Lincoln Educational Services (LINC)vsProcter & Gamble Company (PG)
LINC
Lincoln Educational Services
$40.35
+1.74%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.27B
PG
Procter & Gamble Company
$146.46
+0.43%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $346.26B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Procter & Gamble Company generates 16633% more annual revenue ($86.72B vs $518.24M). PG leads profitability with a 19.2% profit margin vs 3.9%. LINC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.78. PG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
LINC
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
PG
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-6.3%
Fair Value
$25.34
Current Price
$40.35
$15.01 premium
Margin of Safety
-36.4%
Fair Value
$107.38
Current Price
$146.46
$39.08 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 87.1% YoY
19.7% revenue growth
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 31 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Strong operational efficiency at 24.8%
Generating 3.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
3.9% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LINC
The strongest argument for LINC centers on EPS Growth, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 19.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : PG
The strongest argument for PG centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.2% and operating margin at 24.8%.
Bear Case : LINC
The primary concerns for LINC are Market Cap, Profit Margin, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 62.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : PG
The primary concerns for PG are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LINC profiles as a growth stock while PG is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
LINC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.83 — expect wider price swings.
LINC is growing revenue faster at 19.7% — sustainability is the question.
PG generates stronger free cash flow (3.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PG scores higher overall (61/100 vs 50/100), backed by strong 19.2% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Lincoln Educational Services
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES · USA
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation offers various career-oriented postsecondary education services to high school graduates and working adults in the United States. The company is headquartered in West Orange, New Jersey.
Procter & Gamble Company
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS · USA
The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) is an American multinational consumer goods corporation headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, founded in 1837 by William Procter and James Gamble. It specializes in a wide range of personal health, consumer health, personal care, and hygiene products; these products are organized into several segments including Beauty; Grooming; Health Care; Fabric & Home Care; and Baby, Feminine, & Family Care. Before the sale of Pringles to Kellogg's, its product portfolio also included food, snacks, and beverages.
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