What Is LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (LPLA) Worth in 2026?
According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, LPL Financial Holdings Inc.'s intrinsic value is estimated at $171.34, suggesting the stock is overvalued at its current price of $321.06. With 11 out of 12 models flagging downside (-46.6% average return), the market may be pricing in unsustainable growth. The most optimistic model, ML-RIV, places fair value at $380.30 (+18.5%), while RCMH-DCF — the most conservative — estimates $18.34 (-94.3%). This +112.7% gap reflects genuine analytical uncertainty about LPL Financial Holdings Inc.'s intrinsic worth.
What Do the Models Say About LPLA?
12 of 13 models are currently active for LPLA. Of these, 1 model suggests upside while 11 models suggest overvaluation. The Bayesian DCF estimates LPLA's intrinsic value at $137.65, implying -57.1% downside from the current price. See which stocks rank higher →
How Does LPLA Rank in Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services?
Among 14 Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services stocks, LPLA ranks #7 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 8.1/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 8.1 places LPLA in the top tier.
LPL Financial Holdings Inc. operates in a competitive landscape where fundamental quality metrics are key differentiators for long-term value creation.
Is LPLA a Value Trap?
The Value Trap algorithm is not active for LPLA. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →
Multi-Model Methodology
12 of 13 models are active for LPL Financial Holdings Inc.. Broad coverage provides high confidence. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →
According to the CirclFi Quality of Company (QOC) framework, which evaluates 32 signals including margin stability, revenue growth trajectory, leverage, and free cash flow generation, LPL Financial Holdings Inc. is rated at 8.1/10. This strong-tier score demonstrates strong fundamentals across the majority of our quality signals.
The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +112.7% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →
Data Sources & Confidence
Every LPLA valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →
Across LPLA's 12 active models, average confidence is 43%. Lower confidence may reflect limited history or high volatility.
CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →
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