Lincoln InternationalLCLN -3.47%21 Forward PE Ratio is 17.84 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates LCLN with a GF Score™ of 21/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 221 Capital Markets companies, Lincoln International ranks worse than 57.47% on this metric.
Lincoln International (NYSE:LCLN) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
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Lincoln International Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lincoln International's Forward PE Ratio 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.
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LCLN vs TIGR, ABTC, RHNO: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Lincoln International's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Lincoln International's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lincoln International's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Lincoln International Forward PE Ratio Calculation
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Lincoln International (LCLN) has a Forward PE Ratio of 17.84 as of Jul. 09, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Lincoln International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lincoln International ranks #127 out of 221 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 57.5%.
Is Lincoln International's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Lincoln International's current Forward PE Ratio is 17.84. The Capital Markets industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.53. Lincoln International's value of 17.84 is 7.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lincoln International ranks #127 out of 221 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below 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 Forward PE Ratio compare to TIGR and ABTC?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Lincoln International ranks #127 out of 221 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Lincoln International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.53. Lincoln International's value of 17.84 is 7.9% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Capital Markets company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 16.53, based on 221 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lincoln International's current Forward PE Ratio of 17.84 is 7.9% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Lincoln International and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 16.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lincoln International's current Forward PE Ratio is 17.84. 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 Forward PE Ratio of 17.84. The current Forward PE Ratio is 17.84 and 7.9% above the Capital Markets industry median of 16.53. 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 Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lincoln International (LCLN), the current Forward PE Ratio is 17.84 as of Jul. 09, 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.
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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