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What is Lincoln Educational Services EV-to-EBITDA?
Lincoln Educational ServicesFRA:K1L -0.96%71 EV-to-EBITDA is 16.23 as of Sep. 02, 2026, which is 65% above its 10-year median of 9.85. GuruFocus rates FRA:K1L with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.62 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 212 Education companies, Lincoln Educational Services ranks worse than 83.49% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Lincoln Educational Services's enterprise value is €821.9 Mil.
Lincoln Educational Services's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €50.6 Mil. Therefore, Lincoln Educational Services's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 16.23.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lincoln Educational Services's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:K1L'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.21 Med: 9.85 Max: 32.02
Current: 15.7
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Lincoln Educational Services was 32.02. The lowest was -8.21. And the median was 9.85.
FRA:K1L's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 83.49% of 212
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 7.125
vs FRA:K1L: 15.70
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
Lincoln Educational Services (FRA:K1L) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Lincoln Educational Services's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Lincoln Educational Services's share price for today is €20.60.
Lincoln Educational Services's 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 €0.617.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
* 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.
FRA:K1L vs APEI, PXED, GOTU: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Lincoln Educational Services's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lincoln Educational Services's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lincoln Educational Services's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Lincoln Educational Services's current Enterprise Value is €821.9 Mil.
Lincoln Educational Services's EBITDA 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 €50.6 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 (FRA:K1L) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 16.23 as of Sep. 02, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Lincoln Educational Services. This is 65% above median its historical median of 9.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Lincoln Educational Services ranks #177 out of 212 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 83.5%.
Is Lincoln Educational Services' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Lincoln Educational Services' current EV-to-EBITDA of 16.23 is 65% above median its 10-year median of 9.85. The Education industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.13. Lincoln Educational Services' value of 16.23 is 127.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lincoln Educational Services ranks #177 out of 212 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lincoln Educational Services has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lincoln Educational Services' EV-to-EBITDA compare to APEI and PXED?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Lincoln Educational Services ranks #177 out of 212 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Lincoln Educational Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.13. Lincoln Educational Services' value of 16.23 is 127.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.85 vs. the industry median of 7.13, 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-EBITDA for an Education company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Education companies is 7.13, based on 212 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lincoln Educational Services's current EV-to-EBITDA of 16.23 is 127.8% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Lincoln Educational Services. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lincoln Educational Services's current EV-to-EBITDA is 16.23, which is 65% above median its own 10-year median of 9.85. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €18.62, compared to a current price of €20.60 — trading 10.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 16.23, which is 65% above median its 10-year median of 9.85 and 127.8% above the Education industry median of 7.13. Lincoln Educational Services' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lincoln Educational Services (FRA:K1L), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 16.23 as of Sep. 02, 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 €20.60 is trading 10.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €18.62.
GuruFocus considers Lincoln Educational Services to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:K1L:
EV-to-EBITDA: 16.23 (65% above median its 10-year median of 9.85)
GF Value™: €18.62 vs. price of €20.60 (10.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 127.8% above the Education median (#177 of 212)
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 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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