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Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past year, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous year to the current year. A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance. Lincoln Educational Services's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.30%.
LINC's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 59.56% of 136
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: -0.6
vs LINC: -0.30
Lincoln Educational Services (NAS:LINC) 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Lincoln Educational Services 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
LINC vs APEI, PXED, GOTU: 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Lincoln Educational Services's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 1-Year Share Buyback 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 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lincoln Educational Services's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lincoln Educational Services's 1-Year Share Buyback 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.
What does a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.30 mean?
Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) has a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.30 as of Jun. 2026. The 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past year, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous year to the current year. View historical data for Lincoln Educational Services and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lincoln Educational Services ranks #55 out of 136 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 40.4%.
Is Lincoln Educational Services' 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Lincoln Educational Services' current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.30. Based on the distribution chart, Lincoln Educational Services ranks #55 out of 136 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lincoln Educational Services has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lincoln Educational Services' 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to APEI and PXED?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Lincoln Educational Services ranks #55 out of 136 companies for 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Lincoln Educational Services in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio for an Education company?
A good 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Education industry context. However, 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past year, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous year to the current year. View historical data for Lincoln Educational Services and its competitors. Lincoln Educational Services's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.30. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.51, compared to a current price of $25.06 — trading 16.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.30. Lincoln Educational Services' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lincoln Educational Services (LINC), the current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.30 as of Jun. 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 $25.06 is trading 16.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.51.
GuruFocus considers Lincoln Educational Services to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LINC:
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.30
GF Value™: $21.51 vs. price of $25.06 (16.5% above fair value)
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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