LIEN (Chicago Atlantic BDC) EPS (Basic): $1.50 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

What is Chicago Atlantic BDC EPS (Basic)?

Chicago Atlantic BDC LIEN +0.77% 55 EPS (Basic) is $1.50 as of Mar. 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.

Chicago Atlantic BDC's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.37. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.50.

Chicago Atlantic BDC's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.37. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.50.

Chicago Atlantic BDC's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.37. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.50.

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Chicago Atlantic BDC (NAS:LIEN) EPS (Basic) Explanation

EPS is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.

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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.

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Chicago Atlantic BDC EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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Chicago Atlantic BDC EPS (Basic) Chart

Chicago Atlantic BDC Annual Data

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Chicago Atlantic BDC Quarterly Data
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EPS (Basic)	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															0.33	0.38	0.39	0.36	0.37

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Chicago Atlantic BDC EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

Chicago Atlantic BDC's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Dec. 2025 )	=	(Net Income	-	Preferred Dividends)	/	Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
	=	(33.279	-	0)	/	22.820
	=	1.46

Chicago Atlantic BDC's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Mar. 2026 )	=	(Net Income	-	Preferred Dividends)	/	Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
	=	(8.535	-	0)	/	22.821
	=	0.37

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.50

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What does a EPS (Basic) of $1.50 mean?

Chicago Atlantic BDC (LIEN) has a EPS (Basic) of $1.50 as of Mar. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Chicago Atlantic BDC and its competitors.

Is Chicago Atlantic BDC's EPS (Basic) too high?

Chicago Atlantic BDC's current EPS (Basic) is $1.50. 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 EPS (Basic) compare to TPVG and MFM?

Chicago Atlantic BDC's EPS (Basic) of $1.50 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 EPS (Basic) for an Asset Management company?

A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) mean?

A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Chicago Atlantic BDC and its competitors. Chicago Atlantic BDC's current EPS (Basic) is $1.50. 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 EPS (Basic) is $1.50. 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 EPS (Basic) calculated?

EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chicago Atlantic BDC (LIEN), the current EPS (Basic) is $1.50 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 $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:

EPS (Basic): $1.50
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

Industry Financial Services Asset Management

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Address 600 Madison Avenue, Suite 1800, New York, NY, USA, 10022

Website https://www.chicagoatlanticbdc.com

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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