LCLN (Lincoln International) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 15.45% (As of Dec. 2025) — 84% Below Median


LCLN Lincoln International Inc LCLN
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What is Lincoln International ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Lincoln International LCLN -3.47% 21 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 15.45% as of Dec. 2025, which is 84% below its 10-year median of 96.68. GuruFocus rates LCLN with a GF Score™ of 21/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 675 Capital Markets companies, Lincoln International ranks worse than 58.52% on this metric.

Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits). He defines ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % as EBIT divided by the total of Property, Plant and Equipment and net working capital. Lincoln International's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 15.45%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Lincoln International's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:

LCLN' s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.45   Med: 96.68   Max: 300.98
Current: 15.45

During the past 5 years, Lincoln International's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 300.98%. The lowest was 15.45%. And the median was 96.68%.

LCLN's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than
58.52% of 675 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 35.03 vs LCLN: 15.45

Lincoln International's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.


Lincoln International  (NYSE:LCLN) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Explanation

The way Joel Greenblatt defines Return on Capital is a more accurate measure of how efficiently the company generates returns onthe capital actually invested in the business. EBIT is used instead of net income because the tax and interest payment may be affected by factors other than the core business operation. Intangible assets are not included in the calculation because they don't need to be replaced.

Joel Greenblatt uses his definition of Return on Capital and Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % to rank companies.


Lincoln International ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Lincoln International ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lincoln International's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Lincoln International Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %
131.09 300.98 96.68 78.59 15.45

Lincoln International Semi-Annual Data
Dec20 Dec21 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 131.09 300.98 96.68 78.59 15.45

LCLN vs TIGR, ABTC, RHNO: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Lincoln International's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Lincoln International's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lincoln International's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.


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Lincoln International ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Calculation

Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits) . He defines Return on Capital as follows:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)

EBIT stands for Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.

Fixed Assets are also known as non-current assets. They include the Property, Plant and Equipment that the firm needs in its operation.

GuruFocus calculates net working capital as: (Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Deferred Revenue + Other Current Liabilities). We're trying to account for OPERATING assets and liabilities (part of daily business) when calculating working capital. Cash and marketable securities are considered NON-OPERATING assets and are not included in calculation. We will also back out all interest bearing debt, short term debt and the portion of long term debt that is due in the current period from the current liabilities. This debt will be considered when computing cost of capital and it would be inappropriate to count it twice.

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2024 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(136.047 + 0 + 14.293) - (129.834 + 1.085 + 0)
=19.421

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(188.808 + 0 + 22.116) - (257.095 + 2.737 + -5.6843418860808E-14)
=-48.908

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

So ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of Lincoln International for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 can be restated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2024  Q: Dec. 2025
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=28.472/( ( (173.924 + max(19.421, 0)) + (175.134 + max(-48.908, 0)) )/ 2 )
=28.472/( ( 193.345 + 175.134 )/ 2 )
=28.472/184.2395
=15.45 %

Note: The EBIT data used here is one times the annual (Dec. 2025) EBIT 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.

What does a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 15.45% mean?
Lincoln International (LCLN) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 15.45% as of Dec. 2025. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Lincoln International and its competitors. This is 84% below median its historical median of 96.68. Over the past decade, Lincoln International's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 15.45 to 300.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Lincoln International ranks #395 out of 675 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 58.5%.
Is Lincoln International's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Lincoln International's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 15.45% is 84% below median its 10-year median of 96.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.45 to a high of 300.98. The Capital Markets industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 35.03. Lincoln International's value of 15.45% is 55.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lincoln International ranks #395 out of 675 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to TIGR and ABTC?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Lincoln International ranks #395 out of 675 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Lincoln International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 35.03. Lincoln International's value of 15.45% is 55.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Lincoln International's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 15.45 to 300.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 96.68 vs. the industry median of 35.03, 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Capital Markets company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Capital Markets companies is 35.03, based on 675 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lincoln International's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 15.45% is 55.9% 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Lincoln International and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 35.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lincoln International's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 15.45%, which is 84% below median its own 10-year median of 96.68. 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 15.45%. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 15.45%, which is 84% below median its 10-year median of 96.68 and 55.9% below the Capital Markets industry median of 35.03. 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lincoln International (LCLN), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 15.45% 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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