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Consumer Defensive - Education & Training Services - NASDAQ - US
$ 16.11
5.16 %
$ 509 M
Market Cap
50.34
P/E
1. INTRINSIC VALUE

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Apr, 8, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one LINC stock under the worst case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 16.1 USD, Lincoln Educational Services Corporation is HIDDEN

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Apr, 8, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one LINC stock under the base case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 16.1 USD, Lincoln Educational Services Corporation is HIDDEN

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Apr, 8, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one LINC stock under the best case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 16.1 USD, Lincoln Educational Services Corporation is HIDDEN

2. FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS

Price Chart LINC

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$19.0$19.0$18.0$18.0$17.0$17.0$16.0$16.0$15.0$15.0$14.0$14.0$13.0$13.0$12.0$12.015 Oct15 OctNov '24Nov '2415 Nov15 NovDec '24Dec '2415 Dec15 DecJan '25Jan '2515 Jan15 JanFeb '25Feb '2515 Feb15 FebMar '25Mar '2515 Mar15 MarApr '25Apr '25
FINANCIALS
440 M REVENUE
16.40%
15.2 M OPERATING INCOME
-54.50%
9.89 M NET INCOME
-61.95%
29.3 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
14.66%
-47 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
-637.41%
-3.33 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
-13.11%
119 M REVENUE
4.34%
10.9 M OPERATING INCOME
87.72%
6.83 M NET INCOME
72.88%
30.3 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
440.47%
-24.8 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
-29.07%
-216 K FINANCING CASH FLOW
-38.50%
Balance Sheet Lincoln Educational Services Corporation
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Current Assets 111 M
Cash & Short-Term Investments 59.3 M
Receivables 43 M
Other Current Assets 9 M
Non-Current Assets 325 M
Long-Term Investments 0
PP&E 266 M
Other Non-Current Assets 59 M
13.58 %9.85 %61.00 %13.51 %Total Assets$436.6m
Current Liabilities 90.2 M
Accounts Payable 37 M
Short-Term Debt 9.5 M
Other Current Liabilities 43.7 M
Non-Current Liabilities 168 M
Long-Term Debt 168 M
Other Non-Current Liabilities 16 K
14.33 %3.68 %16.91 %65.07 %Total Liabilities$258.3m
EFFICIENCY
Earnings Waterfall Lincoln Educational Services Corporation
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Revenue 440 M
Cost Of Revenue 182 M
Gross Profit 258 M
Operating Expenses 244 M
Operating Income 15.2 M
Other Expenses 5.29 M
Net Income 9.89 M
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RATIOS
58.70% GROSS MARGIN
58.70%
3.45% OPERATING MARGIN
3.45%
2.25% NET MARGIN
2.25%
5.55% ROE
5.55%
2.27% ROA
2.27%
2.87% ROIC
2.87%
FREE CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
Free Cash Flow Analysis Lincoln Educational Services Corporation
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Net Income 9.89 M
Depreciation & Amortization 11.3 M
Capital Expenditures -56.9 M
Stock-Based Compensation 4.63 M
Change in Working Capital 0
Others 5.69 M
Free Cash Flow -27.6 M
3. WALL STREET ANALYSTS ESTIMATES
Wall Street Analysts Price Targets Lincoln Educational Services Corporation
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Wall Street analysts predict an average 1-year price target for LINC of $14.7 , with forecasts ranging from a low of $14 to a high of $15 .
LINC Lowest Price Target Wall Street Target
14 USD -13.10%
LINC Average Price Target Wall Street Target
14.7 USD -8.96%
LINC Highest Price Target Wall Street Target
15 USD -6.89%
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4. DIVIDEND ANALYSIS
5. COMPETITION
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6. Ownership
Insider Ownership Lincoln Educational Services Corporation
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9.06 M USD 4
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7. News
Lincoln Educational Services Expands Credit Facility to Support Growth Initiatives Increased Financial Liquidity, Coupled with a Robust Balance Sheet, Provides Resources for Sustained Growth and Success Increased Financial Liquidity, Coupled with a Robust Balance Sheet, Provides Resources for Sustained Growth and Success globenewswire.com - 1 month ago
Lincoln Educational Services: Let Your Winners Run Lincoln Educational Services has delivered a ~200% gain since 2022, driven by a consistently strong story and impressive performance amid challenging conditions. Initially a deep value play, LINC's valuation has expanded to about 9x EBITDA for 2025, reflecting its robust growth prospects. The demand for Lincoln graduates in skilled trades and nursing remains high, and the countercyclical nature of its business model is a key strength. seekingalpha.com - 1 month ago
How This Top Small-Cap Growth Fund Wins Big In a stock market that favors the giants, it's still possible to reap big gains investing in Wall Street's small fries. The post How This Top Small-Cap Growth Fund Wins Big appeared first on Investor's Business Daily. investors.com - 1 month ago
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ:LINC ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 24, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Michael Polyviou - Investor Relations Scott Shaw - President & Chief Executive Officer Brian Meyers - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Alex Paris - Barrington Research Steven Frankel - Rosenblatt Securities Eric Martinuzzi - Lake Street Operator Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Q4 2024 Lincoln Educational Services Earnings Conference Call. seekingalpha.com - 1 month ago
Lincoln Educational Services Reports Strong Results for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024; Provides Outlook for Continued Strong Growth in 2025 PARSIPPANY, N.J., Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (Nasdaq: LINC) today announced financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, as well as recent business developments. globenewswire.com - 1 month ago
PRDO vs. LINC: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now? Investors looking for stocks in the Schools sector might want to consider either Perdoceo Education (PRDO) or Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks? zacks.com - 1 month ago
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation Schedules Fourth Quarter and Year End 2024 Earnings Release and Conference Call PARSIPPANY, N.J., Feb. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (Nasdaq: LINC) (“Lincoln”) announced today that it will host a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and year-end financial results on Monday, February 24, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. globenewswire.com - 2 months ago
Lincoln Gains 33% in 3 Months: Here's What's Driving the Stock LINC stock benefits from the growing demand for alternative educational options in America, corporate partnerships and the implementation of the Lincoln 10.0 platform. zacks.com - 3 months ago
Are Consumer Discretionary Stocks Lagging Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) This Year? Here is how Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) and Adtalem Global Education (ATGE) have performed compared to their sector so far this year. zacks.com - 4 months ago
5 School Stocks to Add to Your Portfolios Before Moving Into 2025 We have listed five stocks to watch as the US education sector is set for growth in 2025, driven by increasing enrollment and technological advancements. zacks.com - 4 months ago
Lincoln Educational Services Expands Footprint with Second Campus in New York Parsippany, NJ, Dec. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ: LINC), a national leader in specialized technical training for more than 75 years, today announced that it has signed a lease for a new campus in Hicksville, New York, representing the Company's second campus in New York and 11th in the tri-state area. The campus demonstrates a commitment to its strategic growth plan, and follows the successful launch of the Company's newest campus in East Point, Georgia earlier this year. globenewswire.com - 4 months ago
Is Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) Stock Outpacing Its Consumer Discretionary Peers This Year? Here is how Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) and Adtalem Global Education (ATGE) have performed compared to their sector so far this year. zacks.com - 4 months ago
8. Profile Summary

