LINC
Lincoln Educational Services
PE ratio, current and historical analysis
- Stocks
- Consumer Defensive
- NASDAQ: LINC
- PE Ratio
The current P/E ratio for Lincoln Educational Services stock as of Jul 31, 2026 is 58.08. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $0.72 and the stock price of $41.82 per share. The PE ratio has increased by 19% from its last 4 quarters average of 49.0.
LINC PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Lincoln Educational Services for the last seven years is 21.37. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 58.08 is 172% more than the historical average. Analyzing the last seven years, LINC's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Mar 2026 quarter at 56.5, when the price was $40.68 and the EPS was $0.72. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37.15 | -24.86% | $24.15 | $0.65 |
| 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 |
Lincoln Educational Services PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 56.5 | 52.09% | $40.68 | $0.72 |
| Dec 2025 | 37.15 | -28.86% | $24.15 | $0.65 |
| Sep 2025 | 52.22 | 4.21% | $23.5 | $0.45 |
| Jun 2025 | 50.11 | 23.15% | $23.05 | $0.46 |
| Mar 2025 | 40.69 | -17.7% | $15.87 | $0.39 |
| 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 |
LINC Price vs fair value
LINC average PE ratio chart
What this chart measures
The Historical Valuation Regime chart shows where the stock's current valuation sits relative to its own historical valuation range over the selected lookback period.
This is a history-relative tool, not a market-relative percentile. It does not compare the stock to other companies. Instead, it compares each historical valuation reading to the stock's own past readings.
Percentile logic
The threshold lines are calculated them from the stock's real historical values using percentile interpolation. That is why some colored bands are narrow while others are wide: the band widths reflect how the stock actually traded through time.
Regime map
| Historical percentile | Regime | Chart meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 0-10 | Historically Low | Deep cheap zone |
| >10-25 | Below Average | Cheap relative to history |
| >25-75 | Average | Within the normal historical range |
| >75-90 | Above Average | Expensive relative to history |
| >90-100 | Historically High | Extreme or stretched valuation |
How to read each part
| Chart element | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| Main line | The actual historical valuation values over time for the selected metric. |
| Dashed horizontal lines | The stock's computed P10, P25, Median, P75, and P90 thresholds for the selected period. |
| Colored bands | The historical valuation zones between those thresholds. |
| Metric boxes | Current ratio, historical median, current percentile, and current regime. |
| Timeline strip | A condensed regime history showing how the stock moved between cheap, fair, and expensive states across each observation. |
Important metric definitions
Current Percentile is the percentile rank of the latest valid historical observation within the selected lookback range.
Current Regime is assigned directly from the latest observation's percentile bucket using the fixed 10 / 25 / 75 / 90 cutoffs shown above.
How to use it well
This chart is most useful for answering a narrow question: Is this stock trading high, low, or normal relative to its own history? It works best alongside growth, profitability, and forward-looking business analysis, because a stock can deserve a higher or lower regime if its business quality has changed.
LINC's current PE ratio is higher than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PE comparison
With a price to earnings (P/E) of 58.08, LINC stands higher than the Consumer Defensive sector, the industry and its peers average. Looking at the Consumer Defensive sector average of 22.75, Lincoln Educational Services's price to earnings (P/E) is 155% higher.
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 (58.08) than its peers average of 27.9.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| STRA Strategic Education Inc | 13.36 | $1.82B |
| LOPE Grand Canyon Education Inc | 17.51 | $3.79B |
| APEI American Public Education Inc | 24.88 | $889.84M |
| DV DoubleVerify Holdings Inc | 34.09 | $1.73B |
| ESI Element Solutions Inc | 49.64 | $8.95B |
| LINC Lincoln Educational Services Corp | 58.08 | $1.33B |
| CECO Ceco Environmental Corp. | 168.95 | $2.36B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Lincoln Educational Services's PE ratio?
LINC stock has a price to earnings ratio of 58.08 as of Jul 31, 2026.
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 36.57.
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 24.95.
What is the highest PE ratio for LINC?
Within the last seven years, the current price to earnings ratio is at its peak with a value of 58.08.
How does the current PE ratio for LINC compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of LINC is 172% higher than the 7-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 (Jul 31, 2026), Lincoln Educational Services's share price is $41.82. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2026 is $0.72. Therefore, Lincoln Educational Services's price to earnings ratio for today is 58.08. PE RATIO(58.08) = STOCK PRICE($41.82) / TTM EPS($0.72)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.