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During the past 13 years, Lincoln Educational Services's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 86.00% per year. The lowest was -47.80% per year. And the median was 4.00% per year.
Lincoln Educational Services (NAS:LINC) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Lincoln Educational Services Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Lincoln Educational Services Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Lincoln Educational Services Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
LINC vs AFYA, COUR, PXED: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Lincoln Educational Services's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio 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 PE Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lincoln Educational Services's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lincoln Educational Services's PE Ratio falls into.
Lincoln Educational Services Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Lincoln Educational Services's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.72
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.72 mean?
Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.72 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Lincoln Educational Services and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lincoln Educational Services ranks #65 out of 181 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 35.9%.
Is Lincoln Educational Services' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Lincoln Educational Services' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.72. The Education industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.50. Lincoln Educational Services' value of $0.72 is 90.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lincoln Educational Services ranks #65 out of 181 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lincoln Educational Services has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lincoln Educational Services' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to AFYA and COUR?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Lincoln Educational Services ranks #65 out of 181 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts Lincoln Educational Services in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.50. Lincoln Educational Services' value of $0.72 is 90.4% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for an Education company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Education companies is 7.50, based on 181 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lincoln Educational Services's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.72 is 90.4% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Lincoln Educational Services and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lincoln Educational Services's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.72. 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 (LINC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.42, compared to a current price of $25.72 — trading 20.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.72 and 90.4% below the Education industry median of 7.50. Lincoln Educational Services' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lincoln Educational Services (LINC), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.72 as of Jun. 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 (LINC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lincoln Educational Services stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $25.72 is trading 20.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.42.
GuruFocus considers Lincoln Educational Services to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LINC:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $0.72
GF Value™: $21.42 vs. price of $25.72 (20.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 90.4% below the Education median (#65 of 181)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LINC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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.
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