Lincoln InternationalLCLN -0.51%21 Operating Margin % is 3.33% as of Dec. 2025, which is 89% below its 10-year median of 31.68. GuruFocus rates LCLN with a GF Score™ of 21/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 663 Capital Markets companies, Lincoln International ranks worse than 55.81% on this metric.
Lincoln International (NYSE:LCLN) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Lincoln International Operating Margin % Related Terms
Lincoln International Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lincoln International's Operating 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 Operating Margin % Chart
Lincoln International Annual Data
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Dec20
Dec21
Dec23
Dec24
Dec25
Operating Margin %
39.75
53.72
31.68
27.35
3.33
Lincoln International Semi-Annual Data
Dec20
Dec21
Dec23
Dec24
Dec25
Operating Margin %
39.75
53.72
31.68
27.35
3.33
LCLN vs TIGR, ABTC, RHNO: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Lincoln International's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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 Operating Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Lincoln International's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lincoln International's Operating Margin % falls into.
Lincoln International Operating Margin % Calculation
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Lincoln International's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Operating Margin % of 3.33% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Lincoln International and its competitors. This is 89% below median its historical median of 31.68. Over the past decade, Lincoln International's Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.33 to 53.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Lincoln International ranks #370 out of 663 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 55.8%.
Is Lincoln International's Operating Margin % too high?
Lincoln International's current Operating Margin % of 3.33% is 89% below median its 10-year median of 31.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.33 to a high of 53.72. The Capital Markets industry median Operating Margin % is 7.28. Lincoln International's value of 3.33% is 54.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lincoln International ranks #370 out of 663 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 Operating Margin % compare to TIGR and ABTC?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Lincoln International ranks #370 out of 663 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Lincoln International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.28. Lincoln International's value of 3.33% is 54.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Lincoln International's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.33 to 53.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.68 vs. the industry median of 7.28, 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 Operating Margin % for a Capital Markets company?
The median Operating Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 7.28, based on 663 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lincoln International's current Operating Margin % of 3.33% is 54.3% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Lincoln International and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lincoln International's current Operating Margin % is 3.33%, which is 89% below median its own 10-year median of 31.68. 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 Operating Margin % of 3.33%. The current Operating Margin % is 3.33%, which is 89% below median its 10-year median of 31.68 and 54.3% below the Capital Markets industry median of 7.28. 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 Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lincoln International (LCLN), the current Operating Margin % is 3.33% 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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