Lincoln Educational Services Corporation
LINC
Rank in Stocks
#10426
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation, along with its affiliated entities,... Lincoln Educational Services Corporation, along with its affiliated entities, specializes in providing vocational and technical post-secondary education to both recent high school graduates and working adults throughout the United States. The company's operations are structured around two primary divisions: Transportation and Skilled Trades, and Healthcare and Other Professions. It delivers a diverse array of programs, culminating in associate's degrees, diplomas, or certificates. These offerings span a wide spectrum of career fields, encompassing automotive technology; various skilled trades such as electrical work, HVAC repair, welding, computerized numerical control (CNC), and electrical/electronic systems; health sciences, including nursing, dental and medical assisting, claims examination, and medical administrative support; hospitality services like culinary arts, therapeutic massage, cosmetology, and aesthetics; and information technology. Operating 22 campuses across 14 states, the company utilizes well-known brand names such as Lincoln Technical Institute, Lincoln College of Technology, Lincoln Culinary Institute, and Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts and Sciences, among others. As of December 31, 2021, these 22 locations collectively served an enrollment of 13,059 students. Founded in 1946, Lincoln Educational Services maintains its corporate headquarters in Parsippany, New Jersey.
Share Price
$22.00
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$697.87M
Change (1 day)
24.58%
Change (1 year)
5.82%
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Operating Margin for Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 5.92%
According to Lincoln Educational Services Corporation's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 5.92%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 5.77%.
Operating Margin history for Lincoln Educational Services Corporation from 2001 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 5.92% | 2.60% |
| 2025 | 5.77% | 67.25% |
| 2024 | 3.45% | -60.88% |
| 2023 | 8.82% | 88.87% |
| 2022 | 4.67% | -68.21% |
| 2021 | 14.69% | 191.47% |
| 2020 | 5.04% | 162.50% |
| 2019 | 1.92% | -228.00% |
| 2018 | -1.50% | -16.67% |
| 2017 | -1.80% | -31.30% |
| 2016 | -2.62% | -755.00% |
| 2015 | 0.40% | -102.68% |
| 2014 | -14.94% | 439.35% |
| 2013 | -2.77% | -59.68% |
| 2012 | -6.87% | -200.88% |
| 2011 | 6.81% | -64.49% |
| 2010 | 19.18% | 20.03% |
| 2009 | 15.98% | 69.28% |
| 2008 | 9.44% | 19.49% |
| 2007 | 7.90% | -9.30% |
| 2006 | 8.71% | -19.80% |
| 2005 | 10.86% | 12.89% |
| 2004 | 9.62% | 19.65% |
| 2003 | 8.04% | 474.29% |
| 2002 | 1.40% | -123.77% |
| 2001 | -5.89% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.76% | -98.01% |
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| 16.19% | -97.27% |
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| 5.99% | -98.99% |
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| 25.82% | -95.64% |
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| 19.76% | -96.66% |
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about Lincoln Educational Services Corporation's operating margin
What is Lincoln Educational Services Corporation's operating margin?
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation's operating margin is 5.92%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Lincoln Educational Services Corporation's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Lincoln Educational Services Corporation's operating margin was 5.77%, compared with 3.45% in 2024.
How has Lincoln Educational Services Corporation's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Lincoln Educational Services Corporation's operating margin was highest in 2021 (14.69%) and lowest in 2024 (3.45%).
How does Lincoln Educational Services Corporation's operating margin compare with similar companies?
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation's operating margin (5.92%) is lower than that of all 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Laureate Education, Inc., with 25.82%.