Lincoln Educational [LINC] vs Universal Technical [UTI] Detailed Stock Comparison
Lincoln Educational
NASDAQ
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Universal Technical
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 19 vital metrics comparison: Lincoln Educational wins in 6 metrics, Universal Technical wins in 13 metrics, with 0 ties. Universal Technical appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Lincoln Educational | Universal Technical | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 60.90 | 23.16 | Universal Technical |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 4.22 | 4.76 | Lincoln Educational |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 99.17 | 85.08 | Universal Technical |
| PEG Ratio | 38.93 | 28.88 | Universal Technical |
| EV/EBITDA | 28.42 | 13.74 | Universal Technical |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 2.65% | 7.80% | Universal Technical |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 2.72% | 6.93% | Universal Technical |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 2.72% | 6.93% | Universal Technical |
| Return on Equity | 7.04% | 23.11% | Universal Technical |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 2.85% | 7.31% | Universal Technical |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-27.56M | $61.60M | Universal Technical |
| 1-Year Return | 98.25% | 57.44% | Lincoln Educational |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 1.65 | 1.81 | Lincoln Educational |
| Enterprise Value | $897.98M | $1.60B | Universal Technical |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 1.98 | 1.98 | Lincoln Educational |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 59.65% | 50.60% | Lincoln Educational |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $15 | $15 | Universal Technical |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $0.39 | $1.16 | Universal Technical |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.50 | 1.59 | Lincoln Educational |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Lincoln Educational vs Universal Technical 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% |
| Universal Technical | -1.00% | -16.25% | -14.62% | -18.03% | -7.73% | 5.71% |
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% |
| Universal Technical | 57.44% | 293.27% | 229.57% | 450.41% | 81.00% | -14.70% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Lincoln Educational vs Universal Technical
| Metric | LINC | UTI |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $750.33M | $1.46B |
| Market Cap Category | Small cap | Small cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 305,160 | 959,620 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 302,570 | 743,740 |
| Last Close | $23.75 | $26.86 |
| 52 Week Range | $11.22 - $24.99 | $15.14 - $36.32 |
| % from 52W High | -4.96% | -26.05% |
| All-Time High | $28.21 (Apr 19, 2010) | $48.50 (May 10, 2004) |
| % from All-Time High | -15.81% | -44.62% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.14% | 0.15% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.14% | 1.14% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.03% | 0.08% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.03% | 0.07% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.07% | 0.23% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 99.17 | 85.08 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $5.63 | $5.64 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $0.91 | $2.17 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $35.86M | $107.76M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-29,141,376 | $87.86M |
| 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 Universal Technical
| Metric | LINC | UTI |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 60.90 | 23.16 |
| Forward P/E | 38.93 | 28.88 |
| PEG Ratio | 38.93 | 28.88 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 1.65 | 1.81 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 4.22 | 4.76 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $750.33M | $1.46B |
| Enterprise Value | $897.98M | $1.60B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 1.98 | 1.98 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 28.42 | 13.74 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.50 | 1.59 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $5.63 | $5.64 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Lincoln Educational vs Universal Technical
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | LINC | UTI |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $117.51M | $207.45M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $47.41M | $102.49M |
| Gross Profit | $70.10M | $104.96M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $3.19M | $16.85M |
| EBITDA | $6.65M | $32.35M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $2.83M | $16.83M |
| Income Tax | $882,000 | $5.39M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $1.94M | $11.45M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | LINC | UTI |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $28.66M | $96.00M |
| Total Current Assets | $86.38M | $198.45M |
| Total Current Liabilities | $83.10M | $185.10M |
| Long-Term Debt | $166.55M | $232.23M |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $177.78M | $293.91M |
| Retained Earnings | $81.11M | $72.11M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $159.79M | $280.52M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | LINC | UTI |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $-13.67M | $-6.21M |
| Capital Expenditures | $249,000 | $-10.95M |
| Free Cash Flow | $-28.27M | $-11.74M |
| Debt Repayment | $-88,000 | $-25.67M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | $0 |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | LINC | UTI |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 1.11M | 2.60M |
| Short Ratio | 3.54 | 4.02 |
| Short % of Float | 0.04% | 0.06% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 305,160 | 959,620 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 302,570 | 743,740 |
| Shares Outstanding | 31.46M | 53.82M |
| Float Shares | 27.08M | 52.95M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.75% | 0.93% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Lincoln Educational vs Universal Technical
| Metric | LINC | UTI |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |