Lincoln Educational ServicesLINC +1.57%63 PB Ratio is 7.62 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 335% above its 10-year median of 1.75. 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 257 Education companies, Lincoln Educational Services ranks worse than 93.77% on this metric.
Lincoln Educational Services Corp stock PB Ratio (=7.51) is close to 10-year high of 7.83.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lincoln Educational Services's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LINC'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5 Med: 1.75 Max: 7.83
Current: 7.63
During the past 13 years, Lincoln Educational Services's highest PB Ratio was 7.83. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 1.75.
LINC's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 93.77% of 257
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 1.4
vs LINC: 7.63
During the past 12 months, Lincoln Educational Services's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Lincoln Educational Services was 51.10% per year. The lowest was -31.10% per year. And the median was 10.70% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Lincoln Educational Services (NAS:LINC) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Lincoln Educational Services PB Ratio Related Terms
Lincoln Educational Services PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lincoln Educational Services's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lincoln Educational Services's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) has a PB Ratio of 7.62 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Lincoln Educational Services and its competitors. This is 335% above median its historical median of 1.75. Over the past decade, Lincoln Educational Services' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 7.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Lincoln Educational Services ranks #241 out of 257 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 93.8%.
Is Lincoln Educational Services' PB Ratio too high?
Lincoln Educational Services' current PB Ratio of 7.62 is 335% above median its 10-year median of 1.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 7.83. The Education industry median PB Ratio is 1.40. Lincoln Educational Services' value of 7.62 is 444.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lincoln Educational Services ranks #241 out of 257 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' PB Ratio compare to DAO and COUR?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Lincoln Educational Services ranks #241 out of 257 companies for PB Ratio. This places Lincoln Educational Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.40. Lincoln Educational Services' value of 7.62 is 444.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Lincoln Educational Services' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 7.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.75 vs. the industry median of 1.40, 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 PB Ratio for an Education company?
The median PB Ratio among Education companies is 1.40, based on 257 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lincoln Educational Services's current PB Ratio of 7.62 is 444.3% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Lincoln Educational Services and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lincoln Educational Services's current PB Ratio is 7.62, which is 335% above median its own 10-year median of 1.75. 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 $47.82 — trading 154.2% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 7.62, which is 335% above median its 10-year median of 1.75 and 444.3% above the Education industry median of 1.40. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lincoln Educational Services (LINC), the current PB Ratio is 7.62 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 $47.82 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:
PB Ratio: 7.62 (335% above median its 10-year median of 1.75)
GF Value™: $18.81 vs. price of $47.82 (154.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 444.3% above the Education median (#241 of 257)
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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