Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc (LECO) - $231.82 as of 11/4/2025 10:45:47 AM EST
Total Score
11 out of 30
Safety Score
61 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for LECO
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for LECO
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for LECO
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for LECO
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for LECO (61 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 7 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 5 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 3 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 4 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 5 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 7 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
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Company Overview |
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| Ticker | LECO |
| Company Name | Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc |
| Country | USA |
| Description | Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (LECO) is a leading global manufacturer and distributor of welding, cutting, and brazing products, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. Renowned for its innovative technologies and unwavering commitment to quality, Lincoln Electric serves a wide range of industries including automotive, construction, and energy, providing advanced solutions that enhance productivity and safety. The company boasts a diverse portfolio that includes welding equipment, filler metals, and automation technologies, reinforcing its critical role in the industrial sector. With a strong emphasis on sustainability, operational excellence, and a customer-centric approach, Lincoln Electric is well-positioned to pursue growth opportunities and expand its market presence. |
| Sector Name | INDUSTRIALS |
| Industry Name | TOOLS & ACCESSORIES |
| Most Recent Quarter | 9/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | N/A |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 231.82 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 131.87 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 11/4/2025 10:45:47 AM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 417,457 |
| Average Daily Volume | 319,798 |
| 52-Week High | 248.39 |
| 52-Week Low | 160.02 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 44.87% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | 25.13 |
| Industry PE | 27.65 |
| Sector PE | 44.66 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 22.64 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 43.58 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 27.53 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 75.03 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 1.71 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 5.32 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 25.68 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 9.27 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 3.08 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 8.63 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 3.09 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.59 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 16.31 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 5 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 1 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 55,026,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 12,756,127,320 |
| Institutional Ownership | 81.84% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 12/31/2025 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.7500 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.7900 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing |
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| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 3.00 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 1.28% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 3.16 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 1.35% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 21 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 1.40% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 1.51% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 5.56% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 7.51% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 9.82% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 11.79% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 32.15% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 24.90% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | -14.51% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 9.33 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 7.23 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 9.28 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 524,740,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 466,108,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 545,248,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 7.90% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 5.95% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 17.40% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 292,997,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 377,262,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 393,787,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -857,398,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -773,289,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 1,150,551,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 1,102,771,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 1,150,395,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.54 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.55 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 1,327,433,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 1,308,852,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 1,414,633,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 546,489,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 9.93 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 482,374,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 576,555,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.25 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | None |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | -0.24 |
| MACD Signal | 0.46 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 213.80 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 232.93 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 252.06 |
| Beta | 1.21 |
| RSI | 43.67 |
| 50-Day SMA | 208.67 |
| 150-Day SMA | 196.09 |
| 200-Day SMA | 178.92 |
System |
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| Modified | 11/4/2025 3:08:48 AM EST |