LELincoln Electric LECO · NASDAQ
$276.92 -2.62% (-$7.44)
- Market cap
- $15.5B
- Enterprise value
- $16.4B
- P/E
- 26.9x
- Forward P/E
- 24.7x
- PEG
- 2.6x
- P/S
- 3.3x
- P/FCF
- 31.9x
- EV/EBITDA
- 17.8x
- ROIC
- 21.2%
- Gross margin
- 35.5%
- Net margin
- 12.4%
- Dividend yield
- 1.11%
- Payout ratio
- 29.9%
- Net debt/EBITDA
- 0.9x
- Beta
- 1.22
- Free float
- 98.4%
About the company
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (LECO) is an American company specializing in the manufacturing of welding equipment, consumable welding materials, and related automated systems. Lincoln Electric is one of the world's leading manufacturers in welding technology and has a long history of innovation and technological advancement. Their products include various types of welding machines, welding electrodes, wires, gases, and other welding accessories. Lincoln Electric also offers automated welding systems and services for a wide range of industries, including automotive, construction, energy, and metal fabrication. The company focuses on providing high-quality and reliable products, technical support, and innovative solutions for its customers. Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (LECO) shares are considered an attractive investment for investors seeking investments in industrial companies with an emphasis on welding technologies, innovation, and quality.
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Manufacturing - Tools & Accessories
CEO
Steven Hedlund
Employees
12,000
Headquarters
Cleveland
Valuation
Is today's price reasonable?
- What to watch: The share price is above the Bulios Fair Price.
Growth and estimates
Is it growing, and what comes next?
- What speaks for it: Analysts expect revenue to grow by 13% this fiscal year.
- What to watch: Revenue growth is slowing: 4.0% a year over the last 3 years against 9.8% over 5 years.
Profitability and quality
How much of the revenue is left, and how well does the company use its capital?
- What speaks for it: It earns 21 USD a year on every 100 USD of invested capital.
- What speaks for it: Out of every 100 USD of revenue, 12 USD is left as net profit.
Financial health
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Capital and dividends
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- What speaks for it: It has raised its dividend 13 years in a row and pays out only 30% of profit.
Analysts
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Owners and insiders
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Segments
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Peer comparison
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