Lincoln Educational Services (LINC)vsWalmart Inc. (WMT)
LINC
Lincoln Educational Services
$25.02
+2.63%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $808.26M
WMT
Walmart Inc.
$107.15
+1.34%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $852.71B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Walmart Inc. generates 128819% more annual revenue ($735.84B vs $570.78M). LINC leads profitability with a 4.0% profit margin vs 3.0%. LINC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.72. LINC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
LINC
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
WMT
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 22.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 20.0% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Generating 7.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Grey zone — moderate risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 9.0x book value
3.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LINC
The strongest argument for LINC centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 22.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : WMT
The strongest argument for WMT centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : LINC
The primary concerns for LINC are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : WMT
The primary concerns for WMT are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Thin 3.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LINC profiles as a growth stock while WMT is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
LINC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.85 — expect wider price swings.
LINC is growing revenue faster at 22.4% — sustainability is the question.
WMT generates stronger free cash flow (7.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LINC scores higher overall (56/100 vs 43/100) and 22.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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.
Walmart Inc.
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · DISCOUNT STORES · USA
Walmart Inc. is an American multinational retail corporation that operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores from the United States, headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas. It also owns and operates Sam's Club retail warehouses.
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