Lincoln InternationalLCLN -0.51%21 Net Margin % is 0.63% as of Dec. 2025, which is 98% below its 10-year median of 31.46. GuruFocus rates LCLN with a GF Score™ of 21/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 773 Capital Markets companies, Lincoln International ranks worse than 69.6% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lincoln International's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LCLN'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.63 Med: 31.46 Max: 50.04
Current: 0.63
LCLN's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 69.6% of 773
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 14.78
vs LCLN: 0.63
Lincoln International (NYSE:LCLN) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Lincoln International Net Margin % Related Terms
Lincoln International Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lincoln International's Net 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 Net Margin % Chart
Lincoln International Annual Data
Trend
Dec20
Dec21
Dec23
Dec24
Dec25
Net Margin %
39.32
50.04
31.46
27.77
0.63
Lincoln International Semi-Annual Data
Dec20
Dec21
Dec23
Dec24
Dec25
Net Margin %
39.32
50.04
31.46
27.77
0.63
LCLN vs TIGR, ABTC, RHNO: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Lincoln International's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Lincoln International's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lincoln International's Net 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.
Lincoln International (LCLN) has a Net Margin % of 0.63% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Lincoln International and its competitors. This is 98% below median its historical median of 31.46. Over the past decade, Lincoln International's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.63 to 50.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Lincoln International ranks #538 out of 773 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 69.6%.
Is Lincoln International's Net Margin % too high?
Lincoln International's current Net Margin % of 0.63% is 98% below median its 10-year median of 31.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.63 to a high of 50.04. The Capital Markets industry median Net Margin % is 14.78. Lincoln International's value of 0.63% is 95.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lincoln International ranks #538 out of 773 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 Net Margin % compare to TIGR and ABTC?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Lincoln International ranks #538 out of 773 companies for Net Margin %. This places Lincoln International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 14.78. Lincoln International's value of 0.63% is 95.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Lincoln International's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.63 to 50.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.46 vs. the industry median of 14.78, 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 Net Margin % for a Capital Markets company?
The median Net Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 14.78, based on 773 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lincoln International's current Net Margin % of 0.63% is 95.7% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Lincoln International and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Net Margin % is 14.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lincoln International's current Net Margin % is 0.63%, which is 98% below median its own 10-year median of 31.46. 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 Net Margin % of 0.63%. The current Net Margin % is 0.63%, which is 98% below median its 10-year median of 31.46 and 95.7% below the Capital Markets industry median of 14.78. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lincoln International (LCLN), the current Net Margin % is 0.63% 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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