Basis: Trailing twelve months (TTM net income over TTM revenue). Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the net profit margin high or low?
The net profit margin of 3.99% is 33% above its 5-year average of 3.00%, near the low end of its 5-year range (-0.66%–27.29%).
15.31% above its 12-month average of 3.46%.
Reported quarterly profit margin; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 1.37%.
NET PROFIT MARGIN
3.99%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG TTM
3.46%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 3Y
3.00%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 5Y
3.00%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 10Y
1.61%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 15Y
-0.73%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 20Y
1.44%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+15.31%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+33.14%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+33.02%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+148.29%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+647.89%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+177.33%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
2.78%
median of 135 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+43.53%
vs the sector median at left
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation
Market Cap
$707.75M
Net Profit Margin
3.99%
TTM Avg
3.46%
3Y Avg
3.00%
5Y Avg
3.00%
Market Cap
$795.27M
Net Profit Margin
5.27%
TTM Avg
5.29%
3Y Avg
5.63%
5Y Avg
5.80%
Market Cap
$610.51M
Net Profit Margin
3.54%
TTM Avg
3.04%
3Y Avg
3.73%
5Y Avg
4.06%
Market Cap
$598.14M
Net Profit Margin
-22.71%
TTM Avg
-21.92%
3Y Avg
-7.13%
5Y Avg
-1.06%
Market Cap
$825.50M
Net Profit Margin
6.84%
TTM Avg
3.72%
3Y Avg
-4.85%
5Y Avg
-1.55%
Market Cap
$560.85M
Net Profit Margin
-3.56%
TTM Avg
-2.92%
3Y Avg
-8.22%
5Y Avg
-8.30%
Market Cap
$513.75M
Net Profit Margin
-6.53%
TTM Avg
-16.84%
3Y Avg
-9.24%
5Y Avg
-7.41%
Market Cap
$1.06B
Net Profit Margin
0.67%
TTM Avg
2.17%
3Y Avg
3.38%
5Y Avg
3.68%
Market Cap
$339.50M
Net Profit Margin
-47.43%
TTM Avg
-96.02%
3Y Avg
-481.82%
5Y Avg
-553.12%
| NAME | MARKET CAP | NET PROFIT MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) | $707.75M | 3.99% | 3.46% | 3.00% | 3.00% |
| John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (JBSS)vs › | $795.27M | 5.27% | 5.29% | 5.63% | 5.80% |
| Mama's Creations, Inc. (MAMA)vs › | $610.51M | 3.54% | 3.04% | 3.73% | 4.06% |
| Helen of Troy Limited (HELE)vs › | $598.14M | -22.71% | -21.92% | -7.13% | -1.06% |
| American Public Education, Inc. (APEI)vs › | $825.50M | 6.84% | 3.72% | -4.85% | -1.55% |
| The Honest Company, Inc. (HNST)vs › | $560.85M | -3.56% | -2.92% | -8.22% | -8.30% |
| Krispy Kreme, Inc. (DNUT)vs › | $513.75M | -6.53% | -16.84% | -9.24% | -7.41% |
| Universal Corporation (UVV)vs › | $1.06B | 0.67% | 2.17% | 3.38% | 3.68% |
| Prenetics Global Limited (PRE)vs › | $339.50M | -47.43% | -96.02% | -481.82% | -553.12% |
| Agencia Comercial Spirits Ltd (AGCC)vs › | $325.16M | 30.71% | 28.84% | 28.84% | 28.84% |
Operating Margin
5.9%
Net Profit Margin
4.0%
Net Profit Margin = Net Income / Revenue
Net profit margin is the percentage of revenue that becomes net income after all expenses, taxes, and interest.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
| DATE | NET PROFIT MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | 1.37% |
| 2026-03-31 | 3.03% |
| 2025-12-31 | 8.89% |
| 2025-09-30 | 2.69% |
| 2025-06-30 | 1.33% |
| 2025-03-31 | 1.65% |
| 2024-12-31 | 5.72% |
| 2024-09-30 | 3.46% |
| 2024-06-30 | -0.66% |
| 2024-03-31 | -0.21% |
| 2023-12-31 | 6.62% |
| 2023-09-30 | 2.07% |
| 2023-06-30 | 19.46% |
| 2023-03-31 | -0.12% |
| 2022-12-31 | 9.32% |
| 2022-09-30 | 3.86% |
| 2022-06-30 | 0.32% |
| 2022-03-31 | 0.33% |
| 2021-12-31 | 27.29% |
| 2021-09-30 | 4.31% |
| 2021-06-30 | 3.02% |
| 2021-03-31 | 5.76% |
| 2020-12-31 | 56.26% |
| 2020-09-30 | 4.46% |
| 2020-06-30 | 1.25% |
| 2020-03-31 | -2.50% |
| 2019-12-31 | 12.45% |
| 2019-09-30 | 1.85% |
| 2019-06-30 | -4.82% |
| 2019-03-31 | -8.64% |
| 2018-12-31 | 7.18% |
| 2018-09-30 | -0.86% |
| 2018-06-30 | -6.71% |
| 2018-03-31 | -11.11% |
| 2017-12-31 | 11.43% |
| 2017-09-30 | -2.21% |
| 2017-06-30 | -10.94% |
| 2017-03-31 | -16.74% |
| 2016-12-31 | -37.00% |
| 2016-09-30 | -0.95% |
| 2016-06-30 | -7.49% |
| 2016-03-31 | -13.97% |
| 2015-12-31 | 17.51% |
| 2015-09-30 | 3.27% |
| 2015-06-30 | -10.51% |
| 2015-03-31 | -8.97% |
| 2014-12-31 | 5.43% |
| 2014-09-30 | -44.98% |
| 2014-06-30 | -15.03% |
| 2014-03-31 | -13.87% |
| 2013-12-31 | -36.33% |
| 2013-09-30 | -2.57% |
| 2013-06-30 | -11.00% |
| 2013-03-31 | -8.31% |
| 2012-12-31 | -11.65% |
| 2012-09-30 | -1.42% |
| 2012-06-30 | -20.63% |
| 2012-03-31 | -2.91% |
| 2011-12-31 | 5.35% |
| 2011-09-30 | -3.18% |
| 2011-06-30 | 3.84% |
| 2011-03-31 | 7.12% |
| 2010-12-31 | 13.89% |
| 2010-09-30 | 11.29% |
| 2010-06-30 | 8.64% |
| 2010-03-31 | 9.48% |
| 2009-12-31 | 14.18% |
| 2009-09-30 | 9.20% |
| 2009-06-30 | 5.80% |
| 2009-03-31 | 4.91% |
| 2008-12-31 | 11.89% |
| 2008-09-30 | 5.68% |
| 2008-06-30 | 1.46% |
| 2008-03-31 | 0.58% |
| 2007-12-31 | 10.65% |
| 2007-09-30 | 2.36% |
| 2007-06-30 | -2.23% |
| 2007-03-31 | -2.07% |
| 2006-12-31 | 11.14% |
| 2006-09-30 | 2.64% |
| 2006-06-30 | 1.28% |
| 2006-03-31 | 3.66% |
| 2005-12-31 | 15.18% |
| 2005-09-30 | 7.00% |
| 2005-06-30 | 0.06% |
| 2005-03-31 | 1.09% |
| 2004-12-31 | 8.33% |
| 2004-09-30 | 6.35% |
| 2004-06-30 | 1.45% |
| 2004-03-31 | 2.72% |
| 2003-12-31 | 9.57% |
| 2003-09-30 | 6.51% |
| 2003-06-30 | -2.47% |
| 2003-03-31 | 0.10% |
