Chicago Atlantic BDCLIEN -4.04%53 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.92 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 0.93. 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 935 Asset Management companies, Chicago Atlantic BDC ranks worse than 59.57% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Chicago Atlantic BDC's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.92.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Chicago Atlantic BDC Inc is 0.91, which seems too high.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chicago Atlantic BDC's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LIEN'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.41 Med: 0.93 Max: 1.17
Current: 0.91
During the past 5 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Chicago Atlantic BDC was 1.17. The lowest was 0.41. And the median was 0.93.
LIEN's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 59.57% of 935
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.71
vs LIEN: 0.91
During the past 5 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Chicago Atlantic BDC was 15.09%. The lowest was 2.36%. And the median was 9.37%.
During the past 12 months, Chicago Atlantic BDC's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.30% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Chicago Atlantic BDC (NAS:LIEN) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Chicago Atlantic BDC Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Chicago Atlantic BDC Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chicago Atlantic BDC's Dividend Payout Ratio 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.
LIEN vs TPVG, MFM, SRV: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Chicago Atlantic BDC's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Chicago Atlantic BDC's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chicago Atlantic BDC's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Chicago Atlantic BDC Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Chicago Atlantic BDC's Dividend Payout Ratio 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.
Chicago Atlantic BDC (LIEN) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.92 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Chicago Atlantic BDC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.93. Over the past decade, Chicago Atlantic BDC's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 1.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Chicago Atlantic BDC ranks #557 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 59.6%.
Is Chicago Atlantic BDC's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Chicago Atlantic BDC's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.92 is near median its 10-year median of 0.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 1.17. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Chicago Atlantic BDC's value of 0.92 is 29.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chicago Atlantic BDC ranks #557 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to TPVG and MFM?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Chicago Atlantic BDC ranks #557 out of 935 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Chicago Atlantic BDC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Chicago Atlantic BDC's value of 0.92 is 29.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Chicago Atlantic BDC's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 1.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.93 vs. the industry median of 0.71, Chicago Atlantic BDC has consistently been above 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.71, based on 935 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Chicago Atlantic BDC's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.92 is 29.6% above 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Chicago Atlantic BDC and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chicago Atlantic BDC's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.92, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.93. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.92, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.93 and 29.6% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.71. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chicago Atlantic BDC (LIEN), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.92 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 $9.93 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:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.92 (near median its 10-year median of 0.93)
GF Value™: $13.98 vs. price of $9.93 (29% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29.6% above the Asset Management median (#557 of 935)
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 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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