Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. LECO
Composite 56/100; the shares have moved about 31% annualised. Names that move more contribute more risk for the same amount invested, and our composite reflects how strong the evidence for this one is right now.
Valuation ranks 29/100 — a moderate mark against it.
Quality ranks 73/100 — a moderate point in its favour. Balance-sheet strength ranks 71/100 — a moderate point in its favour. Growth ranks 56/100 — a slight point in its favour.
Valuation ranks 29/100 — a moderate mark against it. Income ranks 47/100 — a slight mark against it.
What the company does Lincoln Electric Holdings designs, manufactures, and sells welding, cutting, and brazing products across three segments: Americas Welding, International Welding, and The Harris Products Group. Its portfolio includes arc welding equipment, automated solutions, specialty consumables, and maintenance services, serving industrial and retail markets globally.
Key financials The company reports strong profitability metrics: ROE 37.8%, ROA 12.3%, and ROCE 26.2%. Gross, operating, and net margins stand at 36.1%, 17.2%, and 12.4%, respectively. Revenue and EPS growth are 11.7% and 17.6%, with a solid balance sheet (Debt/Equity 0.90, Interest coverage 12.57).
Stock health Momentum shows mixed signals: -2.54% over 3 months, -1.98% over 6 months, and +13.09% over 12 months. The stock is -18.78% below its 52-week high, with an RSI(14) of 45.20, indicating neither overbought nor oversold conditions.
Price vs fair value The stock trades at a **PREMIUM of 37.80%** versus our fair-value estimate of 155.60 and a **discount of 18.70%** to the analyst 12-month target of 297.00. - Q2 2026 earnings beat revenue and margin expectations (Zacks, GuruFocus, MarketBeat). - Record margins highlighted in earnings call transcripts (GuruFocus, MarketBeat). - Analysts emphasize strong operational execution despite valuation concerns (Zacks, StockStory).
Looking forward Forward P/E of 23.26 and PEG of 1.99 suggest moderate growth expectations. The company’s high profitability and automation-driven growth initiatives may support long-term value, but current valuation metrics (P/E 25.98, EV/EBITDA 17.42) reflect rich pricing.
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