LIEN (Chicago Atlantic BDC) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


LIEN Chicago Atlantic BDC Inc LIEN
53 GF Score
Price $9.93
GF Value $13.98
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Chicago Atlantic BDC Moat Score?

Chicago Atlantic BDC LIEN -0.50% 53 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates LIEN with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.98 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,695 Asset Management companies, Chicago Atlantic BDC ranks better than 90.68% on this metric.

Chicago Atlantic BDC has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Chicago Atlantic BDC has No Moat: Chicago Atlantic BDC Inc operates in a competitive financial services sector with no significant market leadership or unique advantages. The lack of strong brand strength or regulatory barriers results in a weak competitive position.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Chicago Atlantic BDC might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Chicago Atlantic BDC  (NAS:LIEN) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Chicago Atlantic BDC Moat Score Related Terms

LIEN vs SABA, SRV, MFM: Moat Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Chicago Atlantic BDC's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Chicago Atlantic BDC's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chicago Atlantic BDC's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Chicago Atlantic BDC (LIEN) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Chicago Atlantic BDC ranks #158 out of 1695 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 9.3%.
Is Chicago Atlantic BDC's Moat Score too high?
Chicago Atlantic BDC's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Chicago Atlantic BDC ranks #158 out of 1695 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chicago Atlantic BDC has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chicago Atlantic BDC's Moat Score compare to SABA and SRV?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Chicago Atlantic BDC ranks #158 out of 1695 companies for Moat Score. This places Chicago Atlantic BDC in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Asset Management company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Chicago Atlantic BDC's current Moat Score is 3. 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 $13.98, compared to a current price of $9.93 — trading 29% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Chicago Atlantic BDC's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chicago Atlantic BDC (LIEN), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 30, 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 $9.93 is trading 29% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.98. GuruFocus considers Chicago Atlantic BDC to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LIEN:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $13.98 vs. price of $9.93 (29% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 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.
53GF Score

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