Lincoln Educational ServicesLINC +1.49%63 Quick Ratio is 0.80 as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 1.01. 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 264 Education companies, Lincoln Educational Services ranks worse than 73.11% on this metric.
Lincoln Educational Services has a quick ratio of 0.80. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lincoln Educational Services's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LINC'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.6 Med: 1.01 Max: 2.03
Current: 0.8
During the past 13 years, Lincoln Educational Services's highest Quick Ratio was 2.03. The lowest was 0.60. And the median was 1.01.
LINC's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 73.11% of 264
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 1.455
vs LINC: 0.80
Lincoln Educational Services (NAS:LINC) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Lincoln Educational Services Quick Ratio Related Terms
Lincoln Educational Services Quick 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 Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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 Quick Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lincoln Educational Services's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lincoln Educational Services's Quick Ratio falls into.
Lincoln Educational Services Quick Ratio Calculation
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
* 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 Quick Ratio of 0.80 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Lincoln Educational Services and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 1.01. Over the past decade, Lincoln Educational Services' Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 2.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Lincoln Educational Services ranks #193 out of 264 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 73.1%.
Is Lincoln Educational Services' Quick Ratio too high?
Lincoln Educational Services' current Quick Ratio of 0.80 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 1.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.60 to a high of 2.03. The Education industry median Quick Ratio is 1.46. Lincoln Educational Services' value of 0.80 is 45% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lincoln Educational Services ranks #193 out of 264 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' Quick Ratio compare to DAO and COUR?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Lincoln Educational Services ranks #193 out of 264 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Lincoln Educational Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.46. Lincoln Educational Services' value of 0.80 is 45% below this benchmark. Historically, Lincoln Educational Services' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 2.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.01 vs. the industry median of 1.46, 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 Quick Ratio for an Education company?
The median Quick Ratio among Education companies is 1.46, based on 264 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lincoln Educational Services's current Quick Ratio of 0.80 is 45% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Lincoln Educational Services and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lincoln Educational Services's current Quick Ratio is 0.80, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 1.01. 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 Quick Ratio is 0.80, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 1.01 and 45% below the Education industry median of 1.46. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lincoln Educational Services (LINC), the current Quick Ratio is 0.80 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:
Quick Ratio: 0.80 (21% below median its 10-year median of 1.01)
GF Value™: $18.81 vs. price of $47.81 (154.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 45% below the Education median (#193 of 264)
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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