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The historical rank and industry rank for Lincoln Educational Services's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
LINC'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -192.15 Med: -9.25 Max: 223.68
Current: 39.12
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Lincoln Educational Services was 223.68. The lowest was -192.15. And the median was -9.25.
LINC's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 85.86% of 198
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 9.575
vs LINC: 39.12
EV-to-FCF 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-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF 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 $24.46.
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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Lincoln Educational Services EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Lincoln Educational Services EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lincoln Educational Services's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lincoln Educational Services's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Lincoln Educational Services's current Enterprise Value is $959.8 Mil.
Lincoln Educational Services's Free Cash Flow 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 $24.5 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-FCF of 39.12 as of Sep. 09, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Lincoln Educational Services and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lincoln Educational Services ranks #170 out of 198 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 85.9%.
Is Lincoln Educational Services' EV-to-FCF too high?
Lincoln Educational Services' current EV-to-FCF is 39.12. The Education industry median EV-to-FCF is 9.58. Lincoln Educational Services' value of 39.12 is 308.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lincoln Educational Services ranks #170 out of 198 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lincoln Educational Services has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lincoln Educational Services' EV-to-FCF compare to APEI and PXED?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Lincoln Educational Services ranks #170 out of 198 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Lincoln Educational Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 9.58. Lincoln Educational Services' value of 39.12 is 308.6% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for an Education company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Education companies is 9.58, based on 198 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lincoln Educational Services's current EV-to-FCF of 39.12 is 308.6% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Lincoln Educational Services and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 9.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lincoln Educational Services's current EV-to-FCF is 39.12. 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 $21.50, compared to a current price of $24.46 — trading 13.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 39.12 and 308.6% above the Education industry median of 9.58. Lincoln Educational Services' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lincoln Educational Services (LINC), the current EV-to-FCF is 39.12 as of Sep. 09, 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 $24.46 is trading 13.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.50.
GuruFocus considers Lincoln Educational Services to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LINC:
EV-to-FCF: 39.12
GF Value™: $21.50 vs. price of $24.46 (13.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 308.6% above the Education median (#170 of 198)
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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