LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (LINC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:LINC • US5335351004

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This LINC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. LINC Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year LINC was profitable.
  • LINC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • LINC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years LINC had a positive operating cash flow.
LINC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLINC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20M -20M 40M

1.2 Ratios

  • LINC has a Return On Assets (4.05%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • LINC's Return On Equity of 10.01% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LINC outperforms 65.28% of its industry peers.
  • LINC has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.48%. This is in the better half of the industry: LINC outperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LINC is significantly below the industry average of 15.36%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (3.42%) for LINC is below the current ROIC(5.48%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.05%
ROE 10.01%
ROIC 5.48%
ROA(3y)4.62%
ROA(5y)5.17%
ROE(3y)10.38%
ROE(5y)11.19%
ROIC(3y)3.42%
ROIC(5y)4.82%
LINC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLINC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of LINC (3.86%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LINC has declined.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 5.77%, LINC is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LINC has declined.
  • LINC has a better Gross Margin (60.37%) than 76.39% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LINC has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.77%
PM (TTM) 3.86%
GM 60.37%
OM growth 3Y5.33%
OM growth 5Y-3.77%
PM growth 3Y13.47%
PM growth 5Y-21.02%
GM growth 3Y1.77%
GM growth 5Y0.7%
LINC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLINC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40 60

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2. LINC Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LINC is destroying value.
  • LINC has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for LINC has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • LINC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
LINC Yearly Shares OutstandingLINC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M
LINC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLINC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 4.08 indicates that LINC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • LINC has a Altman-Z score of 4.08. This is amongst the best in the industry. LINC outperforms 80.56% of its industry peers.
  • LINC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.15, LINC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.28% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.15
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 4.08
ROIC/WACC0.61
WACC8.92%
LINC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLINC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M 150M

2.3 Liquidity

  • LINC has a Current Ratio of 0.86. This is a bad value and indicates that LINC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • LINC's Current ratio of 0.86 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LINC is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.82 indicates that LINC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 0.82, LINC is not doing good in the industry: 63.89% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.86
Quick Ratio 0.82
LINC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLINC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. LINC Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • LINC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 106.25%, which is quite impressive.
  • LINC shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 14.87% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, LINC shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 17.77% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, LINC shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 12.07% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)106.25%
EPS 3Y21.28%
EPS 5Y14.87%
EPS Q2Q%95.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.77%
Revenue growth 3Y14.16%
Revenue growth 5Y12.07%
Sales Q2Q%19.68%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 30.56% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • LINC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 11.71% yearly.
EPS Next Y8.18%
EPS Next 2Y32.25%
EPS Next 3Y30.56%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year15.14%
Revenue Next 2Y12.04%
Revenue Next 3Y11.71%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
LINC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLINC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 200M 400M 600M
LINC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLINC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 0.5 1

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4. LINC Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 60.44 indicates a quite expensive valuation of LINC.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LINC is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.18, LINC is valued quite expensively.
  • LINC is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 55.87.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as LINC.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 37.96, LINC is valued a bit more expensive.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 60.44
Fwd PE 55.87
LINC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLINC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

  • The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as LINC.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 24.97
LINC Per share dataLINC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates LINC does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • LINC's earnings are expected to grow with 30.56% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)7.39
PEG (5Y)4.06
EPS Next 2Y32.25%
EPS Next 3Y30.56%

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5. LINC Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for LINC!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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LINC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

NASDAQ:LINC (4/13/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 39.89 0 (0%)

39.89

-0.97 (-2.37%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)02-23
Earnings (Next)05-11
Inst Owners84.98%
Inst Owner Change-0.2%
Ins Owners6.36%
Ins Owner Change-0.33%
Market Cap1.26B
Revenue(TTM)518.24M
Net Income(TTM)20.00M
Analysts83.33
Price Target44.88 (12.51%)
Short Float %5.24%
Short Ratio2.91
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)101.6%
Min EPS beat(2)19.71%
Max EPS beat(2)183.49%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)240.41%
Min EPS beat(4)19.71%
Max EPS beat(4)520.05%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)110.2%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)456.68%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)329.65%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)5.83%
Min Revenue beat(2)5.47%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.19%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.86%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.81%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.19%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.38%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.58%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.73%
PT rev (1m)32%
PT rev (3m)66.04%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.1%
EPS NQ rev (3m)62.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.24%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.47%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.3%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.32%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 60.44
Fwd PE 55.87
P/S 2.44
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 21.32
P/B 6.33
P/tB 6.69
EV/EBITDA 24.97
EPS(TTM)0.66
EY1.65%
EPS(NY)0.71
Fwd EY1.79%
FCF(TTM)-0.86
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.87
OCFY4.69%
SpS16.35
BVpS6.3
TBVpS5.96
PEG (NY)7.39
PEG (5Y)4.06
Graham Number9.67
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.05%
ROE 10.01%
ROCE 7.62%
ROIC 5.48%
ROICexc 5.91%
ROICexgc 6.09%
OM 5.77%
PM (TTM) 3.86%
GM 60.37%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)4.62%
ROA(5y)5.17%
ROE(3y)10.38%
ROE(5y)11.19%
ROIC(3y)3.42%
ROIC(5y)4.82%
ROICexc(3y)4%
ROICexc(5y)6.51%
ROICexgc(3y)4.15%
ROICexgc(5y)7.03%
ROCE(3y)4.75%
ROCE(5y)6.7%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-7.42%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-12.26%
ROICexc growth 3Y-5.67%
ROICexc growth 5Y-10.86%
OM growth 3Y5.33%
OM growth 5Y-3.77%
PM growth 3Y13.47%
PM growth 5Y-21.02%
GM growth 3Y1.77%
GM growth 5Y0.7%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.05
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.15
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 0.6
Cap/Depr 415.89%
Cap/Sales 16.72%
Interest Coverage 9.37
Cash Conversion 116.9%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.86
Quick Ratio 0.82
Altman-Z 4.08
F-Score7
WACC8.92%
ROIC/WACC0.61
Cap/Depr(3y)485.29%
Cap/Depr(5y)340.43%
Cap/Sales(3y)13.47%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.04%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)106.25%
EPS 3Y21.28%
EPS 5Y14.87%
EPS Q2Q%95.45%
EPS Next Y8.18%
EPS Next 2Y32.25%
EPS Next 3Y30.56%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.77%
Revenue growth 3Y14.16%
Revenue growth 5Y12.07%
Sales Q2Q%19.68%
Revenue Next Year15.14%
Revenue Next 2Y12.04%
Revenue Next 3Y11.71%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y106.21%
EBIT growth 3Y20.25%
EBIT growth 5Y7.85%
EBIT Next Year158.6%
EBIT Next 3Y58.8%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y0.86%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y102.39%
OCF growth 3Y303.92%
OCF growth 5Y20.34%

LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES / LINC Fundamental Analysis FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to LINC.


What is the valuation status of LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (LINC) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (LINC). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of LINC stock?

LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (LINC) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for LINC stock?

The financial health rating of LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (LINC) is 3 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for LINC stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (LINC) is expected to grow by 8.18% in the next year.