Lincoln InternationalLCLN -3.47%21 Gross Margin % is 33.29% as of Dec. 2025, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 65.04. GuruFocus rates LCLN with a GF Score™ of 21/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 616 Capital Markets companies, Lincoln International ranks worse than 61.53% on this metric.
LCLN's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 61.53% of 616
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 49.87
vs LCLN: 33.29
Lincoln International had a gross margin of 33.29% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Lincoln International was 0.00% per year.
Lincoln International (NYSE:LCLN) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Lincoln International had a gross margin of 33.29% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Lincoln International Gross Margin % Related Terms
Lincoln International Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lincoln International's Gross 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 Gross Margin % Chart
Lincoln International Annual Data
Trend
Dec20
Dec21
Dec23
Dec24
Dec25
Gross Margin %
57.56
65.04
70.37
69.81
33.29
Lincoln International Semi-Annual Data
Dec20
Dec21
Dec23
Dec24
Dec25
Gross Margin %
57.56
65.04
70.37
69.81
33.29
LCLN vs TIGR, ABTC, RHNO: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Lincoln International's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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 Gross Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Lincoln International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lincoln International's Gross 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Lincoln International (LCLN) has a Gross Margin % of 33.29% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Lincoln International and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 65.04. Over the past decade, Lincoln International's Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.29 to 70.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Lincoln International ranks #379 out of 616 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 61.5%.
Is Lincoln International's Gross Margin % too high?
Lincoln International's current Gross Margin % of 33.29% is 49% below median its 10-year median of 65.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.29 to a high of 70.37. The Capital Markets industry median Gross Margin % is 49.87. Lincoln International's value of 33.29% is 33.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lincoln International ranks #379 out of 616 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 Gross Margin % compare to TIGR and ABTC?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Lincoln International ranks #379 out of 616 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Lincoln International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 49.87. Lincoln International's value of 33.29% is 33.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Lincoln International's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.29 to 70.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 65.04 vs. the industry median of 49.87, Lincoln International has consistently been below 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 Gross Margin % for a Capital Markets company?
The median Gross Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 49.87, based on 616 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lincoln International's current Gross Margin % of 33.29% is 33.2% below 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Lincoln International and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Gross Margin % is 49.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lincoln International's current Gross Margin % is 33.29%, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 65.04. 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 Gross Margin % of 33.29%. The current Gross Margin % is 33.29%, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 65.04 and 33.2% below the Capital Markets industry median of 49.87. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lincoln International (LCLN), the current Gross Margin % is 33.29% 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 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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