Lincoln Educational Services (FRA:K1L) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.40 (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:K1L Lincoln Educational Services Corp FRA:K1L
61 GF Score
Price €35.40
GF Value €16.32
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Lincoln Educational Services LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset?

Lincoln Educational Services FRA:K1L 61 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.40 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:K1L with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

LT Debt to Total Assets is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. It is calculated as a company's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligationdivide by its Total Assets. Lincoln Educational Services's long-term debt to total assests ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.40.

Lincoln Educational Services's long-term debt to total assets ratio increased from Mar. 2025 (0.39) to Mar. 2026 (0.40). It may suggest that Lincoln Educational Services is progressively becoming more dependent on debt to grow their business.

Lincoln Educational Services  (FRA:K1L) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Explanation

LT Debt to Total Asset is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. A year-over-year decrease in this metric would suggest the company is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

Lincoln Educational Services LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Related Terms

Lincoln Educational Services LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lincoln Educational Services's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset can be seen below:

* 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Chart

Lincoln Educational Services Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset
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Lincoln Educational Services Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Lincoln Educational Services LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Calculation

Lincoln Educational Services's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (A: Dec. 2025 )/Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )
=164.623/421.162
=0.39

Lincoln Educational Services's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=169.2/421.025
=0.40

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset →
What does a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.40 mean?
Lincoln Educational Services (FRA:K1L) has a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.40 as of Mar. 2026. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Lincoln Educational Services and its competitors.
Is Lincoln Educational Services' LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset too high?
Lincoln Educational Services' current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.40. Overall, Lincoln Educational Services has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lincoln Educational Services' LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset compare to COUR and STRA?
Lincoln Educational Services' LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.40 can be compared against companies in the Education industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset for an Education company?
A good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset depends on the Education industry context. However, LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset mean?
A high LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Lincoln Educational Services and its competitors. Lincoln Educational Services's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.40. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.32, compared to a current price of €35.40 — trading 116.9% above its estimated fair value. The current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.40. Lincoln Educational Services' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset calculated?
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lincoln Educational Services (FRA:K1L), the current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.40 as of Mar. 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 €35.40 is trading 116.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €16.32. GuruFocus considers Lincoln Educational Services to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:K1L:

  • LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.40
  • GF Value™: €16.32 vs. price of €35.40 (116.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges LINC:USA
Address 14 Sylvan Way, Suite A, Parsippany, NJ, USA, 07054
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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