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Lincoln Educational Services(LINC)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for LINC
09/28/2026: LINC (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Lincoln Educational Services is a specialized provider of post-secondary vocational training, focusing on high-demand skilled trades like automotive technology and healthcare. The company is known for its strong relationships with employers, which support favorable student placement rates and maintain its position in the competitive vocational market. Its primary growth opportunity lies in capitalizing on the national labor shortage for technical workers. However, investors must consider risks such as regulatory dependence on federal aid, competition from public institutions, and the operational challenges of managing physical campuses. As a non-dividend-paying stock in a sensitive sector, it is best suited for growth-oriented investors who monitor regulatory updates and enrollment trends.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | Offers moderate growth potential linked to labor market demands for skilled trade workers. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | The stock often reacts strongly to enrollment data and shifts in federal education policy. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | The valuation can be attractive relative to peers, but carries regulatory and operational risks. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company does not pay a dividend, making it unsuitable for income-focused portfolios. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | For-profit education stocks are inherently volatile due to regulatory and enrollment risks. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | The stock price is sensitive to regulatory news and quarterly enrollment reports. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Market expectations for for-profit educators can shift rapidly based on policy outlooks. |
| Competition risk (Community Colleges) | High | Low-cost public competitors often provide a compelling value proposition for students. |
| Business quality | Medium | The business relies on high-touch physical training, which has higher overhead than digital-only models. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | There is no dividend income stream for investors. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Successfully managing large physical campuses requires precise operational execution. |
Price Behavior
Rolling Over
The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.
Choppy
The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 65.91% | Avg. Invested days 43 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/28/2026 |
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Style Classification
Quality Focused
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 688.99M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 29.75 | 1Y Target Price 50.2 |
Price to earnings Ratio 29.75 | 1Y Target Price 50.2 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 882.9K shares | Beta 0.79 | 52 Weeks Range 17.29 - 56.34 | Updated Date 09/28/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 17.29 - 56.34 | Updated Date 09/28/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.73 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Automotive & Skilled Trades | Tuition and fees from vocational programs like HVAC, welding, and diesel technology. | This is the primary revenue engine, fueled by demand for specialized industrial workers. |
| Healthcare & Other Services | Tuition from allied health and nursing programs. | Provides diversification away from industrial trades into essential healthcare roles. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 29.75 | Forward PE 26.04 | Enterprise Value 952.53M | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.21 |
Enterprise Value 952.53M | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.21 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.67 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 16.16 | Shares Outstanding 31.72M | Shares Floating 27.80M |
Shares Outstanding 31.72M | Shares Floating 27.80M | ||
Percent Insiders 7.14 | Percent Institutions 95.32 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Lincoln Educational Services
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters Parsippany, NJ, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2005-06-23 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Scott M. Shaw | ||
Sector Consumer Defensive | Industry Education & Training Services | Full time employees 2190 | Website https://www.lincolntech.edu |
Full time employees 2190 | Website https://www.lincolntech.edu | ||
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides various career-oriented postsecondary education services to high school graduates and working adults in the United States. It operates in two segments, Campus Operations and Transitional. The company offers associate's degree, and diploma and certificate programs in automotive technology; skilled trades programs, including electrical, heating and air conditioning repair, welding, computerized numerical control, and electrical and electronic systems technology; and health science and information technology programs. It operates schools under the Lincoln Technical Institute, Lincoln College of Technology, and Nashville Auto Diesel College brands. Lincoln Educational Services Corporation was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey.
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