Lincoln Educational [LINC] vs Stride [LRN] Detailed Stock Comparison
Lincoln Educational
NASDAQ
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Stride
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 19 vital metrics comparison: Lincoln Educational wins in 5 metrics, Stride wins in 14 metrics, with 0 ties. Stride appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Lincoln Educational | Stride | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 59.04 | 24.93 | Stride |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 4.09 | 4.30 | Lincoln Educational |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 99.17 | 57.95 | Stride |
| PEG Ratio | 37.75 | 20.43 | Stride |
| EV/EBITDA | 29.17 | 12.07 | Stride |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 2.65% | 11.97% | Stride |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 2.72% | 5.38% | Stride |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 2.72% | 5.38% | Stride |
| Return on Equity | 7.04% | 21.69% | Stride |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 2.85% | 12.45% | Stride |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-27.56M | $217.21M | Stride |
| 1-Year Return | 98.25% | 82.23% | Lincoln Educational |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 1.60 | 2.69 | Lincoln Educational |
| Enterprise Value | $921.67M | $6.45B | Stride |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 2.03 | 2.68 | Lincoln Educational |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 59.65% | 40.64% | Lincoln Educational |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $15 | $56 | Stride |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $0.39 | $5.95 | Stride |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.50 | 0.11 | Stride |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Lincoln Educational vs Stride Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Educational | 0.89% | 3.08% | 5.32% | 18.04% | 36.18% | 55.53% |
| Stride | 3.75% | 15.62% | 9.71% | -4.61% | 6.20% | 40.54% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Educational | 98.25% | 285.55% | 215.41% | 2,161.90% | 96.77% | 63.23% |
| Stride | 82.23% | 315.49% | 226.58% | 926.17% | 533.63% | 485.92% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Lincoln Educational vs Stride
| Metric | LINC | LRN |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $727.42M | $6.47B |
| Market Cap Category | Small cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 213,139 | 733,430 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 272,396 | 643,237 |
| Last Close | $23.75 | $149.45 |
| 52 Week Range | $11.22 - $24.99 | $63.25 - $162.30 |
| % from 52W High | -4.96% | -7.92% |
| All-Time High | $28.21 (Apr 19, 2010) | $162.30 (May 05, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -15.81% | -7.92% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.14% | 0.48% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.14% | 1.15% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.03% | 0.12% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.03% | 0.05% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.07% | 0.22% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 99.17 | 57.95 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $5.63 | $34.48 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $0.91 | $9.00 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $35.86M | $432.82M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-29,141,376 | $301.25M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Lincoln Educational vs Stride
| Metric | LINC | LRN |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 59.04 | 24.93 |
| Forward P/E | 37.75 | 20.43 |
| PEG Ratio | 37.75 | 20.43 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 1.60 | 2.69 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 4.09 | 4.30 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $727.42M | $6.47B |
| Enterprise Value | $921.67M | $6.45B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 2.03 | 2.68 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 29.17 | 12.07 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.50 | 0.11 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $5.63 | $34.48 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Lincoln Educational vs Stride
Financial Metrics
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EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | LINC | LRN |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $117.51M | $613.38M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $47.41M | $364.09M |
| Gross Profit | $70.10M | $249.29M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $3.19M | $130.79M |
| EBITDA | $6.65M | $167.09M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $2.83M | $135.36M |
| Income Tax | $882,000 | $35.45M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $1.94M | $99.35M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | LINC | LRN |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $28.66M | $528.55M |
| Total Current Assets | $86.38M | $1.51B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $83.10M | $269.57M |
| Long-Term Debt | $166.55M | $505.47M |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $177.78M | $1.42B |
| Retained Earnings | $81.11M | $795.13M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $159.79M | $88.49M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | LINC | LRN |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $-13.67M | $36.73M |
| Capital Expenditures | $249,000 | $-197,000 |
| Free Cash Flow | $-28.27M | $37.32M |
| Debt Repayment | $-88,000 | $-13.24M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | LINC | LRN |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 1.11M | 4.34M |
| Short Ratio | 3.54 | 7.51 |
| Short % of Float | 0.04% | 0.14% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 213,139 | 733,430 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 272,396 | 643,237 |
| Shares Outstanding | 31.46M | 43.24M |
| Float Shares | 27.08M | 41.54M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.74% | 1.08% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Lincoln Educational vs Stride
| Metric | LINC | LRN |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | N/A |