Lincoln Educational Services Corporation
LINCConsumer DefensiveNASDAQEducation & Training Services
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the consumer defensive sector, Lincoln Educational Services Corporation focuses on Education & Training Services services and products. Lincoln Educational Services Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides various career-oriented postsecondary education services to high school graduates and working adults in the United. Valued at $687.7M, LINC is a small-cap name in its sector. It operates in two segments, Campus Operations and Transitional.
Market Cap
$687.7M
Beta
0.83
P/E (TTM)
30.11
P/E (Fwd)
20.73
EPS (TTM)
$0.72
EPS (Fwd)
$1.05
ROE
11.9%
ROA
4.2%
Cash
$44.2M
Total Debt
$228.1M
Free CF
$5.2M
52W Change
-6.3%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where LINC stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 8, 2026 close, LINC finished 41.57% below its 150-day moving average ($38.92) and 37.03% below its 200-day moving average ($36.11). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is LINC overbought or oversold?
At the October 8, 2026 close, LINC's RSI(14) was 26.2, in oversold territory (below 30). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
The company holds $44.2M in cash, though total debt stands at $228.1M. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. Free cash flow comes in at $5.2M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. ROE of 11.9% points to decent capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 4.2% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has grown from $348.3M (2022) to $518.2M (2025), reflecting a 49% increase over the period.
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Lincoln Educational Services Corporation and its sector.