Lincoln InternationalLCLN -3.47%21 5-Year RORE % is -39.83 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LCLN with a GF Score™ of 21/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 709 Capital Markets companies, Lincoln International ranks worse than 82.09% on this metric.
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
Lincoln International's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -39.83%.
The industry rank for Lincoln International's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
LCLN's 5-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 82.09% of 709
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 7.29
vs LCLN: -39.83
Lincoln International (NYSE:LCLN) 5-Year RORE % Explanation
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 5-year period is chosen.
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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
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Lincoln International 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lincoln International's 5-Year RORE % 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 5-Year RORE % Chart
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LCLN vs TIGR, ABTC, RHNO: 5-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Lincoln International's 5-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year RORE % 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 5-Year RORE % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Lincoln International's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lincoln International's 5-Year RORE % 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 5-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Dec. 2025 and 5-year before.
Lincoln International (LCLN) has a 5-Year RORE % of -39.83 as of Dec. 2025. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on Lincoln International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lincoln International ranks #582 out of 709 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 82.1%.
Is Lincoln International's 5-Year RORE % too high?
Lincoln International's current 5-Year RORE % is -39.83. Based on the distribution chart, Lincoln International ranks #582 out of 709 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 5-Year RORE % compare to TIGR and ABTC?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Lincoln International ranks #582 out of 709 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This places Lincoln International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 7.29. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year RORE % for a Capital Markets company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Capital Markets companies is 7.29, based on 709 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year RORE % 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 5-Year RORE % mean?
A high 5-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on Lincoln International and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 7.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lincoln International's current 5-Year RORE % is -39.83. 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 5-Year RORE % of -39.83. The current 5-Year RORE % is -39.83. 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 5-Year RORE % calculated?
5-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lincoln International (LCLN), the current 5-Year RORE % is -39.83 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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