LCLN (Lincoln International) FCF Margin %: 25.10% (As of Dec. 2025) — 23% Below Median


LCLN Lincoln International Inc LCLN
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What is Lincoln International FCF Margin %?

Lincoln International LCLN -0.51% 21 FCF Margin % is 25.10% as of Dec. 2025, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 32.44. GuruFocus rates LCLN with a GF Score™ of 21/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 770 Capital Markets companies, Lincoln International ranks better than 69.61% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Lincoln International's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $214.4 Mil. Lincoln International's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $854.2 Mil. Therefore, Lincoln International's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 25.10%.

As of today, Lincoln International's current FCF Yield % is 28.63%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Lincoln International's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

LCLN' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.32   Med: 32.44   Max: 55.86
Current: 25.1


During the past 5 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Lincoln International was 55.86%. The lowest was 24.32%. And the median was 32.44%.

LCLN's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
69.61% of 770 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 1.155 vs LCLN: 25.10


Lincoln International FCF Margin % Related Terms


Lincoln International FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lincoln International's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % Chart

Lincoln International Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
40.75 55.86 32.44 24.32 25.10

Lincoln International Semi-Annual Data
Dec20 Dec21 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin % 40.75 55.86 32.44 24.32 25.10

LCLN vs TIGR, ABTC, RHNO: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Lincoln International's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Lincoln International's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lincoln International's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Lincoln International FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Lincoln International's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=214.437/854.161
=25.10 %

Lincoln International's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=214.437/854.161
=25.10 %

* 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 FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of 25.10% mean?
Lincoln International (LCLN) has a FCF Margin % of 25.10% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Lincoln International and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 32.44. Over the past decade, Lincoln International's FCF Margin % has ranged from 24.32 to 55.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Lincoln International ranks #234 out of 770 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 30.4%.
Is Lincoln International's FCF Margin % too high?
Lincoln International's current FCF Margin % of 25.10% is 23% below median its 10-year median of 32.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.32 to a high of 55.86. The Capital Markets industry median FCF Margin % is 1.16. Lincoln International's value of 25.10% is 2073.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lincoln International ranks #234 out of 770 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 FCF Margin % compare to TIGR and ABTC?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Lincoln International ranks #234 out of 770 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Lincoln International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.16. Lincoln International's value of 25.10% is 2073.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Lincoln International's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 24.32 to 55.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.44 vs. the industry median of 1.16, 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 FCF Margin % for a Capital Markets company?
The median FCF Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 1.16, based on 770 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lincoln International's current FCF Margin % of 25.10% is 2073.2% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Lincoln International and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lincoln International's current FCF Margin % is 25.10%, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 32.44. 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 FCF Margin % of 25.10%. The current FCF Margin % is 25.10%, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 32.44 and 2073.2% above the Capital Markets industry median of 1.16. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lincoln International (LCLN), the current FCF Margin % is 25.10% as of Dec. 2025. 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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