What is Lincoln Educational Services Net Margin %?
Lincoln Educational ServicesLINC +1.49%63 Net Margin % is 3.03% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 2.94. 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 258 Education companies, Lincoln Educational Services ranks worse than 54.65% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lincoln Educational Services's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LINC'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.91 Med: 2.94 Max: 16.57
Current: 4.11
LINC's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 54.65% of 258
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 5.72
vs LINC: 4.11
Lincoln Educational Services (NAS:LINC) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Lincoln Educational Services Net Margin % Related Terms
Lincoln Educational Services Net Margin % 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lincoln Educational Services's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lincoln Educational Services's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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 Net Margin % of 3.03% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Lincoln Educational Services and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Lincoln Educational Services ranks #141 out of 258 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 54.7%.
Is Lincoln Educational Services' Net Margin % too high?
Lincoln Educational Services' current Net Margin % of 3.03% is near median its 10-year median of 2.94. The Education industry median Net Margin % is 5.72. Lincoln Educational Services' value of 3.03% is 47% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lincoln Educational Services ranks #141 out of 258 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' Net Margin % compare to DAO and COUR?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Lincoln Educational Services ranks #141 out of 258 companies for Net Margin %. This places Lincoln Educational Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.72. Lincoln Educational Services' value of 3.03% is 47% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.94 vs. the industry median of 5.72, Lincoln Educational Services has consistently been below 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 Net Margin % for an Education company?
The median Net Margin % among Education companies is 5.72, based on 258 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lincoln Educational Services's current Net Margin % of 3.03% is 47% below 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Lincoln Educational Services and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Net Margin % is 5.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lincoln Educational Services's current Net Margin % is 3.03%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.94. 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 Net Margin % is 3.03%, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.94 and 47% below the Education industry median of 5.72. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lincoln Educational Services (LINC), the current Net Margin % is 3.03% 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 (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:
Net Margin %: 3.03% (near median its 10-year median of 2.94)
GF Value™: $18.81 vs. price of $47.81 (154.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47% below the Education median (#141 of 258)
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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