Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Lincoln Educational Services stock (LINC) is currently trading at $40.84. Lincoln Educational Services PE ratio is 61.84. Lincoln Educational Services PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.44. Analyst consensus price target for LINC is $44.40. WallStSmart rates LINC as Underperform.
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- Lincoln Educational Services financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- LINC Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- LINC analyst price target and Smart Rating
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LINC Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Lincoln Educational Services (LINC)
LINC is trading near its Graham intrinsic value of $29.95, suggesting the stock is reasonably priced at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in eps growth, institutional own.. Concerns around peg ratio and price/book. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) Key Strengths (2)
Earnings per share surging 87.10% year-over-year
84.44% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Supporting Valuation Data
Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) Areas to Watch (8)
Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium
Very expensive at 6.0x book value
Very thin margins, barely profitable
Thin operating margins with cost pressures present
Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential
Moderate profitability with room for improvement
Revenue is fairly priced at 2.44x sales
Solid revenue growth at 19.70% per year
Supporting Valuation Data
Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 50/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 2 register as strengths (avg 10.0/10) while 8 fall into concern territory (avg 4.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on EPS Growth, Institutional Own.. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 87.10%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (3.62), Price/Sales (2.44), Price/Book (5.97) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 19.70%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 10.60%, Operating Margin at 11.80%, Profit Margin at 3.86%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether PEG Ratio improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 10.60% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 19.70% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (EPS Growth, Institutional Own.) and negatives (PEG Ratio, Price/Book). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
LINC Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
LINC's Price-to-Sales ratio of 2.44x sits near its historical average of 2.28x (86th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 0% below its historical high of 2.44x set in Mar 2026, and 11% above its historical low of 2.19x in Mar 2026.
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Data-driven financial summary for Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE › EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES
The Big Picture
Lincoln Educational Services is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 518M with 20% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 386.0%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.
Key Findings
ROE of 1060.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Generating 25M in free cash flow and 44M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Valuation compression risk at a P/E of 61.8x. Any growth miss could trigger a sharp correction.
Sector dynamics: monitor EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Lincoln Educational Services.
Bottom Line
Lincoln Educational Services offers an attractive blend of growth (20% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(22 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
NYCE, CHAD D EVP & Chief Operating Officer | Sell | -8,450 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
YOUNG, SYLVIA JEAN Director | Sell | -7,959 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
PLATER, MICHAEL A Director | Sell | -17,256 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
BURKE, JAMES J JR Director | Sell | -3,214 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
Last updated: 8:24:16 AM
About Lincoln Educational Services(LINC)
NASDAQ
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES
USA
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation offers various career-oriented postsecondary education services to high school graduates and working adults in the United States. The company is headquartered in West Orange, New Jersey.