LINC Lincoln Educational Services PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current P/E ratio for Lincoln Educational Services stock as of Jan 21, 2025 is 50.63. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $0.32 and the stock price of $16.2 per share. The PE ratio has increased by 90% from its last 4 quarters average of 26.7.
LINC PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Lincoln Educational Services for the last nine years is 13.62. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 50.63 is in line with the historical average. Analyzing the last nine years, LINC's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Jun 2024 quarter at 45.62, when the price was $11.86 and the EPS was $0.26. 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: 123.96% in 2022
Maximum annual decrease: -87.08% in 2020
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11.67 | -27.43% |
| 2022 | 16.08 | 123.96% |
| 2021 | 7.18 | 64.68% |
| 2020 | 4.36 | -87.08% |
| 2019 | 33.75 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A |
| 2014 | N/A | N/A |
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 stocks DV and CECO, but it is above ESI's and LOPE's. Lincoln Educational Services is currently trading at a higher PE ratio (50.63) than its peers average of 31.68.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| STRA Strategic Education Inc | 18.01 | $2.39B |
| LOPE Grand Canyon Education Inc | 22.4 | $4.99B |
| ESI Element Solutions Inc | 23.72 | $6.38B |
| APEI American Public Education Inc | 41.62 | $383.29M |
| LINC Lincoln Educational Services Corp | 49.69 | $500.52M |
| DV DoubleVerify Holdings Inc | 50.92 | $3.36B |
| CECO Ceco Environmental Corp. | 89.26 | $1.06B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Lincoln Educational Services's PE ratio?
LINC stock has a price to earnings ratio of 50.63 as of Jan 21, 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 16.09.
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 12.41.
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 50.63.
How does the current PE ratio for LINC compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of LINC is 272% 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 (Jan 21, 2025), Lincoln Educational Services's share price is $16.2. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $0.32. Therefore, Lincoln Educational Services's price to earnings ratio for today is 50.63. PE RATIO(50.63) = STOCK PRICE($16.2) / TTM EPS($0.32)
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