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Lincoln Educational ServicesLINC -3.29%63 EV-to-EBIT is 46.95 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 370% above its 10-year median of 9.98. GuruFocus rates LINC with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 199 Education companies, Lincoln Educational Services ranks worse than 90.95% on this metric.
Lincoln Educational Services (NAS:LINC) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Lincoln Educational Services's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,479.3 Mil.
Lincoln Educational Services's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $32.4 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Lincoln Educational Services EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Lincoln Educational Services's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lincoln Educational Services's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lincoln Educational Services's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Lincoln Educational Services's current Enterprise Value is $1,522.1 Mil.
Lincoln Educational Services's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $32.4 Mil.
* 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 (LINC) has a EV-to-EBIT of 46.95 as of Jul. 31, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Lincoln Educational Services and its competitors. This is 370% above median its historical median of 9.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Lincoln Educational Services ranks #181 out of 199 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 91%.
Is Lincoln Educational Services' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Lincoln Educational Services' current EV-to-EBIT of 46.95 is 370% above median its 10-year median of 9.98. The Education industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.11. Lincoln Educational Services' value of 46.95 is 364.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lincoln Educational Services ranks #181 out of 199 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lincoln Educational Services has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lincoln Educational Services' EV-to-EBIT compare to AFYA and COUR?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Lincoln Educational Services ranks #181 out of 199 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Lincoln Educational Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.11. Lincoln Educational Services' value of 46.95 is 364.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.98 vs. the industry median of 10.11, 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 EV-to-EBIT for an Education company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Education companies is 10.11, based on 199 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lincoln Educational Services's current EV-to-EBIT of 46.95 is 364.4% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Lincoln Educational Services and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lincoln Educational Services's current EV-to-EBIT is 46.95, which is 370% above median its own 10-year median of 9.98. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.04, compared to a current price of $42.00 — trading 120.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 46.95, which is 370% above median its 10-year median of 9.98 and 364.4% above the Education industry median of 10.11. Lincoln Educational Services' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lincoln Educational Services (LINC), the current EV-to-EBIT is 46.95 as of Jul. 31, 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 $42.00 is trading 120.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.04.
GuruFocus considers Lincoln Educational Services to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LINC:
EV-to-EBIT: 46.95 (370% above median its 10-year median of 9.98)
GF Value™: $19.04 vs. price of $42.00 (120.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 364.4% above the Education median (#181 of 199)
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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