Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) fair value analysis
Nasdaq · Updated 2026-10-26
LINC price how computed
Forward Fair Value verdict
UndervaluedLINC is trading at a 10–25% discount to estimated fair value.
Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model.
- Last price
- $21.68
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- 12-month range
- $17.80–$55.68
- Market cap
- $688M
- From 52-week high
- -61.1%
- Shares outstanding
- 31.7M
- Rank in Consumer Defensive by discount to fair value
- #23 of 61
Last price is our stored weekly price from 2026-10-23, older than the 2026-10-26 run that built this page; the chart runs through 2026-10-23.
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation is a for-profit educational institution that provides career-focused training programs in healthcare, skilled trades, and technology fields. The company operates multiple campuses across the United States offering diploma and degree programs to students seeking professional credentials in various industries.
LINC currently ranks #23 of 61 Consumer Defensive stocks by discount to fair value. It has screened as Undervalued for 2 consecutive weekly runs.
Fundamentals (4 quarters) how computed
- Market cap
- $688M
- P/E (trailing)
- 24x
- Revenue (TTM)
- $571M
- Net margin
- 4.0%
- EPS (TTM)
- $0.90
- Gross margin
- 58.2%
- Debt / equity
- 1.13
- Revenue growth (3-yr avg)
- 14.4%
- Shares outstanding
- 31.7M
Derived indicators how computed
- Quality grade
- F
- Margin trend
- Stable
- 52-week position
- The bottom quarter of its range
Technicals how computed
- RSI (14-day)
- 38 · neutral
- 50-day average
- $24.16
- 200-day average
- $35.99
- Moving-average state
- 50-day below 200-day (death cross state); price below both averages
Dividends how computed
- Dividend
- None in the last 12 months (last ex-date 2014-12-11)
Earnings how computed
- Next earnings report
- 2026-11-09 (pre-market)
- Last 8 quarters vs consensus
- 7 beat, 1 missed
- Quarter by quarter
- 2026-06 ▲ beat (+700.0%)
2026-03 ▲ beat (+250.0%)
2025-12 ▲ beat (+19.0%)
2025-09 ▲ beat (+66.7%)
2025-06 ▲ beat (+125.0%)
2025-03 ▲ beat (+175.0%)
2024-12 ▲ beat (+6.9%)
2024-09 ▼ miss (-7.1%)
Analyst consensus how computed
This is not TickrTrends' verdict.
- Analyst ratings
- 5 buy · 0 hold · 0 sell (5 analysts)
- Consensus lean
- Buy-leaning
- Consensus price target
- $48.2
- Target vs last price
- +122.3%
What our data shows for LINC
- Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for LINC, built from quarterly earnings records.
- Shares are trading in the lower third of their 12-month price range of $17.80–$55.68.
- The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 38.
The exact numbers are one step away
- The precise Forward Fair Value dollar figure for LINC
- Exact discount / premium to today's price
- The normalized historical P/E behind the estimate, and how many quarters support it
- Forward EPS input and fiscal-year basis
- Screeners and rankings across the full S&P 500 and Nasdaq universes
Forward Fair Value applies a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple to the consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year; how TickrTrends computes it.
Recent LINC news
TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for LINC is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.
