LINC (Lincoln Educational Services) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 23, 2026)

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LINC Lincoln Educational Services Corp LINC
63 GF Score
Price $40.83
GF Value $18.99
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Lincoln Educational Services Moat Score?

Lincoln Educational Services LINC +2.08% 63 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates LINC with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.99 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 261 Education companies, Lincoln Educational Services ranks better than 95.02% on this metric.

Lincoln Educational Services has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Lincoln Educational Services has Narrow Moat: Lincoln Educational Services has a modest moat due to its specialized educational programs and some brand recognition. However, the education sector is highly competitive with low switching costs for students, limiting its market leadership and pricing power.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Lincoln Educational Services might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Lincoln Educational Services  (NAS:LINC) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Lincoln Educational Services Moat Score Related Terms

LINC vs COUR, STRA, AFYA: Moat Score Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Lincoln Educational Services's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lincoln Educational Services's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lincoln Educational Services's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 23, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Lincoln Educational Services ranks #13 out of 261 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is Lincoln Educational Services' Moat Score too high?
Lincoln Educational Services' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Lincoln Educational Services ranks #13 out of 261 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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' Moat Score compare to COUR and STRA?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Lincoln Educational Services ranks #13 out of 261 companies for Moat Score. This places Lincoln Educational Services in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Education company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Education industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Lincoln Educational Services's current Moat Score is 4. 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 $18.99, compared to a current price of $40.83 — trading 115% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Lincoln Educational Services' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lincoln Educational Services (LINC), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 23, 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 $40.83 is trading 115% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.99. GuruFocus considers Lincoln Educational Services to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LINC:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $18.99 vs. price of $40.83 (115% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges K1L:Germany
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.
63GF Score

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