LICN (Lichen International) Profitability Rank: 6 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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LICN Lichen International Ltd LICN
62 GF Score
Price $1.20
GF Value $3.34
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Lichen International Profitability Rank?

Lichen International LICN +2.56% 62 Profitability Rank is 6 as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates LICN with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.34 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Lichen 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.

Lichen International's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -89.29%. As of today, Lichen International's Piotroski F-Score is 1.


Lichen International Profitability Rank Related Terms


LICN vs PMEC, SMX, SST: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Lichen 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.


Lichen International Profitability Rank vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Lichen International's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Lichen 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.

Lichen 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.

Lichen 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 )
=-9.159 / 10.258
=-89.29 %

* 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

Warning Sign:

Piotroski F-Score of 1 is low, which usually implies poor business operation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Lichen International has an F-score of 1. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

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?
Lichen International (LICN) 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 Lichen International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Lichen International's Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 6.00.
Is Lichen International's Profitability Rank too high?
Lichen International's current Profitability Rank of 6 is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Lichen International has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lichen International's Profitability Rank compare to PMEC and SMX?
Lichen International's Profitability Rank of 6 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. Historically, Lichen 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 Business Services company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Business Services 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 Lichen International and its competitors. Lichen International's current Profitability Rank is 6, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lichen International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lichen International (LICN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.34, compared to a current price of $1.20 — trading 64.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 6, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Lichen International's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Lichen International (LICN), 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.

Is Lichen International (LICN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lichen International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.20 is trading 64.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.34. GuruFocus considers Lichen International to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LICN:

  • Profitability Rank: 6 (near median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: $3.34 vs. price of $1.20 (64.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LICN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lichen International Business Description

Address Hubin North Road, 15th Floor, Xingang Square, Siming District, Fujian Province, Xiamen, CHN, 361013
Lichen International Ltd is a financial and taxation service provider in China. The company provides financial and taxation solution services; education support services; and software and maintenance services in the PRC under its Lichen brand. The financial and taxation solution services comprise financial and taxation related management consultation, internal control management consultation, annual or regular consultation, and internal training and general consultation. The education support services comprise the provision of marketing, operational, and technical support and the sales of teaching and learning materials. The software and maintenance services comprise the sales of financial and taxation analysis software and the sales of financial and taxation training software.
62GF Score

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$1.20
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