Lincoln Educational Services Corporation LINC

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COUNTRY US
INDUSTRY Education & Training Services
MARKET CAP $ 509 M
Dividend Yield 0.00%
Description Lincoln Educational Services Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides various career-oriented post-secondary education services to high school graduates and working adults in the United States. The company operates in two segments: Transportation and Skilled Trades, and Healthcare and Other Professions. It offers associate's degree, and diploma and certificate programs in automotive technology; skilled trades programs, including electrical, heating and air conditioning repair, welding, computerized numerical control, and electrical and electronic systems technology; health science programs comprising nursing, dental and medical assistant, claim examiner, medical administrative assistant, etc.; hospitality services programs, such as culinary, therapeutic massage, cosmetology, and aesthetics; and information technology programs. The company operates 22 schools in 14 states under the Lincoln Technical Institute, Lincoln College of Technology, Lincoln Culinary Institute, Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts and Sciences, and other brand names. As of December 31, 2021, it had 13,059 students enrolled at 22 campuses. The company was founded in 1946 and is based in Parsippany, New Jersey.
Contact 14 Sylvan Way, Parsippany, NJ, 07054 https://www.lincolntech.edu
IPO Date June 23, 2005
Employees 1875
Officers Mr. Brian K. Meyers CPA Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer Mr. Valerian J. Thomas Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer Mr. Scott Watkins Chief Marketing Officer Mr. Francis S. Giglio Senior Vice President of Compliance & Regulatory Services Mr. Stephen E. Ace Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer Mr. Scott M. Shaw President, Chief Executive Officer & Director Ms. Alexandra M. Luster J.D. Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary