The historical rank and industry rank for Chicago Atlantic BDC's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LIEN'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5090 Med: -39.28 Max: 57.32
Current: -80.71
During the past 5 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Chicago Atlantic BDC was 57.32%. The lowest was -5090.00%. And the median was -39.28%.
LIEN's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than 83.62% of 1465
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 14.69
vs LIEN: -80.71
Chicago Atlantic BDC FCF Margin % Related Terms
Chicago Atlantic BDC FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chicago Atlantic BDC'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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Chicago Atlantic BDC'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.
Chicago Atlantic BDC FCF Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Chicago Atlantic BDC's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chicago Atlantic BDC's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 FCF Margin % of -195.21% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Chicago Atlantic BDC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Chicago Atlantic BDC ranks #1225 out of 1465 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 83.6%.
Is Chicago Atlantic BDC's FCF Margin % too high?
Chicago Atlantic BDC's current FCF Margin % is -195.21%. Based on the distribution chart, Chicago Atlantic BDC ranks #1225 out of 1465 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 FCF Margin % compare to TPVG and MFM?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Chicago Atlantic BDC ranks #1225 out of 1465 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Chicago Atlantic BDC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 14.69. 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 an Asset Management company?
The median FCF Margin % among Asset Management companies is 14.69, based on 1,465 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. 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 Chicago Atlantic BDC and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median FCF Margin % is 14.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chicago Atlantic BDC's current FCF Margin % is -195.21%. 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 FCF Margin % is -195.21%. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chicago Atlantic BDC (LIEN), the current FCF Margin % is -195.21% 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:
FCF Margin %: -195.21%
GF Value™: $13.96 vs. price of $10.46 (25.1% below fair value)
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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