Lichen China Limited Class A Ordinary Shares (LICN)vsThomson Reuters Corporation Common Shares (TRI)
LICN
Lichen China Limited Class A Ordinary Shares
$4.26
-0.23%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $71.84M
TRI
Thomson Reuters Corporation Common Shares
$87.40
0.00%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $38.79B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Thomson Reuters Corporation Common Shares generates 19761% more annual revenue ($7.48B vs $37.64M). TRI leads profitability with a 20.1% profit margin vs -43.2%. TRI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 49/100 (D+).
LICN
Avoid24
out of 100
Grade: F
TRI
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LICN.
Margin of Safety
-298.8%
Fair Value
$22.37
Current Price
$87.40
$65.03 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 20 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 26.6%
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -24.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 21.2%
Earnings declined 51.3%
Moderate valuation
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 42.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LICN
The strongest argument for LICN centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : TRI
The strongest argument for TRI centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.1% and operating margin at 26.6%.
Bear Case : LICN
The primary concerns for LICN are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : TRI
The primary concerns for TRI are P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LICN profiles as a turnaround stock while TRI is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
LICN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.07 — expect wider price swings.
TRI is growing revenue faster at 5.2% — sustainability is the question.
TRI generates stronger free cash flow (607M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TRI scores higher overall (49/100 vs 24/100), backed by strong 20.1% margins. Both earn "Hold" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Lichen China Limited Class A Ordinary Shares
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY BUSINESS SERVICES · USA
Lichen China Limited, an investment holding company, provides financial and taxation, education support, and software and maintenance services in the People's Republic of China. The company is headquartered in Jinjiang, China.
Thomson Reuters Corporation Common Shares
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY BUSINESS SERVICES · USA
Thomson Reuters Corporation provides business information services in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific.
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