Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc (LECO) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc stock (LECO) is currently trading at $256.56. Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc PE ratio is 27.36. Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 3.30. Analyst consensus price target for LECO is $304.78. WallStSmart rates LECO as Hold.
- LECO PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- LECO PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- LECO intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- LECO stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- LECO fair value vs current price
- LECO insider transactions and insider buying
- Is LECO undervalued or overvalued?
- Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- LECO Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- LECO analyst price target and Smart Rating
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LECO Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc (LECO)
LECO trades 359% above its Graham fair value of $63.31, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc (LECO) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in market cap, return on equity, institutional own.. Concerns around price/book and eps growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc (LECO) Key Strengths (3)
Every $100 of shareholder equity generates $37 in profit
80.42% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc (LECO) Areas to Watch (7)
Earnings declining -0.30%, profits shrinking
Very expensive at 9.3x book value
Modest revenue growth at 5.50%
Growth is fairly priced, not cheap, not expensive
Decent operational efficiency, solid but not exceptional
Revenue is fairly priced at 3.30x sales
Decent profitability, keeps $12 per $100 revenue
Supporting Valuation Data
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc (LECO) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 56/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 9.7/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 4.3/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Return on Equity, Institutional Own., Market Cap. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 37.20%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.65), Price/Sales (3.30), Price/Book (9.31) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 5.50%, EPS Growth at -0.30%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 17.00%, Profit Margin at 12.30%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 37.20% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 5.50% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Return on Equity, Institutional Own.) and negatives (EPS Growth, Price/Book). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
LECO Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
LECO's Price-to-Sales ratio of 3.30x trades 109% above its historical average of 1.58x (96th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 12% below its historical high of 3.74x set in Mar 2026, and 385% above its historical low of 0.68x in Feb 2009. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~3.7x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc (LECO) · INDUSTRIALS › TOOLS & ACCESSORIES
The Big Picture
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 4.2B with 6% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 12.3% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.
Key Findings
ROE of 37.2% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Generating 52M in free cash flow and 95M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Sector dynamics: monitor TOOLS & ACCESSORIES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc.
Bottom Line
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc(LECO)
NASDAQ
INDUSTRIALS
TOOLS & ACCESSORIES
USA
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures and sells welding, cutting and brazing products worldwide. The company is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.