Lincoln Educational Services Corporation

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation

NNASDAQ:LINC
17.66
USD
+0.11
(+0.63%)
0.73EPS
68.06P/E
1.58BMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of June 30, 2026, Lincoln Educational Services Corporation carries a market capitalization of 1.58B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 1.77B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap1.58B
Enterprise Value1.77B

Important Dates

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for November 9, 2026.

Earnings Date11/9/2026

Share Statistics

As of June 30, 2026, Lincoln Educational Services Corporation has 31.72M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding31.72M

Valuation Ratios

As of June 30, 2026, Lincoln Educational Services Corporation trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 68.06. The price-to-sales ratio is 2.72, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 7.82.

PE Ratio68.06
PS Ratio2.72
PB Ratio7.82
P/TBV Ratio8.26
P/FCF Ratio16.65
P/OCF Ratio16.50

Enterprise Valuation

As of June 30, 2026, Lincoln Educational Services Corporation trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 29.52 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 3.10 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 52.37 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Lincoln Educational Services Corporation trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 18.22, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 1.77B versus a market cap of 1.58B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales3.10
EV / EBITDA29.52
EV / EBIT52.37
EV / FCF18.22

Financial Position

As of June 30, 2026, Lincoln Educational Services Corporation maintains a current ratio of 0.96, meaning it holds 1.0x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 112.70, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 15.85 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio0.96
Quick Ratio0.88
Debt / Equity112.70
Debt / EBITDA3.81
Interest Coverage15.85

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Lincoln Educational Services Corporation posted a return on equity (ROE) of 11.90, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 7.39 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 4.67, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 6.44, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 222,851.34 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 2,561.25, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 53.42 indicates how many times Lincoln Educational Services Corporation sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Return on Equity (ROE)11.90
Return on Assets (ROA)4.67
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)7.39
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)6.44
Revenue Per Employee222,851.34
Employee Count2,561.25
Inventory Turnover53.42

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Lincoln Educational Services Corporation recorded 6.28M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 21.58, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 29.08M, leaving 22.80M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax6.28M
Effective Tax Rate21.58

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on November 6, 2026, Lincoln Educational Services Corporation's stock has declined approximately 0.84% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 22.91, while the 200-day moving average is 35.72.

52-Week Price Change-0.84%
50-Day Moving Average22.91
200-Day Moving Average35.72

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Lincoln Educational Services Corporation generated 570.78M in revenue and converted that into 22.80M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 0.73. EBITDA reached 59.85M, while operating income came in at 32.86M.

Revenue570.78M
Gross Profit341.57M
Operating Income32.86M
Pretax Income29.08M
Net Income22.80M
EBITDA59.85M
EBIT33.74M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)0.73

Balance Sheet

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As of June 30, 2026, Lincoln Educational Services Corporation holds 44.18M in cash and equivalents against 228.10M in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of -18.18M. Total book value stands at 202.39M, with working capital of -4.70M providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents44.18M
Total Debt228.10M
Net Debt-18.18M
Equity (Book Value)202.39M
Book Value Per Share6.38
Working Capital-4.70M

Cash Flow

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Lincoln Educational Services Corporation produced 94.02M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -6,000.00 in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 94.02M - equivalent to 3.02 per share.

Operating Cash Flow94.02M
Capital Expenditures-6,000.00
Free Cash Flow94.02M
FCF Per Share3.02

Margins

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Lincoln Educational Services Corporation posted a gross margin of 59.84, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 5.76 and net profit margin of 3.99 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin59.84
Operating Margin5.76
Pretax Margin5.09
Profit Margin3.99
EBITDA Margin10.49

Dividends & Yields

These figures cover the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. Free cash flow yield stands at 6.01, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield is negative at -0.19, meaning Lincoln Educational Services Corporation raised more capital through share issuance and new debt than it returned via dividends and buybacks.

Shareholder Yield-0.19
FCF Yield6.01

Scores

As of June 30, 2026, Lincoln Educational Services Corporation has an Altman Z-Score of 4.48, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score4.48