Lincoln InternationalLCLN -0.51%21 ROA % is 0.62% as of Dec. 2025, which is 98% below its 10-year median of 27.15. GuruFocus rates LCLN with a GF Score™ of 21/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 815 Capital Markets companies, Lincoln International ranks worse than 61.96% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Lincoln International's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $5.4 Mil.
Lincoln International's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $879.1 Mil. Therefore, Lincoln International's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.62%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lincoln International's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
LCLN'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.62 Med: 27.15 Max: 67.21
Current: 0.62
During the past 5 years, Lincoln International's highest ROA % was 67.21%. The lowest was 0.62%. And the median was 27.15%.
LCLN's ROA % is ranked worse than 61.96% of 815
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 1.51
vs LCLN: 0.62
Lincoln International (NYSE:LCLN) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is one times the annual (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is one times the annual (Dec. 2025) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
* 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 ROA % Chart
Lincoln International Annual Data
Trend
Dec20
Dec21
Dec23
Dec24
Dec25
ROA %
36.36
67.21
27.15
25.96
0.62
Lincoln International Semi-Annual Data
Dec20
Dec21
Dec23
Dec24
Dec25
ROA %
36.36
67.21
27.15
25.96
0.62
LCLN vs TIGR, ABTC, RHNO: ROA % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Lincoln International's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Lincoln International's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lincoln International's ROA % 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is one times the annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Lincoln International (LCLN) has a ROA % of 0.62% as of Dec. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Lincoln International and its competitors. This is 98% below median its historical median of 27.15. Over the past decade, Lincoln International's ROA % has ranged from 0.62 to 67.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Lincoln International ranks #505 out of 815 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 62%.
Is Lincoln International's ROA % too high?
Lincoln International's current ROA % of 0.62% is 98% below median its 10-year median of 27.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.62 to a high of 67.21. The Capital Markets industry median ROA % is 1.51. Lincoln International's value of 0.62% is 58.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lincoln International ranks #505 out of 815 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 ROA % compare to TIGR and ABTC?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Lincoln International ranks #505 out of 815 companies for ROA %. This places Lincoln International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.51. Lincoln International's value of 0.62% is 58.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Lincoln International's own ROA % has ranged from 0.62 to 67.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.15 vs. the industry median of 1.51, 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 ROA % for a Capital Markets company?
The median ROA % among Capital Markets companies is 1.51, based on 815 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lincoln International's current ROA % of 0.62% is 58.9% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Lincoln International and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median ROA % is 1.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lincoln International's current ROA % is 0.62%, which is 98% below median its own 10-year median of 27.15. 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 ROA % of 0.62%. The current ROA % is 0.62%, which is 98% below median its 10-year median of 27.15 and 58.9% below the Capital Markets industry median of 1.51. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lincoln International (LCLN), the current ROA % is 0.62% 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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