LICN (Lichen International) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -168.88% (As of Dec. 2025)

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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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Lichen International LICN +2.56% 62 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -168.88% as of Dec. 2025. 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. Among 1,081 Business Services companies, Lichen International ranks worse than 93.25% 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. Lichen International's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -168.88%.

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

LICN' s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -121.92   Med: 60.35   Max: 73.71
Current: -121.92

During the past 6 years, Lichen International's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 73.71%. The lowest was -121.92%. And the median was 60.35%.

LICN's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than
93.25% of 1081 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 22.3 vs LICN: -121.92

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


Lichen International  (NAS:LICN) 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.


Lichen International ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Lichen International ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lichen 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.

Lichen International ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Lichen International Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 72.51 73.71 64.98 -23.96 -111.80

Lichen International Semi-Annual Data
Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 80.18 13.42 -62.14 -89.58 -168.88

LICN vs PMEC, SMX, SST: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Lichen 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.


Lichen International ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Lichen International's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

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


LICN
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Lichen 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: Jun. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(1.422 + 0 + 3.616) - (2.515 + 0.15 + 0.012)
=2.361

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(1.968 + 0 + 6.922) - (4.173 + 0.285 + 0.010999999999999)
=4.421

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

So ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of Lichen 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: Jun. 2025  Q: Dec. 2025
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=-18.318/( ( (7.314 + max(2.361, 0)) + (7.597 + max(4.421, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-18.318/( ( 9.675 + 12.018 )/ 2 )
=-18.318/10.8465
=-168.88 %

Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-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 -168.88% mean?
Lichen International (LICN) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -168.88% 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 Lichen International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lichen International ranks #1008 out of 1081 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 93.2%.
Is Lichen International's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Lichen International's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -168.88%. Based on the distribution chart, Lichen International ranks #1008 out of 1081 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to PMEC and SMX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Lichen International ranks #1008 out of 1081 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Lichen International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 22.30. 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 Business Services company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Business Services companies is 22.30, based on 1,081 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. 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 Lichen International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 22.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lichen International's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -168.88%. 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -168.88%. 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lichen International (LICN), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -168.88% 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:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -168.88%
  • 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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