LINC (Lincoln Educational Services) ROCE %: 6.54% (As of Mar. 2026)


LINC Lincoln Educational Services Corp LINC
63 GF Score
Price $47.85
GF Value $18.81
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Lincoln Educational Services ROCE %?

Lincoln Educational Services LINC +1.57% 63 ROCE % is 6.54% as of Mar. 2026. 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Lincoln Educational Services's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.54%.

Lincoln Educational Services  (NAS:LINC) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Lincoln Educational Services ROCE % Related Terms

Lincoln Educational Services ROCE % Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Lincoln Educational Services's ROCE % can be seen below:

* 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 ROCE % Chart

Lincoln Educational Services Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 24.16 7.12 14.16 5.59 7.99

Lincoln Educational Services Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROCE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.09 3.29 6.89 17.61 6.54
LINC
63GF Score
Lincoln Educational Services Corp LINC
ROCE % is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Lincoln Educational Services ROCE % Calculation

Lincoln Educational Services's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=29.512/( ( (436.556 - 90.212) + (493.164 - 100.709) )/ 2 )
=29.512/( (346.344+392.455)/ 2 )
=29.512/369.3995
=7.99 %

Lincoln Educational Services's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=25.748/( ( (493.164 - 100.709) + (486.734 - 92.299) )/ 2 )
=25.748/( ( 392.455 + 394.435 )/ 2 )
=25.748/393.445
=6.54 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 6.54% mean?
Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) has a ROCE % of 6.54% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Lincoln Educational Services' ROCE % too high?
Lincoln Educational Services' current ROCE % is 6.54%. The Education industry median ROCE % is 8.19. Lincoln Educational Services' value of 6.54% is 20.1% below this industry median. 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' ROCE % compare to DAO and COUR?
Lincoln Educational Services' ROCE % of 6.54% can be compared against companies in the Education industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.19. Lincoln Educational Services' value of 6.54% is 20.1% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for an Education company?
The median ROCE % among Education companies is 8.19, based on 262 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lincoln Educational Services's current ROCE % of 6.54% is 20.1% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Education industry, the median ROCE % is 8.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lincoln Educational Services's current ROCE % is 6.54%. 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 $47.85 — trading 154.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 6.54% and 20.1% below the Education industry median of 8.19. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lincoln Educational Services (LINC), the current ROCE % is 6.54% 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 $47.85 is trading 154.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.81. GuruFocus considers Lincoln Educational Services to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LINC:

  • ROCE %: 6.54%
  • GF Value™: $18.81 vs. price of $47.85 (154.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 20.1% below the Education median

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

Get the complete analysis for LINC

ROCE % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$47.85
Price
$18.81
GF Value