LINC Lincoln Educational Services PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current P/E ratio for Lincoln Educational Services stock as of Apr 1, 2025 is 50.5. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $0.32 and the stock price of $16.16 per share. The PE ratio has increased by 40% from its last 4 quarters average of 36.1.
LINC PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Lincoln Educational Services for the last nine years is 15.25. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 50.5 is in line with the historical average. Analyzing the last nine years, LINC's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Dec 2024 quarter at 49.44, when the price was $15.82 and the EPS was $0.32. The lowest point was recorded in the Mar 2021 quarter, when it reached 3.84 with a price of $6.41 and an EPS of $1.67.
Lincoln Educational Services PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 323.65% in 2024
Maximum annual decrease: -87.08% in 2020
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 49.44 | 323.65% | $15.82 | $0.32 |
| 2023 | 11.67 | -27.43% | $10.04 | $0.86 |
| 2022 | 16.08 | 123.96% | $5.79 | $0.36 |
| 2021 | 7.18 | 64.68% | $7.47 | $1.04 |
| 2020 | 4.36 | -87.08% | $6.5 | $1.49 |
| 2019 | 33.75 | N/A | $2.7 | $0.08 |
| 2018 | N/A | N/A | $3.2 | -$0.27 |
| 2017 | N/A | N/A | $2.02 | -$0.48 |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A | $1.92 | -$1.21 |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A | $1.99 | -$0.14 |
| 2014 | N/A | N/A | $2.8 | -$2.46 |
| 2013 | N/A | N/A | $4.98 | -$2.28 |
| 2012 | N/A | N/A | $5.59 | -$1.68 |
| 2011 | 9.88 | 82.29% | $7.9 | $0.8 |
| 2010 | 5.42 | -53.2% | $15.51 | $2.86 |
Lincoln Educational Services PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 49.44 | 32.51% | $15.82 | $0.32 |
| Sep 2024 | 37.31 | -18.22% | $11.94 | $0.32 |
| Jun 2024 | 45.62 | 275.47% | $11.86 | $0.26 |
| Mar 2024 | 12.15 | 4.11% | $10.33 | $0.85 |
| Dec 2023 | 11.67 | 24.28% | $10.04 | $0.86 |
| Sep 2023 | 9.39 | 29.52% | $8.45 | $0.9 |
| Jun 2023 | 7.25 | -53.88% | $6.74 | $0.93 |
| Mar 2023 | 15.72 | -2.24% | $5.66 | $0.36 |
| Dec 2022 | 16.08 | 148.15% | $5.79 | $0.36 |
| Sep 2022 | 6.48 | -12.67% | $5.44 | $0.84 |
| Jun 2022 | 7.42 | -5.6% | $6.31 | $0.85 |
| Mar 2022 | 7.86 | 9.47% | $7.15 | $0.91 |
| Dec 2021 | 7.18 | 86.98% | $7.47 | $1.04 |
| Sep 2021 | 3.84 | -15.6% | $6.69 | $1.74 |
| Jun 2021 | 4.55 | 18.49% | $7.78 | $1.71 |
LINC average PE ratio chart
LINC's current PE ratio is higher than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
LINC PE vs peers
LINC's PE ratio is less than its peer stock CECO, but it is above ESI's and LOPE's. Lincoln Educational Services is currently trading at a higher PE ratio (50.5) than its peers average of 34.3.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| STRA Strategic Education Inc | 17.78 | $2.1B |
| ESI Element Solutions Inc | 22.47 | $5.5B |
| LOPE Grand Canyon Education Inc | 23.27 | $5.19B |
| DV DoubleVerify Holdings Inc | 40.58 | $2.22B |
| APEI American Public Education Inc | 40.61 | $416.6M |
| LINC Lincoln Educational Services Corp | 52 | $525.7M |
| CECO Ceco Environmental Corp. | 57.7 | $747.04M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Lincoln Educational Services's PE ratio?
LINC stock has a price to earnings ratio of 50.5 as of Apr 1, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Lincoln Educational Services (LINC)?
The average PE ratio for LINC stock over the past 3 years is 19.87.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Lincoln Educational Services (LINC)?
The average PE ratio for LINC stock over the past 5 years is 14.48.
What is the highest PE ratio for LINC?
Within the last nine years, the current price to earnings ratio is at its peak with a value of 50.5.
How does the current PE ratio for LINC compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of LINC is 231% higher than the 9-year historical average.
How is LINC's PE ratio calculated (Lincoln Educational Services PE ratio formula)?
To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Apr 1, 2025), Lincoln Educational Services's share price is $16.16. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $0.32. Therefore, Lincoln Educational Services's price to earnings ratio for today is 50.5. PE RATIO(50.5) = STOCK PRICE($16.16) / TTM EPS($0.32)
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