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Chicago Atlantic BDC Total Payout Ratio Related Terms
Chicago Atlantic BDC Total Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chicago Atlantic BDC's Total Payout Ratio can be seen below:
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LIEN vs PNNT, NPV, TSI: Total Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Chicago Atlantic BDC's Total Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Total Payout Ratio 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.
Chicago Atlantic BDC Total Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Chicago Atlantic BDC's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chicago Atlantic BDC's Total Payout Ratio 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.
Chicago Atlantic BDC (LIEN) has a Total Payout Ratio of 0.91 as of Aug. 02, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Chicago Atlantic BDC and its competitors.
Is Chicago Atlantic BDC's Total Payout Ratio too high?
Chicago Atlantic BDC's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.91. Overall, Chicago Atlantic BDC has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chicago Atlantic BDC's Total Payout Ratio compare to PNNT and NPV?
Chicago Atlantic BDC's Total Payout Ratio of 0.91 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Payout Ratio for an Asset Management company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Total Payout Ratio 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 Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Chicago Atlantic BDC and its competitors. Chicago Atlantic BDC's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chicago Atlantic BDC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chicago Atlantic BDC (LIEN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.77, compared to a current price of $9.24 — trading 37.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 0.91. Chicago Atlantic BDC's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chicago Atlantic BDC (LIEN), the current Total Payout Ratio is 0.91 as of Aug. 02, 2026. 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 Chicago Atlantic BDC (LIEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chicago Atlantic BDC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $9.24 is trading 37.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.77.
GuruFocus considers Chicago Atlantic BDC to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LIEN:
Total Payout Ratio: 0.91
GF Value™: $14.77 vs. price of $9.24 (37.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LIEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chicago Atlantic BDC Inc is a specialty finance company. The company is an externally managed, closed-end, non-diversified management investment company with an investment objective to maximize risk-adjusted returns on equity for its stockholders by investing in direct loans to privately held middle-market companies, with a focus on cannabis companies.
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