Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (LECO)
Company Info
Highlights
$11.33B
$8.32
24.40
1.56
$4.03B
$1.47B
$739.44M
$161.11 - $225.50
$209.89
2.34%
3.27
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Performance
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Returns By Period
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (LECO) returned 8.72% year-to-date (YTD) and -9.17% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, LECO delivered an annualized return of 13.48%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.89%.
LECO
8.72%
14.45%
-0.71%
-9.17%
22.98%
13.48%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
1.30%
12.79%
1.49%
12.35%
15.12%
10.89%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of LECO, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6.03% | 3.98% | -8.12% | -6.85% | 15.22% | 8.72% | |||||||
| 2024 | 2.19% | 15.47% | -0.17% | -14.06% | -10.55% | -3.57% | 8.89% | -5.74% | -0.46% | 0.28% | 13.46% | -13.85% | -12.55% |
| 2023 | 15.49% | 0.64% | 1.08% | -0.77% | 1.11% | 17.46% | 1.05% | -4.11% | -5.21% | -3.85% | 13.31% | 10.15% | 52.61% |
| 2022 | -8.34% | -0.30% | 8.56% | -2.24% | 0.81% | -8.77% | 14.66% | -3.36% | -7.62% | 12.95% | 4.14% | -1.85% | 5.42% |
| 2021 | -1.51% | 3.15% | 4.52% | 4.16% | 0.41% | 2.83% | 5.86% | 0.13% | -7.39% | 10.57% | -5.22% | 3.75% | 21.89% |
| 2020 | -7.81% | -8.17% | -15.14% | 16.68% | 2.06% | 3.14% | 7.30% | 6.99% | -4.32% | 10.63% | 12.94% | 1.53% | 22.97% |
| 2019 | 9.63% | -0.02% | -2.40% | 4.05% | -12.98% | 9.04% | 2.67% | -2.32% | 5.66% | 3.24% | 3.00% | 5.37% | 25.41% |
| 2018 | 6.54% | -10.28% | 3.20% | -7.87% | 8.12% | -1.61% | 7.04% | 0.23% | -0.35% | -13.41% | 6.23% | -7.70% | -12.24% |
| 2017 | 8.74% | 1.01% | 3.57% | 2.50% | 0.39% | 3.43% | -5.24% | -0.48% | 5.98% | -0.01% | -0.58% | 0.91% | 21.37% |
| 2016 | 2.60% | 2.50% | 7.94% | 7.00% | -3.97% | -1.27% | 5.04% | 2.42% | -0.97% | 5.13% | 19.26% | -1.91% | 50.88% |
| 2015 | -1.71% | 1.66% | -4.86% | 2.25% | 0.52% | -8.98% | -0.56% | -3.14% | -10.12% | 14.08% | -5.62% | -7.51% | -23.32% |
| 2014 | -3.00% | 8.34% | -3.64% | -7.22% | -1.68% | 6.73% | -4.92% | 7.01% | -2.45% | 4.84% | -0.61% | -3.70% | -1.80% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of LECO is 31, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (LECO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. provided a 1.44% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.92 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 29 consecutive years, earning it the status of a dividend aristocrat.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.92 | $2.88 | $2.63 | $2.32 | $2.09 | $1.98 | $1.90 | $1.64 | $1.44 | $1.31 | $1.19 | $0.98 |
Dividend yield | 1.44% | 1.54% | 1.21% | 1.61% | 1.50% | 1.70% | 1.96% | 2.08% | 1.57% | 1.71% | 2.29% | 1.42% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.71 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.71 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.71 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $2.88 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.64 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.64 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.64 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.71 | $2.63 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.64 | $2.32 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $2.09 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $1.98 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $1.90 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $1.64 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $1.44 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $1.31 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $1.19 |
| 2014 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.98 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. has a dividend yield of 1.44%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.
Payout Ratio
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. has a payout ratio of 31.70%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. was 68.89%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 714 trading sessions.
The current Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. drawdown is 20.21%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -68.89% | Jun 24, 2008 | 178 | Mar 9, 2009 | 714 | Jan 5, 2012 | 892 |
| -46.51% | Apr 17, 2002 | 228 | Mar 12, 2003 | 272 | Apr 8, 2004 | 500 |
| -45.98% | Apr 3, 2000 | 135 | Oct 12, 2000 | 150 | May 18, 2001 | 285 |
| -39.78% | Jun 19, 1995 | 124 | Dec 12, 1995 | 295 | Feb 20, 1997 | 419 |
| -38.89% | Jan 3, 2020 | 55 | Mar 23, 2020 | 98 | Aug 11, 2020 | 153 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., comparing actual results with analytics estimates. In the past quarter, the company did not meet analyst expectations for EPS, resulting in a surprise of -3.2%.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Tools & Accessories industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for LECO, comparing it with other companies in the Tools & Accessories industry. Currently, LECO has a P/E ratio of 24.4. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for LECO compared to other companies in the Tools & Accessories industry. LECO currently has a PEG ratio of 1.6. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for LECO relative to other companies in the Tools & Accessories industry. Currently, LECO has a P/S ratio of 2.8. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for LECO in comparison with other companies in the Tools & Accessories industry. Currently, LECO has a P/B value of 8.2. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.
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