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Lincoln Educational ServicesLINC -0.60%75 EV-to-OCF is 12.07 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 11.92. GuruFocus rates LINC with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.39 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 264 Education companies, Lincoln Educational Services ranks worse than 73.48% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lincoln Educational Services's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
LINC'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4808.61 Med: 11.92 Max: 246.59
Current: 12.07
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Lincoln Educational Services was 246.59. The lowest was -4808.61. And the median was 11.92.
LINC's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 73.48% of 264
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 6.43
vs LINC: 12.07
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 (NAS:LINC) EV-to-OCF Explanation
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 $29.98.
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 $0.720.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Lincoln Educational Services EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Lincoln Educational Services EV-to-OCF 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-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lincoln Educational Services's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lincoln Educational Services's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Lincoln Educational Services's current Enterprise Value is $1,134.9 Mil.
Lincoln Educational Services's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $94.0 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-OCF of 12.07 as of Aug. 15, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 11.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Lincoln Educational Services ranks #194 out of 264 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 73.5%.
Is Lincoln Educational Services' EV-to-OCF too high?
Lincoln Educational Services' current EV-to-OCF of 12.07 is near median its 10-year median of 11.92. The Education industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.43. Lincoln Educational Services' value of 12.07 is 87.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lincoln Educational Services ranks #194 out of 264 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lincoln Educational Services has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lincoln Educational Services' EV-to-OCF compare to AFYA and COUR?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Lincoln Educational Services ranks #194 out of 264 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Lincoln Educational Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.43. Lincoln Educational Services' value of 12.07 is 87.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.92 vs. the industry median of 6.43, 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-OCF for an Education company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Education companies is 6.43, based on 264 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lincoln Educational Services's current EV-to-OCF of 12.07 is 87.7% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 6.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lincoln Educational Services's current EV-to-OCF is 12.07, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.92. 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 $21.39, compared to a current price of $29.98 — trading 40.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 12.07, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.92 and 87.7% above the Education industry median of 6.43. 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 EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lincoln Educational Services (LINC), the current EV-to-OCF is 12.07 as of Aug. 15, 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 $29.98 is trading 40.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.39.
GuruFocus considers Lincoln Educational Services to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LINC:
EV-to-OCF: 12.07 (near median its 10-year median of 11.92)
GF Value™: $21.39 vs. price of $29.98 (40.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 87.7% above the Education median (#194 of 264)
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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