LCLN (Lincoln International) Profitability Rank: 6 (As of Dec. 2025) — 20% Above Median

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What is Lincoln International Profitability Rank?

Lincoln International LCLN +2.10% 21 Profitability Rank is 6 as of Dec. 2025, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates LCLN with a GF Score™ of 21/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Lincoln International has the Profitability Rank of 6.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Lincoln International's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.33%. As of today, Lincoln International's Piotroski F-Score is 4.


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LCLN vs TIGR, AXG, BTGO: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Lincoln International's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Lincoln International's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lincoln International's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Lincoln International Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Lincoln International has the Profitability Rank of 6.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

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 quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=28.472 / 854.161
=3.33 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Lincoln International has an F-score of 4 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 6 mean?
Lincoln International (LCLN) has a Profitability Rank of 6 as of Dec. 2025. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Lincoln International and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Lincoln International's Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 6.00.
Is Lincoln International's Profitability Rank too high?
Lincoln International's current Profitability Rank of 6 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 6.00. 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 Profitability Rank compare to TIGR and AXG?
Lincoln International's Profitability Rank of 6 can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets industry. Historically, Lincoln International's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 6.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Capital Markets company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Capital Markets industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Lincoln International and its competitors. Lincoln International's current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 5.00. 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 Profitability Rank of 6. The current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. 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 Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lincoln International (LCLN), the current Profitability Rank is 6 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 Business Description

Address 110 North Wacker Drive, 51st Floor, Chicago, IL, USA, 60606
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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