company provides financial and taxation solution services; education support services; and software and maintenance services in the PRC under its Lichen brand. The financial and taxation solution services comprise financial and taxation related management consultation, internal control management consultation, annual or regular consultation, and internal training and general consultation. The education support services comprise the provision of marketing, operational, and technical support and the sales of teaching and learning materials. The software and maintenance services comprise the sales of financial and taxation analysis software and the sales of financial and taxation training software.
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