Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (leco)
LECO — Company Overview
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (LECO) trades on NMS as part of the Industrials peer group (Tools & Accessories).
| Ticker | LECO |
| Sector | Industrials |
| Industry | Tools & Accessories |
| Exchange | NMS |
| Market cap | $14.47B |
| Last price | $265.40 |
| Size category | Large Cap |
LECO — Business Description
LECO represents a Tools & Accessories business in the Industrials segment. Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, and sells welding, cutting, and brazing products in the United States and internationally. It operates in three segments: Americas Welding, International Welding, and The Harris Products Group. The company offers brazing and soldering filler metals, arc welding equipment, plasma and oxyfuel cutting systems, wire feeding systems, fume control equipment, welding accessories, specialty gas regulators, and education solutions; and a portfolio of automated solutions and system integration services for joining, cutting, material handling, module assembly, and end of line testing, as well as involved in brazing and soldering a…
Official website: https://www.lincolnelectric.com.
LECO — Investment Thesis
At a high level, LECO offers exposure to Industrials with metrics outlined below from public market data.
- Revenue is expanding at roughly 12.0% year-over-year (public data).
- Trailing P/E of 26.30× sits in a moderate band relative to high-growth peers.
- Forward P/E (21.19×) is below trailing P/E — earnings may be expected to improve.
- Dividend yield near 1.2% adds an income component to total return.
- Equity market capitalization is approximately $14.47B.
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LECO — Financial Health
Key financial health indicators for Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. are derived exclusively from public data — no proprietary estimates.
Profit margin near 12.4% leaves a narrower cushion versus higher-margin peers. Positive free cash flow of $307.08M supports balance-sheet flexibility.
| Trailing P/E | 26.30× |
| Forward P/E | 21.19× |
| Price / Sales | 3.23× |
| Price / Book | 9.31× |
| Gross margin | 36.1% |
| Operating margin | 18.2% |
| Profit margin | 12.4% |
| Return on equity | 37.7% |
| Debt / Equity | 77.35 |
| Free cash flow | $307.08M |
LECO — Growth Outlook
Growth outlook for Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (LECO) depends on demand trends in Tools & Accessories and the company's ability to convert revenue into sustainable earnings.
- Revenue growth of 12.0% indicates strong top-line momentum.
- Earnings growth of 12.5% year-over-year supports improving profitability.
- Price is 14.4% below the 52-week high.
- Shares trade 22.7% above the 52-week low — limited rebound so far.
LECO — Competitive Position
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (LECO) is evaluated against peers on scale, margin structure, and capital efficiency within Industrials.
- Competes within Industrials, specifically in Tools & Accessories.
- Market capitalization of $14.47B places LECO among large-cap peers.
- Gross margin of 36.1% should be benchmarked against direct competitors.
LECO — Strengths
Strengths for Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (LECO) inferred from public financial metrics:
- Revenue growth of 12.0% year-over-year.
- Earnings growth of 12.5% year-over-year.
- Return on equity near 37.7% — efficient use of shareholder capital.
- Gross margin of 36.1% supports competitive unit economics.
- Positive free cash flow ($307.08M).
- Moderate leverage (debt/equity 77.35).
LECO — Weaknesses
Weaknesses and pressure points for Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (LECO) based on available data:
Insufficient public data to assess this factor.
LECO — Opportunities
- Sustained revenue growth (12.0%) could support multiple expansion if margins hold.
- Trading 22.7% above the 52-week low — potential recovery if fundamentals stabilize.
- Positive free cash flow enables reinvestment, debt reduction, or shareholder returns.
- Forward earnings multiple below trailing P/E — potential earnings acceleration ahead.
LECO — Risks
- Standard market, regulatory, competitive, and execution risks apply to all public equities.
LECO — Summary
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (LECO) is a large-cap Industrials company focused on Tools & Accessories, listed on NMS. Last price $265.40 with market cap $14.47B. Trailing P/E 26.30×. Revenue grew 12.0% year-over-year per public data. Notable strengths include revenue growth of 12.0% year-over-year. Premium Terminal tools for Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. add ownership analytics, news, and richer estimate history beyond this public summary.
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Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. FAQ
What does Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (LECO) do?
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, and sells welding, cutting, and brazing products in the United States and internationally. It operates in three segments: Americas Welding, International Welding, and The Harris Products…
What is LECO's P/E ratio?
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. has a trailing P/E of 26.30× based on publicly available market data.
Does LECO pay a dividend?
Indicated dividend yield: 1.2%. Confirm ex-dates and payout history in Vest Terminal.
What sector is LECO in?
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. is classified in Industrials (Tools & Accessories) on NMS.
What is LECO's market capitalization?
Approximate market cap: $14.47B.
What are the main risks for LECO?
Key risks include above-average volatility (beta 1.22), among factors on this page.
What are the strengths of LECO?
Potential positives include revenue growth of 12.0% year-over-year, earnings growth of 12.5% year-over-year.
Where can I get analyst estimates for LECO?
Public analyst price targets and consensus for Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. are on the free /stocks/leco/estimates page. Deeper estimate history and models are available in Vest Terminal.