Lincoln Educational Services Corporation
LINCConsumer DefensiveNASDAQEducation & Training Services · Last scanned Sep 9, 2026
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Daily timeframeLincoln 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 $787.0M, LINC is a small-cap name in its sector. It operates in two segments, Campus Operations and Transitional.
Market Cap
$787.0M
Beta
0.79
P/E (TTM)
33.99
P/E (Fwd)
23.72
EPS (TTM)
$0.73
EPS (Fwd)
$1.05
ROE
11.9%
ROA
4.2%
Cash
$44.2M
Total Debt
$228.1M
Free CF
$5.2M
52W Change
34.9%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where LINC stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 3, 2026 close, LINC finished 38.02% below its 150-day moving average ($39.95) and 30.92% below its 200-day moving average ($35.84). 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 September 3, 2026 close, LINC's RSI(14) was 16.4, 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. Annual free cash flow of $5.2M supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. Return on equity stands at 11.9%, which is decent for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. 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.
The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing LINC's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.