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During the past 12 months, Lincoln Educational Services's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 56.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 20.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 1.60% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Lincoln Educational Services was 130.40% per year. The lowest was -46.50% per year. And the median was 11.60% per year.
Lincoln Educational Services (NAS:LINC) 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate gives an overview of the company's growth in operating profitability and is an important factor used in calculating Peter Lynch Fair Value.
Lincoln Educational Services 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
LINC vs AFYA, COUR, PXED: 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Lincoln Educational Services's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lincoln Educational Services's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lincoln Educational Services's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Lincoln Educational Services 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 1.60% mean?
Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) has a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 1.60% as of Jun. 2026. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Lincoln Educational Services and its competitors.
Is Lincoln Educational Services' 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Lincoln Educational Services' current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 1.60%. Overall, Lincoln Educational Services has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lincoln Educational Services' 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to AFYA and COUR?
Lincoln Educational Services' 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 1.60% 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for an Education company?
A good 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate depends on the Education industry context. However, 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Lincoln Educational Services and its competitors. Lincoln Educational Services's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 1.60%. 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 $21.40, compared to a current price of $26.30 — trading 22.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 1.60%. Lincoln Educational Services' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lincoln Educational Services (LINC), the current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 1.60% 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 $26.30 is trading 22.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.40.
GuruFocus considers Lincoln Educational Services to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LINC:
5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 1.60%
GF Value™: $21.40 vs. price of $26.30 (22.9% above fair value)
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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