Lincoln Educational Services (FRA:K1L) Beta: -0.2358 (As of Jul. 23, 2026)

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FRA:K1L Lincoln Educational Services Corp FRA:K1L
61 GF Score
Price €35.40
GF Value €16.32
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Lincoln Educational Services Beta?

Lincoln Educational Services FRA:K1L 61 Beta is -0.2358 as of Jul. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:K1L with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-23), Lincoln Educational Services's Beta is -0.2358.


Lincoln Educational Services  (FRA:K1L) Beta Explanation

Beta is a measure of the volatility, or systematic risk, of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole. We usually compare beta to 1. A beta of 1 indicates that the security's price will move with the market. A beta of less than 1 means that the security will be less volatile than the market. A beta of greater than 1 indicates that the security's price will be more volatile than the market.

Beta is primarily used in the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) to calculate the Cost of Equity, which can be used in the calculation of WACC %. The formula of Cost of Equity is:
Cost of Equity = Risk-Free Rate of Return + Beta of Asset * (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return)


Lincoln Educational Services Beta Related Terms


Lincoln Educational Services Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lincoln Educational Services's Beta can be seen below:

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Lincoln Educational Services Beta Chart

Lincoln Educational Services Annual Data
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Beta
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Lincoln Educational Services Quarterly Data
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FRA:K1L vs COUR, STRA, AFYA: Beta Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Lincoln Educational Services's Beta, along with its competitors' market caps and Beta data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Lincoln Educational Services Beta vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lincoln Educational Services's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lincoln Educational Services's Beta falls into.


FRA:K1L
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Lincoln Educational Services Beta Calculation

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. A stock's beta can be calculated by dividing the product of the covariance of the individual stock's returns and the market's returns by the variance of the market's returns over a specified period. Basically, GuruFocus uses the returns calculated over three-year period.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beta →
What does a Beta of -0.2358 mean?
Lincoln Educational Services (FRA:K1L) has a Beta of -0.2358 as of Jul. 23, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Lincoln Educational Services and its competitors.
Is Lincoln Educational Services' Beta too high?
Lincoln Educational Services' current Beta is -0.2358. Overall, Lincoln Educational Services has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lincoln Educational Services' Beta compare to COUR and STRA?
Lincoln Educational Services' Beta of -0.2358 can be compared against companies in the Education industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beta for an Education company?
A good Beta depends on the Education industry context. However, Beta should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beta mean?
A high Beta can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Lincoln Educational Services and its competitors. Lincoln Educational Services's current Beta is -0.2358. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lincoln Educational Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lincoln Educational Services (FRA:K1L) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.32, compared to a current price of €35.40 — trading 116.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is -0.2358. Lincoln Educational Services' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beta calculated?
Beta is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lincoln Educational Services (FRA:K1L), the current Beta is -0.2358 as of Jul. 23, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Lincoln Educational Services (FRA:K1L) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lincoln Educational Services stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €35.40 is trading 116.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €16.32. GuruFocus considers Lincoln Educational Services to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:K1L:

  • Beta: -0.2358
  • GF Value™: €16.32 vs. price of €35.40 (116.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:K1L stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lincoln Educational Services Business Description

Other Exchanges LINC:USA
Address 14 Sylvan Way, Suite A, Parsippany, NJ, USA, 07054
Lincoln Educational Services Corp provides diversified career-oriented post-secondary education to high school graduates and working adults. The company offers programs in automotive technology, skilled trades, healthcare services, hospitality services, and business and information technology. Its reportable segments include: Campus Operations and Transitional. The majority of the revenue is generated from the Campus Operations segment, which includes all campuses that are continuing in operation and contribute to the company's core operations and performance.
61GF Score

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