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Lincoln Educational ServicesFRA:K1L 61 PEG Ratio is 36.63 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 3200% above its 10-year median of 1.11. 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. Among 91 Education companies, Lincoln Educational Services ranks worse than 94.51% on this metric.
* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lincoln Educational Services's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:K1L'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.19 Med: 1.11 Max: 53.61
Current: 35.41
During the past 13 years, Lincoln Educational Services's highest PEG Ratio was 53.61. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 1.11.
FRA:K1L's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 94.51% of 91
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 0.83
vs FRA:K1L: 35.41
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Lincoln Educational Services (FRA:K1L) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
Lincoln Educational Services PEG Ratio Related Terms
Lincoln Educational Services PEG 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 PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG 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 PEG Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lincoln Educational Services's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lincoln Educational Services's PEG Ratio 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.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
Lincoln Educational Services (FRA:K1L) has a PEG Ratio of 36.63 as of Jul. 23, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Lincoln Educational Services and its competitors. This is 3200% above median its historical median of 1.11. Over the past decade, Lincoln Educational Services' PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 53.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Lincoln Educational Services ranks #86 out of 91 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 94.5%.
Is Lincoln Educational Services' PEG Ratio too high?
Lincoln Educational Services' current PEG Ratio of 36.63 is 3200% above median its 10-year median of 1.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 53.61. The Education industry median PEG Ratio is 0.83. Lincoln Educational Services' value of 36.63 is 4313.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lincoln Educational Services ranks #86 out of 91 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' PEG Ratio compare to COUR and STRA?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Lincoln Educational Services ranks #86 out of 91 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Lincoln Educational Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 0.83. Lincoln Educational Services' value of 36.63 is 4313.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Lincoln Educational Services' own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 53.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.11 vs. the industry median of 0.83, 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 PEG Ratio for an Education company?
The median PEG Ratio among Education companies is 0.83, based on 91 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lincoln Educational Services's current PEG Ratio of 36.63 is 4313.3% 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Lincoln Educational Services and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median PEG Ratio is 0.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lincoln Educational Services's current PEG Ratio is 36.63, which is 3200% above median its own 10-year median of 1.11. 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 PEG Ratio is 36.63, which is 3200% above median its 10-year median of 1.11 and 4313.3% above the Education industry median of 0.83. 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 PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lincoln Educational Services (FRA:K1L), the current PEG Ratio is 36.63 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 (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:
PEG Ratio: 36.63 (3200% above median its 10-year median of 1.11)
GF Value™: €16.32 vs. price of €35.40 (116.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4313.3% above the Education median (#86 of 91)
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 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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