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Lincoln Educational ServicesLINC -4.15%75 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 20.60% as of Jun. 2026, which is 78% above its 10-year median of 11.60. GuruFocus rates LINC with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.40 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 197 Education companies, Lincoln Educational Services ranks better than 70.05% on this metric.
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) 3-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.
Lincoln Educational Services 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
LINC vs AFYA, COUR, PXED: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Lincoln Educational Services's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lincoln Educational Services's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lincoln Educational Services's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Lincoln Educational Services 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 20.60% mean?
Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 20.60% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Lincoln Educational Services and its competitors. This is 78% above median its historical median of 11.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Lincoln Educational Services ranks #59 out of 197 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 29.9%.
Is Lincoln Educational Services' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Lincoln Educational Services' current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 20.60% is 78% above median its 10-year median of 11.60. The Education industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.50. Lincoln Educational Services' value of 20.60% is 142.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lincoln Educational Services ranks #59 out of 197 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to AFYA and COUR?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Lincoln Educational Services ranks #59 out of 197 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Lincoln Educational Services in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.50. Lincoln Educational Services' value of 20.60% is 142.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.60 vs. the industry median of 8.50, Lincoln Educational Services has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for an Education company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Education companies is 8.50, based on 197 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lincoln Educational Services's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 20.60% is 142.4% above 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Lincoln Educational Services and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lincoln Educational Services's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 20.60%, which is 78% above median its own 10-year median of 11.60. 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 $26.58 — trading 24.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 20.60%, which is 78% above median its 10-year median of 11.60 and 142.4% above the Education industry median of 8.50. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lincoln Educational Services (LINC), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 20.60% 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 $26.58 is trading 24.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.40.
GuruFocus considers Lincoln Educational Services to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LINC:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 20.60% (78% above median its 10-year median of 11.60)
GF Value™: $21.40 vs. price of $26.58 (24.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 142.4% above the Education median (#59 of 197)
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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