What is Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.'s (LECO) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (LECO) is 65/100, with a Hold signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (72), Value (26), and Momentum (60) factor ranks across MoatMap's 20,000+ stock universe.

Does Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. have an economic moat?

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (LECO) has a Quality factor score of 72/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (LECO) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 65/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.

What sector is Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. in?

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (LECO) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Tools & Accessories industry (United States).

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Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. · Industrials · United States · $13.8B · Avg Vol: $91M/d

StockRank

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P/E (TTM)

25.4x

ROE

37.8%

D/E

0.9x

Dividend %

1.2%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Lincoln Electric Holdings is a global leader in advanced arc welding solutions, manufacturing a comprehensive range of welding products, robotic systems, and cutting equipment. The company's strong brand reputation for quality, technological innovation, and extensive global distribution network provide a significant competitive advantage. It serves a diverse industrial customer base, solidifying its position in critical manufacturing and construction sectors.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM	2026E	2027E	Fwd CAGR
Revenue	3.8B	4.2B	4.0B	4.2B	4.0%	4.4B	4.6B	4.8B	6.8%
EPS	8.14	9.50	8.23	9.39	4.9%	9.68	10.39	11.46	10.5%
Shares	57.6M	57.0M	56.2M	54.8M	-4.8%	54.8M	—	—	—
Debt	1.2B	1.1B	1.3B	1.3B	2.4%	1.4B	—	—	—
Equity	1.0B	1.3B	1.3B	1.5B	12.4%	—	—	—	—
Op CF	383.4M	667.5M	599.0M	661.2M	19.9%	577.6M	—	—	—
Inv CF	-504.7M	-74.7M	-361.2M	-257.3M	—	—	—	—	—
Fin CF	133.7M	-412.4M	-244.6M	-461.9M	—	—	—	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)-2.4%

SMA 50SMA 200

$251.47

RSI (14)

38.4

52W High

$308.07

From 52W High

0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

25.8%95.1

ROE

37.8%96.6

GP/Assets

41.6%90.2

Op. Margin

17.2%82.6

FCF/Assets

4.7%61.3

Piotroski

653.9

Int. Cover

14.1x56.6

D/E Ratio

0.90x23.5

Current Ratio

1.83x55.7

Value

P/E (TTM)

25.4x40.3

EV/EBITDA

17.2x31.6

P/FCF

78.0x16.7

P/B

8.9x7.6

P/S

3.1x26.3

Div Yield

1.2%29.0

Momentum

52W High %

82%62.4

RS 6M

-11%56.3

SMA 50/200

1.02x55.9

EPS Rev 4W

+0.0%84.0

EPS Rev 12W

+1.5%75.8

EPS Improve

+24%35.3

Q Growth

15%57.2

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$13.8B

P/E (Forward)

20.4x

Gross Margin

36.1%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of LECO are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
LECO	Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.(you)	$13.8B	65	HOLD
RBC	RBC Bearings Incorporated	$18.8B	57	HOLD
SWK	Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.	$14.2B	78	BUY
TKR	The Timken Company	$9.8B	82	STRONG BUY
TTC	The Toro Company	$8.9B	85	STRONG BUY
SNA	Snap-on Incorporated	$20.9B	90	STRONG BUY
KMT	Kennametal Inc.	$2.7B	83	STRONG BUY
HLMN	Hillman Solutions Corp.	$1.6B	48	HOLD
EML	The Eastern Company	$146M	75	BUY
RRX	Regal Rexnord Corporation	$14.2B	66	BUY

Peer medians: ROE 10.7% · P/E 30.7x · Gross margin 28.6%

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (LECO) — Stock Score Summary

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (LECO) has a MoatMap StockRank of 65/100 based on Quality (72/100), Value (26/100), and Momentum (60/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$251.47
Market Cap	$13.8B
P/E (TTM)	25.36
P/E (Forward)	20.37
Price/Book	8.90
Return on Equity	37.8%
Return on Invested Capital	25.8%
Debt/Equity	0.90x
Gross Margin	36.1%
Operating Margin	17.2%
Revenue Growth	11.7%
Dividend Yield	1.2%
Free Cash Flow	$177M

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. operates in the Tools & Accessories industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.’s (LECO) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (LECO) is 65/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (72), Value (26), and Momentum (60) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. have an economic moat?: Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (LECO) has a Quality factor score of 72/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (LECO) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 65/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. in?: Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (LECO) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Tools & Accessories industry (United States).