LECO
NEUTRAL
$256.26
Live
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. · NASDAQ
Target $290.44
(+13.3%)
$169.69
52W Range
$310.0
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 13, 2026
Market cap
$14.05B
P/E
27.47
ROE
37.2%
Profit margin
12.3%
Debt/Equity
0.92
Dividend yield
1.23%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
LECO exhibits strong fundamental health with a Piotroski F-Score of 7/9 and an exceptional ROE of 37.22%, indicating high operational efficiency. However, the stock is trading at a massive premium, with a current price of $256.26 far exceeding both the Graham Number ($75.01) and the growth-based Intrinsic Value ($65.31). While analyst sentiment remains bullish with a target of $290.44, this is contradicted by bearish insider selling and a 0/100 technical trend. The company is a high-quality industrial performer currently priced for perfection, leaving little margin of safety.
Key Strengths
Strong financial health evidenced by a Piotroski F-Score of 7/9
Exceptional Return on Equity (ROE) of 37.22%
Consistent track record of beating earnings estimates over 25 quarters
Healthy liquidity with a Current Ratio of 1.82
Sustainable dividend payout ratio of 32.62%
Key Risks
Severe valuation gap between current price and deterministic fair value (Graham/Intrinsic)
Stagnant year-over-year earnings growth (-0.30%)
Bearish insider activity, specifically sales by the CFO and General Counsel
Extremely high Price-to-Book ratio of 9.56
Bearish technical trend (0/100) suggesting lack of immediate momentum
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$175.5
-31.5% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
58
Moderate
20
45
90
85
50
AI Verdict
High-Quality but Overvalued
Key drivers: Exceptional ROE, Strong Piotroski Score, Extreme Valuation Premium, Slowing Growth
Confidence
90%
Value
20/100
Ref P/E 27.47, Graham Number $75.01
Positives
- Forward P/E is lower than current P/E
Watchpoints
- Price is >3x the Graham Number
- P/B ratio is very high at 9.56
- PEG ratio of 1.70 suggests overvaluation relative to growth
Future
45/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Positive Q/Q revenue growth (5.55%)
Watchpoints
- Negative YoY earnings growth (-0.30%)
- Modest revenue growth (5.50%) compared to sector averages
Past
90/100
Ref Historical trends and Earnings track record
Positives
- Impressive 5-year price change of +125.3%
- Long-term consistency in earnings surprises
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Health
85/100
Ref Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score of 7/9
- Manageable Debt/Equity of 0.92
- Strong Current Ratio
Watchpoints
- Quick ratio slightly below 1.0
Dividend
50/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- Low payout ratio (32.62%) allows for future increases
Watchpoints
- Low dividend yield (1.23%)
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$256.26
Analyst Target
$290.44
Upside/Downside
+13.3%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for LECO and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-10
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LECO
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.
Primary
|
+125.3% | +66.6% | +46.8% | +13.2% | -3.6% | +5.2% |
|
ALLE
Allegion plc
Peer
|
+58.8% | +52.9% | +26.2% | +0.8% | +3.7% | +1.1% |
|
BLD
TopBuild Corp.
Peer
|
+128.2% | +153.3% | +37.6% | +27.2% | +14.1% | -1.1% |
|
BLDR
Builders FirstSource, Inc.
Peer
|
+191.8% | +69.7% | -27.2% | -10.3% | +17.6% | -3.5% |
|
KTOS
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.
Peer
|
+149.5% | +445.7% | +121.8% | -25.7% | -20.9% | +4.5% |
LEC
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.
Primary
5Y
+125.3%
3Y
+66.6%
1Y
+46.8%
6M
+13.2%
1M
-3.6%
1W
+5.2%
ALL
Allegion plc
Peer
5Y
+58.8%
3Y
+52.9%
1Y
+26.2%
6M
+0.8%
1M
+3.7%
1W
+1.1%
BLD
TopBuild Corp.
