LIEN (Chicago Atlantic BDC) Interest Expense: $-1.26 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


LIEN Chicago Atlantic BDC Inc LIEN
55 GF Score
Price $9.98
GF Value $14.11
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Chicago Atlantic BDC Interest Expense?

Chicago Atlantic BDC LIEN -0.40% 55 Interest Expense is $-1.26 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LIEN with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.11 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Chicago Atlantic BDC's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -0.78 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.26 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Chicago Atlantic BDC's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ Mil. Chicago Atlantic BDC's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ Mil. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Chicago Atlantic BDC Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chicago Atlantic BDC's Interest Expense 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.

Chicago Atlantic BDC Interest Expense Chart

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Chicago Atlantic BDC Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-1.26 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of $-1.26 Mil mean?
Chicago Atlantic BDC (LIEN) has a Interest Expense of $-1.26 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Chicago Atlantic BDC and its competitors.
Is Chicago Atlantic BDC's Interest Expense too high?
Chicago Atlantic BDC's current Interest Expense is $-1.26 Mil. 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 Interest Expense compare to SABA and SRV?
Chicago Atlantic BDC's Interest Expense of $-1.26 Mil can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for an Asset Management company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Chicago Atlantic BDC and its competitors. Chicago Atlantic BDC's current Interest Expense is $-1.26 Mil. 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 $14.11, compared to a current price of $9.98 — trading 29.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-1.26 Mil. 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 Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chicago Atlantic BDC (LIEN), the current Interest Expense is $-1.26 Mil 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 $9.98 is trading 29.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.11. GuruFocus considers Chicago Atlantic BDC to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LIEN:

  • Interest Expense: $-1.26 Mil
  • GF Value™: $14.11 vs. price of $9.98 (29.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 3 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges 48P:Germany
Address 600 Madison Avenue, Suite 1800, New York, NY, USA, 10022
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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