Lincoln International Inc (LCLN) Stock Analysis
Verdict: WATCH (do not buy)
Strong private market M&A volume and MarshBerry integration drive top-line growth, but high EV/EBITDA of 44.5x warrants patience.
Investment score: 56/100
Analysis as of
Is Lincoln International Inc stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
The TradeMates model assigns a WATCH rating to Lincoln International (LCLN). While Q2 2026 revenue grew 36% YoY with a 93.3% earnings beat ($0.26 vs $0.135 consensus), valuation remains elevated at 44.51x EV/EBITDA compared to the peer median of 13.18x.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 45/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 65/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 52/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 70/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 50/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 60/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 55/100 (weight 15%)
Lincoln International Inc opportunities and risks
What speaks for LCLN
- Mid-market M&A recovery driving revenue growth
What speaks against LCLN
- Valuation premium relative to investment banking peers
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LCLN | 2458.0x | 2.2x | 44.5x | 36.9% | -5.5% | 11.8% |
| MC | 18.2x | 2.6x | 13.2x | 69.9% | 14.5% | 10.7% |
| PJT | 15.9x | 1.9x | 8.7x | 47.6% | 10.6% | 18.1% |
| LAZ | 20.4x | 1.1x | 13.5x | 45.6% | 5.5% | 19.2% |
| BULL | 69.0x | 4.7x | 37.2x | 77.5% | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| BGC | 28.6x | 1.6x | 12.8x | 80.0% | 5.9% | 6.9% |
| Peer median | 20.4x | 1.9x | 13.2x | 69.9% | 6.3% | 10.7% |
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln International Inc (LCLN)
Is LCLN stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates Lincoln International Inc as WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 56/100. The TradeMates model assigns a WATCH rating to Lincoln International (LCLN). While Q2 2026 revenue grew 36% YoY with a 93.3% earnings beat ($0.26 vs $0.135 consensus), valuation remains elevated at 44.51x EV/EBITDA compared to the peer median of 13.18x. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is LCLN stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for LCLN is WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 56/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.