Peer
5Y
+128.2%
3Y
+153.3%
1Y
+37.6%
6M
+27.2%
1M
+14.1%
1W
-1.1%
BLD
Builders FirstSource, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+191.8%
3Y
+69.7%
1Y
-27.2%
6M
-10.3%
1M
+17.6%
1W
-3.5%
KTO
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+149.5%
3Y
+445.7%
1Y
+121.8%
6M
-25.7%
1M
-20.9%
1W
+4.5%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
27.47
Forward P/E
21.61
PEG Ratio
1.7
P/B Ratio
9.56
P/S Ratio
3.32
EV/Revenue
3.56
EV/EBITDA
18.64
Market Cap
$14.05B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
12.3%
Operating Margin
17.01%
Gross Margin
36.34%
ROE
37.22%
ROA
12.17%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+5.5%
Earnings Growth
-0.3%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+5.55%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
-3.0%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.92
Moderate
Current Ratio
1.82
Good
Quick Ratio
0.97
Poor
Cash/Share
$5.63
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$1.1B
Gross Margin
34.7%
Op. Margin
17.6%
Net Margin
12.6%
Total Assets
$3.8B
Liabilities
$2.3B
Equity
$1.5B
Debt/Equity
1.57x
Operating CF
$0.1B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.1B
FCF Yield
55%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-04-30
$N/A
2026-02-12
$2.65
+4.2% surprise
2025-10-30
$2.21
-9.5% surprise
2025-07-31
$2.6
+12.4% surprise
Industrials Sector Comparison
Comparing LECO against 230 companies in the Industrials sector
(18 bullish, 86 neutral, 126 bearish)
P/E Ratio
27.47
This Stock
vs
84.82
Sector Avg
-67.6%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
37.22%
This Stock
vs
-9.62%
Sector Avg
-486.7%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
12.3%
This Stock
vs
17.16%
Sector Avg
-28.3%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.92
This Stock
vs
3.52
Sector Avg
-73.9%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
5.5%
This Stock
vs
29.32%
Sector Avg
-81.2%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.82
This Stock
vs
3.23
Sector Avg
-43.7%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LECO
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $14.05B | 27.47 | 37.2% | 12.3% | $256.26 | |
|
ALLE
Allegion plc
|
NEUTRAL | $14.35B | 22.57 | 36.4% | 16.1% | $166.8 | Compare |
|
BLD
TopBuild Corp.
|
NEUTRAL | $13.74B | 25.07 | 26.2% | 10.8% | $488.33 | Compare |
|
BLDR
Builders FirstSource, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $13.53B | 23.76 | 13.6% | 3.8% | $122.36 | Compare |
|
KTOS
Kratos Defense & Security...
|
BEARISH | $13.18B | 541.08 | 1.3% | 1.6% | $70.34 | Compare |
LECO
Lincoln Electric...
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$14.0B
P/E
27.5
ROE
37.2%
Price
$256.26
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-02 | BRUNO GABRIEL | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 2,784 | - |
| 2026-03-02 | BRUNO GABRIEL | Chief Financial Officer | Gift | 2,898 | - |
| 2026-03-02 | BRUNO GABRIEL | Chief Financial Officer | Sale | 17,473 | $5,002,272 |
| 2026-03-02 | BRUNO GABRIEL | Chief Financial Officer | Option Exercise | 17,473 | $1,996,640 |
| 2026-03-02 | HEDLUND STEVEN B | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 3,182 | - |
| 2026-03-02 | ANSBERRY JENNIFER I | General Counsel | Stock Award | 1,712 | - |
| 2026-03-02 | WHITEHEAD MICHAEL JASON | Officer | Stock Award | 662 | - |
| 2026-03-02 | DORIA GREGORY | Officer | Stock Award | 486 | - |
| 2026-03-02 | DIETRICH LISA A. | Officer | Stock Award | 662 | - |
| 2026-02-18 | BRUNO GABRIEL | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 1,444 | - |
| 2026-02-18 | HEDLUND STEVEN B | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 5,340 | - |
| 2026-02-18 | ANSBERRY JENNIFER I | General Counsel | Stock Award | 769 | - |
| 2026-02-18 | WHITEHEAD MICHAEL JASON | Officer | Stock Award | 800 | - |
| 2026-02-18 | EDWARDS SUSAN C | Officer | Stock Award | 598 | - |
| 2026-02-18 | DORIA GREGORY | Officer | Stock Award | 630 | - |
BRUNO GABRIEL
Chief Financial Officer
2026-03-02
2,784 shares
BRUNO GABRIEL
Chief Financial Officer
2026-03-02
2,898 shares
BRUNO GABRIEL
Chief Financial Officer
2026-03-02
17,473 shares
·
$5,002,272
BRUNO GABRIEL
Chief Financial Officer
2026-03-02
17,473 shares
·
$1,996,640
HEDLUND STEVEN B
Chief Executive Officer
2026-03-02
3,182 shares
ANSBERRY JENNIFER I
General Counsel
2026-03-02
1,712 shares
WHITEHEAD MICHAEL JASON
Officer
2026-03-02
662 shares
DORIA GREGORY
Officer
2026-03-02
486 shares
DIETRICH LISA A.
Officer
2026-03-02
662 shares
BRUNO GABRIEL
Chief Financial Officer
2026-02-18
1,444 shares
HEDLUND STEVEN B
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-18
5,340 shares
ANSBERRY JENNIFER I
General Counsel
2026-02-18
769 shares
WHITEHEAD MICHAEL JASON
Officer
2026-02-18
800 shares
EDWARDS SUSAN C
Officer
2026-02-18
598 shares
DORIA GREGORY
Officer
2026-02-18
630 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
9 analysts
Stifel
2026-04-08
Hold
Hold
Barclays
2026-04-01
Overweight
Overweight
Jefferies
2026-03-31
Buy
Hold
Morgan Stanley
2026-03-30
Underweight
Underweight
Barclays
2026-02-13
Overweight
Overweight
Stifel
2026-02-13
Hold
Hold
Keybanc
2026-02-13
Overweight
Overweight
Roth Capital
2026-02-03
Buy
Buy
Barclays
2026-01-23
Overweight
Overweight
Stifel
2026-01-23
Hold
Hold
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