Basis: Latest reported fiscal quarter. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the debt to assets ratio high or low?
The debt to assets ratio of 43.06% is 15% above its 5-year average of 37.29%, near the high end of its 5-year range (29.71%–43.06%).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 2.01% above its 12-month average of 42.21%.
Reported quarterly debt to assets ratio; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 43.06%.
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO
43.06%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG TTM
42.21%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 3Y
41.54%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 5Y
37.29%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 10Y
34.90%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 15Y
29.19%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 20Y
24.40%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+2.01%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+3.65%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+15.46%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+23.37%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+47.51%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+76.44%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
0.28%
median of 156 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+15556.52%
vs the sector median at left
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation
Market Cap
$711.31M
Debt to Assets Ratio
43.06%
TTM Avg
42.21%
3Y Avg
41.54%
5Y Avg
37.29%
Market Cap
$645.38M
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.32%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$791.72M
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.17%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$810.46M
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.52%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$604.53M
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.06%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$593.83M
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.37%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$835.91M
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.27%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$558.10M
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.04%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
| NAME | MARKET CAP | DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) | $711.31M | 43.06% | 42.21% | 41.54% | 37.29% |
| Village Super Market, Inc. (VLGEA)vs › | $645.38M | 0.32% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (JBSS)vs › | $791.72M | 0.17% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Yesway, Inc. (YSWY)vs › | $630.88M | 0.46% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Westrock Coffee Company, LLC (WEST)vs › | $810.46M | 0.52% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Mama's Creations, Inc. (MAMA)vs › | $604.53M | 0.06% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Helen of Troy Limited (HELE)vs › | $593.83M | 0.37% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| American Public Education, Inc. (APEI)vs › | $835.91M | 0.27% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| The Honest Company, Inc. (HNST)vs › | $558.10M | 0.04% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| The Simply Good Foods Company (SMPL)vs › | $881.42M | 0.19% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Debt/Assets
43.1%
Debt/Equity
1.13
Current Ratio
0.96
Interest Coverage
8.8x
Formula: Debt/Assets = Total Debt / Total Assets × 100
Debt/Assets vs Debt/Equity:
Industry context matters: Capital-intensive industries (utilities, real estate) typically have higher Debt/Assets ratios than tech companies.
Debt/Assets ratio shows what percentage of a company's assets are financed by debt. Compare the current value with the historical chart and peer group to understand leverage over time.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
| DATE | DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | 43.06% |
| 2026-03-31 | 42.44% |
| 2025-12-31 | 41.34% |
| 2025-09-30 | 41.92% |
| 2025-06-30 | 42.28% |
| 2025-03-31 | 41.25% |
| 2024-12-31 | 40.67% |
| 2024-09-30 | 42.31% |
| 2024-06-30 | 40.01% |
| 2024-03-31 | 40.14% |
| 2023-12-31 | 33.83% |
| 2023-09-30 | 32.56% |
| 2023-06-30 | 31.49% |
| 2023-03-31 | 35.80% |
| 2022-12-31 | 34.51% |
| 2022-09-30 | 35.13% |
| 2022-06-30 | 34.69% |
| 2022-03-31 | 35.38% |
| 2021-12-31 | 33.15% |
| 2021-09-30 | 29.71% |
| 2021-06-30 | 31.45% |
| 2021-03-31 | 31.88% |
| 2020-12-31 | 31.98% |
| 2020-09-30 | 39.47% |
| 2020-06-30 | 39.76% |
| 2020-03-31 | 42.32% |
| 2019-12-31 | 45.79% |
| 2019-09-30 | 44.48% |
| 2019-06-30 | 45.40% |
| 2019-03-31 | 45.17% |
| 2018-12-31 | 33.39% |
| 2018-09-30 | 19.88% |
| 2018-06-30 | 20.98% |
| 2018-03-31 | 19.08% |
| 2017-12-31 | 33.88% |
| 2017-09-30 | 14.22% |
| 2017-06-30 | 24.59% |
| 2017-03-31 | 21.30% |
| 2016-12-31 | 25.71% |
| 2016-09-30 | 22.80% |
| 2016-06-30 | 25.06% |
| 2016-03-31 | 24.34% |
| 2015-12-31 | 27.69% |
| 2015-09-30 | 35.82% |
| 2015-06-30 | 23.32% |
| 2015-03-31 | 19.82% |
| 2014-12-31 | 30.50% |
| 2014-09-30 | 21.89% |
| 2014-06-30 | 20.99% |
| 2014-03-31 | 16.74% |
| 2013-12-31 | 29.45% |
| 2013-09-30 | 12.30% |
| 2013-06-30 | 12.47% |
| 2013-03-31 | 12.03% |
| 2012-12-31 | 21.20% |
| 2012-09-30 | 10.82% |
| 2012-06-30 | 10.87% |
| 2012-03-31 | 10.21% |
| 2011-12-31 | 10.08% |
| 2011-09-30 | 10.00% |
| 2011-06-30 | 9.66% |
| 2011-03-31 | 9.63% |
| 2010-12-31 | 13.79% |
| 2010-09-30 | 9.99% |
| 2010-06-30 | 9.54% |
| 2010-03-31 | 9.86% |
| 2009-12-31 | 14.76% |
| 2009-09-30 | 10.16% |
| 2009-06-30 | 12.58% |
| 2009-03-31 | 14.45% |
| 2008-12-31 | 3.80% |
| 2008-09-30 | 4.12% |
| 2008-06-30 | 12.55% |
| 2008-03-31 | 7.09% |
| 2007-12-31 | 6.25% |
| 2007-09-30 | 6.50% |
| 2007-06-30 | 13.28% |
| 2007-03-31 | 9.80% |
| 2006-12-31 | 4.36% |
| 2006-09-30 | 11.35% |
| 2006-06-30 | 12.29% |
| 2006-03-31 | 5.15% |
| 2005-12-31 | 5.01% |
| 2005-09-30 | 5.63% |
| 2005-06-30 | 6.18% |
| 2005-03-31 | 26.91% |
| 2004-12-31 | 28.78% |
| 2003-12-31 | 30.90% |