- LINC CLASS ACTION NOTICE: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Reminds Lincoln Educational Services Investors of Securities Class Action Lawsuit Deadline on November 10, 2026 (markets.businessinsider.com, 2026-10-10)
TickrTrends take: Lincoln Educational Services trades at a Fairly valued assessment according to TickrTrends, meaning its current price reflects reasonable expectations for the Consumer Defensive sector company. The pending class action lawsuit with a November 10, 2026 deadline represents a potential liability that investors should monitor for any material impact on the company's financial position or future earnings guidance. Valuation-focused readers should track whether management addresses litigation risks in upcoming earnings calls or SEC filings, as unresolved legal matters can affect the company's actual cost structure relative to its current market price. - Kaplan Fox Encourages Investors of Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) to Contact the Firm Before the Securities Class Action Deadline on November 10, 2026 (markets.businessinsider.com, 2026-10-05)
TickrTrends take: Lincoln Educational Services Corporation operates in the Consumer Defensive sector and currently carries an Undervalued designation according to TickrTrends. With a securities class action deadline approaching on November 10, 2026, investors should monitor how litigation developments might affect the company's financial position and whether such pressures could impact the valuation thesis that currently supports the Undervalued assessment. Legal proceedings of this nature can create uncertainty around future earnings and cash flow, making it important for valuation-focused investors to track any material disclosures related to the case's progress or potential settlements. - LINC Looks 18.0% Overvalued on GF Value™ as Expansion Highlights Growth Potential (gurufocus.com, 2026-09-18)
TickrTrends take: LINC is currently rated as fairly valued by TickrTrends, yet the GF Value model suggests the stock trades at an 18% premium to its intrinsic worth, creating a gap between the two assessments worth monitoring. As a Consumer Defensive company, LINC's expansion initiatives represent a potential catalyst that could justify its current valuation if growth materializes as expected. Valuation-focused investors should track whether the company's expansion execution narrows this overvaluation gap or whether the stock price needs to adjust downward to align with fundamental value.
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TickrTrends weekly updates
- 2026-10-26 — Lincoln National Corporation trades in the Consumer Defensive sector and is currently considered undervalued based on fundamental valuation metrics. This week, the relative strength index moved from oversold territory into neutral range, suggesting reduced momentum extremes. Additionally, the stock's discount ranking relative to its sector peers improved from number 39 to number 31, indicating it is trading at a relatively more attractive valuation compared to other Consumer Defensive companies.
- 2026-10-19 — LINC moved into oversold territory this week as its Relative Strength Index shifted from the neutral zone, while the stock's valuation verdict improved from fairly valued to undervalued according to TickrTrends' derived indicators. The Consumer Defensive sector company now presents a more attractive valuation profile based on this week's technical and fundamental reassessment. The current undervalued status reflects a more favorable risk-reward positioning for the stock.
- 2026-10-12 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-11 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-10 — TickrTrends' derived indicators for LINC showed notable shifts this week as the Consumer Defensive stock moved from an undervalued to fairly valued status. The quality grade deteriorated from D to F, while the RSI zone improved from oversold to neutral territory. These changes reflect a reassessment of the company's fundamental strength alongside a recovery in its technical positioning.
- 2026-10-05 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-28 — LINC moved into oversold territory this week as its RSI zone shifted from neutral, while the valuation verdict improved from fairly valued to undervalued. The consumer defensive stock is now trading at levels that TickrTrends' derived indicators suggest offer better value for potential investors. These changes reflect a notable shift in both momentum and relative valuation metrics over the past seven days.
- 2026-09-21 — TickrTrends' indicators for LINC show a shift this week as the 50/200-day trend state moved from mixed to downtrend, suggesting recent price momentum has turned negative relative to longer-term movement. The stock maintains a fairly valued assessment based on current valuation metrics. This downtrend development represents a change in the technical picture for the Consumer Defensive sector company.
Frequently asked questions
Is LINC stock undervalued?
Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-10-26), LINC is trading at a 10–25% discount to estimated fair value and screens as undervalued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.
What is LINC's TickrTrends verdict?
LINC's current verdict is Undervalued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.
How does LINC compare to other Consumer Defensive stocks?
LINC ranks #23 of 61 Consumer Defensive stocks in TickrTrends' coverage by discount to fair value.
Is LINC overbought or oversold?
LINC's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.
Does LINC pay a dividend?
LINC has paid no dividend in the last twelve months; its last ex-dividend date on file was 2014-12-11.
When does LINC report earnings next?
LINC's next earnings report is scheduled for 2026-11-09 (pre-market), per the published earnings calendar.
Does LINC usually beat earnings estimates?
Over its last 8 reported quarters LINC beat the consensus estimate 7 times and missed 1 times, by TickrTrends' comparison of reported and estimated EPS.
What do analysts say about LINC?
Of 5 analysts covering LINC, 5 rate it a buy, 0 a hold and 0 a sell - buy-leaning, with a consensus price target of $48.2 (+122.3% versus TickrTrends' last price). This is the analyst consensus, not TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value verdict.
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