EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Lichen International's Enterprise Value is $1.09 Mil.
Lichen International's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-17.85 Mil. Therefore, Lichen International's EV-to-FCF for today is -0.06.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lichen International's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
LICN'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.3 Med: 1.65 Max: 11.15
Current: -0.06
During the past 6 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Lichen International was 11.15. The lowest was -3.30. And the median was 1.65.
LICN's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 719
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 12.41
vs LICN: -0.06
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Lichen International (NAS:LICN) EV-to-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Lichen International's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Lichen International's share price for today is $1.67.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Lichen International's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-33.232.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Lichen International EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Lichen International EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lichen International's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Lichen International's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lichen International's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Lichen International's current Enterprise Value is $1.09 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Lichen International's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-17.85 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-FCF of -0.06 as of Jun. 26, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Lichen International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lichen International ranks #999999 out of 719 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is Lichen International's EV-to-FCF too high?
Lichen International's current EV-to-FCF is -0.06. Based on the distribution chart, Lichen International ranks #999999 out of 719 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lichen International has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lichen International's EV-to-FCF compare to SST and PMEC?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Lichen International ranks #999999 out of 719 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Lichen International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 12.41. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Business Services companies is 12.41, based on 719 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF 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 EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Lichen International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 12.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lichen International's current EV-to-FCF is -0.06. 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 $3.45, compared to a current price of $1.67 — trading 51.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -0.06. Lichen International's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lichen International (LICN), the current EV-to-FCF is -0.06 as of Jun. 26, 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 $1.67 is trading 51.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.45.
GuruFocus considers Lichen International to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LICN:
EV-to-FCF: -0.06
GF Value™: $3.45 vs. price of $1.67 (51.6% below fair value)
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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