LINC Lincoln Educational Services PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current P/E ratio for Lincoln Educational Services stock as of Mar 14, 2025 is 46.47. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $0.32 and the stock price of $14.87 per share. The PE ratio has increased by 29% 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 46.47 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 (46.47) than its peers average of 29.15.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| STRA Strategic Education Inc | 16.61 | $1.96B |
| LOPE Grand Canyon Education Inc | 21.74 | $4.85B |
| ESI Element Solutions Inc | 25.84 | $6.33B |
| APEI American Public Education Inc | 38.04 | $390.15M |
| DV DoubleVerify Holdings Inc | 43.52 | $2.38B |
| LINC Lincoln Educational Services Corp | 46.47 | $469.79M |
| CECO Ceco Environmental Corp. | 62.84 | $813.52M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Lincoln Educational Services's PE ratio?
LINC stock has a price to earnings ratio of 46.47 as of Mar 14, 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 18.87.
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 14.26.
What is the highest PE ratio for LINC?
Over the last nine years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 49.44 in the Dec 2024 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for LINC compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of LINC is 205% 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 (Mar 14, 2025), Lincoln Educational Services's share price is $14.87. 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 46.47. PE RATIO(46.47) = STOCK PRICE($14.87) / TTM EPS($0.32)
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