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Chicago Atlantic BDCLIEN -0.20%42 Equity-to-Asset is 0.88 as of Jun. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 0.94. GuruFocus rates LIEN with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.02 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,630 Asset Management companies, Chicago Atlantic BDC ranks better than 56.75% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Chicago Atlantic BDC's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $302.49 Mil. Chicago Atlantic BDC's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $343.96 Mil.
Therefore, Chicago Atlantic BDC's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.88.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chicago Atlantic BDC's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
LIEN'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.58 Med: 0.94 Max: 0.99
Current: 0.88
During the past 5 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Chicago Atlantic BDC was 0.99. The lowest was -0.58. And the median was 0.94.
LIEN's Equity-to-Asset is ranked better than 56.75% of 1630
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.83
vs LIEN: 0.88
Chicago Atlantic BDC (NAS:LIEN) Equity-to-Asset Explanation
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
Chicago Atlantic BDC Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Chicago Atlantic BDC Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chicago Atlantic BDC's Equity-to-Asset 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.
LIEN vs PNNT, NPV, TSI: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Chicago Atlantic BDC's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Chicago Atlantic BDC's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chicago Atlantic BDC's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
Chicago Atlantic BDC's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (LIEN) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.88 as of Jun. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Chicago Atlantic BDC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Chicago Atlantic BDC ranks #705 out of 1630 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 43.3%.
Is Chicago Atlantic BDC's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Chicago Atlantic BDC's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.88 is near median its 10-year median of 0.94. The Asset Management industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.83. Chicago Atlantic BDC's value of 0.88 is 6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chicago Atlantic BDC ranks #705 out of 1630 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chicago Atlantic BDC has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chicago Atlantic BDC's Equity-to-Asset compare to PNNT and NPV?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Chicago Atlantic BDC ranks #705 out of 1630 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This puts Chicago Atlantic BDC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.83. Chicago Atlantic BDC's value of 0.88 is 6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.94 vs. the industry median of 0.83, Chicago Atlantic BDC 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 Equity-to-Asset for an Asset Management company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Asset Management companies is 0.83, based on 1,630 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Chicago Atlantic BDC's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.88 is 6% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Chicago Atlantic BDC and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chicago Atlantic BDC's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.88, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.94. 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 $13.02, compared to a current price of $10.17 — trading 21.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.88, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.94 and 6% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.83. Chicago Atlantic BDC's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chicago Atlantic BDC (LIEN), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.88 as of Jun. 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 $10.17 is trading 21.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.02.
GuruFocus considers Chicago Atlantic BDC to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LIEN:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.88 (near median its 10-year median of 0.94)
GF Value™: $13.02 vs. price of $10.17 (21.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6% above the Asset Management median (#705 of 1630)
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 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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