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Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
Lincoln Educational Services's 10-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 67.15%.
LINC's 10-Year RORE % is ranked better than 92.25% of 129
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 5.66
vs LINC: 67.15
Lincoln Educational Services (NAS:LINC) 10-Year RORE % Explanation
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 10-year period is chosen.
Be Aware
Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
Lincoln Educational Services 10-Year RORE % Related Terms
Lincoln Educational Services 10-Year RORE % 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.
LINC vs COUR, STRA, AFYA: 10-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Lincoln Educational Services's 10-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 10-Year RORE % 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 10-Year RORE % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lincoln Educational Services's 10-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lincoln Educational Services's 10-Year RORE % 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.
In the calculation of 10-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 10-year before.
Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) has a 10-Year RORE % of 67.15 as of Mar. 2026. 10-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 10-year. View historical data on Lincoln Educational Services and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lincoln Educational Services ranks #10 out of 129 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 7.8%.
Is Lincoln Educational Services' 10-Year RORE % too high?
Lincoln Educational Services' current 10-Year RORE % is 67.15. The Education industry median 10-Year RORE % is 5.66. Lincoln Educational Services' value of 67.15 is 1086.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lincoln Educational Services ranks #10 out of 129 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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' 10-Year RORE % compare to COUR and STRA?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Lincoln Educational Services ranks #10 out of 129 companies for 10-Year RORE %. This places Lincoln Educational Services in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 10-Year RORE % is 5.66. Lincoln Educational Services' value of 67.15 is 1086.4% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 10-Year RORE % for an Education company?
The median 10-Year RORE % among Education companies is 5.66, based on 129 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 10-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 10-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lincoln Educational Services's current 10-Year RORE % of 67.15 is 1086.4% 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 10-Year RORE % mean?
A high 10-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 10-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 10-year. View historical data on Lincoln Educational Services and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median 10-Year RORE % is 5.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lincoln Educational Services's current 10-Year RORE % is 67.15. 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 $18.99, compared to a current price of $41.04 — trading 116.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 10-Year RORE % is 67.15 and 1086.4% above the Education industry median of 5.66. Lincoln Educational Services' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 10-Year RORE % calculated?
10-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lincoln Educational Services (LINC), the current 10-Year RORE % is 67.15 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 $41.04 is trading 116.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.99.
GuruFocus considers Lincoln Educational Services to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LINC:
10-Year RORE %: 67.15
GF Value™: $18.99 vs. price of $41.04 (116.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1086.4% above the Education median (#10 of 129)
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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