Lincoln Educational ServicesLINC +1.49%63 Median PS Value is $8.26 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 429% above its 10-year median of 1.56. GuruFocus rates LINC with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 104 Education companies, Lincoln Educational Services ranks worse than 98.08% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lincoln Educational Services's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
LINC'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2 Med: 1.56 Max: 5.8
Current: 5.79
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Lincoln Educational Services was 5.80. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 1.56.
LINC's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked worse than 98.08% of 104
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 0.755
vs LINC: 5.79
Lincoln Educational Services (NAS:LINC) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
Lincoln Educational Services's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
47.81
/
8.26
=
5.79
* 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 Median PS Value Related Terms
Lincoln Educational Services Median PS Value 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.
Lincoln Educational Services Median PS Value Chart
LINC vs DAO, COUR, AFYA: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Lincoln Educational Services's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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 Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lincoln Educational Services's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lincoln Educational Services's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 0.475.
Lincoln Educational Services's Revenue per Share 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 $17.388.
* 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 Median PS Value of $8.26 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Lincoln Educational Services and its competitors. This is 429% above median its historical median of 1.56. Over the past decade, Lincoln Educational Services' Median PS Value has ranged from 0.20 to 5.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Lincoln Educational Services ranks #102 out of 104 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 98.1%.
Is Lincoln Educational Services' Median PS Value too high?
Lincoln Educational Services' current Median PS Value of $8.26 is 429% above median its 10-year median of 1.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 5.80. The Education industry median Median PS Value is 0.76. Lincoln Educational Services' value of $8.26 is 994% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lincoln Educational Services ranks #102 out of 104 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' Median PS Value compare to DAO and COUR?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Lincoln Educational Services ranks #102 out of 104 companies for Median PS Value. This places Lincoln Educational Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 0.76. Lincoln Educational Services' value of $8.26 is 994% above this benchmark. Historically, Lincoln Educational Services' own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.20 to 5.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.56 vs. the industry median of 0.76, 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 Median PS Value for an Education company?
The median Median PS Value among Education companies is 0.76, based on 104 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lincoln Educational Services's current Median PS Value of $8.26 is 994% 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 Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Lincoln Educational Services and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Median PS Value is 0.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lincoln Educational Services's current Median PS Value is $8.26, which is 429% above median its own 10-year median of 1.56. 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 $18.81, compared to a current price of $47.81 — trading 154.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is $8.26, which is 429% above median its 10-year median of 1.56 and 994% above the Education industry median of 0.76. Lincoln Educational Services' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lincoln Educational Services (LINC), the current Median PS Value is $8.26 as of Jun. 24, 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 $47.81 is trading 154.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.81.
GuruFocus considers Lincoln Educational Services to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LINC:
Median PS Value: $8.26 (429% above median its 10-year median of 1.56)
GF Value™: $18.81 vs. price of $47.81 (154.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 994% above the Education median (#102 of 104)
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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