Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc (LECO) Financials
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Newest figures come from the 10-Q for Q2 FY2026, filed Jul 30, 2026. Each column of the statement tables below links to the filing it was taken from, and every filing is listed on the LECO SEC filings page.
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc (LECO) reported $4.5B in revenue over the twelve months to Jun 30, 2026, up 9.3% from the prior twelve months. This page shows its income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 15 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
Lincoln Electric converts earnings into cash, expands through reinvestment, and returns capital while keeping leverage broadly contained.
FY2025's revenue recovery coincided with operating margin returning to17.0% from15.9% , but gross margin edged lower; that combination points to below-gross-profit cost absorption or mix rather than richer product margins. Operating cash flow reached$661M against$521M of net income, showing cash generation exceeded reported earnings and remained positive after capital spending.
The balance sheet became larger without becoming more debt-dependent: assets reached
FY2025 free cash flow of
Financial Health Signals
Scored against operating companies for FY2025. Each of the six dimensions is a percentile rank within that peer group; the overall is their average, with missing dimensions counted as zero out of six. A high score means strong standing among peers, not absolute cross-industry strength. How this score is calculated →
Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc's business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc has an operating margin of 17.0%, meaning the company retains $17 of operating profit per $100 of revenue. This strong profitability earns a score of 86/100, reflecting efficient cost management and pricing power. This is up from 15.9% the prior year.
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc's revenue grew 5.6% year-over-year to $4.2B, a solid pace of expansion. This earns a growth score of 33/100.
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc has a moderate D/E ratio of 0.78. This balance of debt and equity financing earns a leverage score of 47/100.
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc's current ratio of 1.82 indicates adequate short-term liquidity, earning a score of 54/100. The company can meet its near-term obligations, though with limited headroom.
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc converts 12.6% of revenue into free cash flow ($534.2M). This strong cash generation earns a score of 73/100.
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc earns a strong 35.4% return on equity (ROE), meaning it generates $35 of profit for every $100 of shareholders' equity. This efficient capital use earns a returns score of 95/100. This is up from 35.1% the prior year.
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc scores 7.44, well above the 2.99 safe threshold. The score is driven primarily by a large market capitalization ($14.8B) relative to total liabilities ($2.3B). This indicates low bankruptcy risk based on profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency.
Distress-screening estimate for non-financial companies. Not computed for banks or insurers, where the Altman model does not apply.
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc passes 6 of 9 financial strength tests. All 4 profitability signals pass (positive income, cash flow, and earnings quality), 2 of 3 leverage/liquidity signals pass, neither operating efficiency signal passes.
For every $1 of reported earnings, Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc generates $1.27 in operating cash flow ($661.2M OCF vs $520.5M net income). This indicates profits are well-supported by actual cash generation, not accounting adjustments.
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc earns $12.30 in operating income for every $1 of interest expense ($718.1M vs $58.4M). This wide margin provides strong safety for debt servicing, even if earnings decline temporarily.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc generated $1.2B in revenue in Q2 2026. This represents an increase of 12.0% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 8.8%.
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc's EBITDA was $246.6M in Q2 2026, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents an increase of 13.9% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 16.2%.
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc reported $158.5M in net income in Q2 2026. This represents an increase of 10.5% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 16.2%.
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc earned $2.88 per diluted share (EPS) in Q2 2026. This represents an increase of 12.5% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 16.6%.
Cash & Balance Sheet
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc generated $222.3M in free cash flow in Q2 2026, representing cash available after capex. This represents an increase of 87.8% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 252.9%.
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc held $242.4M in cash against $1.2B in long-term debt as of Q2 2026.
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc paid $0.79 per share in dividends in Q2 2026. This represents an increase of 5.3% from the same quarter a year earlier. It is unchanged from the prior quarter.
Margins & Returns
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc's gross margin was 36.8% in Q2 2026, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs. This is down 0.4 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 1.2 percentage points.
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc's operating margin was 18.1% in Q2 2026, reflecting core business profitability. This is up 0.4 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 1.5 percentage points.
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc's net profit margin was 13.0% in Q2 2026, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is down 0.2 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 0.8 percentage points.
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc's ROE was 10.2% in Q2 2026, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is down 0.2 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 1.2 percentage points.
Capital Allocation
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc spent $76.1M on share buybacks in Q2 2026, returning capital to shareholders by reducing shares outstanding. This represents a decrease of 40.1% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 34.3%.
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc invested $31.4M in capex in Q2 2026, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents an increase of 23.6% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 19.7%.
Not reported for Q2 2026.
LECO Income Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.2B+12.0% | $1.1B+11.7% | $1.1B+5.5% | $1.1B+7.9% | $1.1B+6.6% | $1.0B+2.4% | $1.0B-3.4% | $983.8M-4.8% |
| Cost of Revenue | $770.7M+12.8% | $722.3M+13.0% | $704.8M+7.9% | $671.9M+6.4% | $683.1M+7.1% | $638.9M+4.3% | $653.4M-5.0% | $631.7M-5.4% |
| Gross Profit | $449.0M+10.7% | $399.1M+9.2% | $373.9M+1.4% | $389.3M+10.6% | $405.5M+5.7% | $365.4M-0.8% | $368.6M-0.6% | $352.1M-3.7% |
| SG&A Expenses | $224.9M+6.6% | $210.8M+7.2% | $183.6M-1.8% | $206.8M+11.0% | $210.9M+1.1% | $196.7M-1.0% | $187.1M-1.0% | $186.3M-0.4% |
| Operating Income | $220.6M+14.8% | $186.2M+12.9% | $184.3M+4.1% | $176.7M+21.4% | $192.1M+29.1% | $164.9M-0.1% | $177.0M-13.2% | $145.6M-15.1% |
| EBITDA | $246.6M+13.9% | $212.2M+12.4% | $209.9M+4.9% | $201.4M+19.7% | $216.6M+27.6% | $188.7M+1.1% | $200.2M-11.4% | $168.2M-12.8% |
| Interest Expense | $14.3M+0.3% | $14.8M+2.6% | $14.6M+2.6% | $15.1M+7.6% | $14.3M+13.0% | $14.4M+19.9% | $14.2M+19.3% | $14.1M+11.2% |
| Income Tax | $49.4M+22.9% | $37.0M+6.4% | $36.6M+36.6% | $43.4M+39.1% | $40.2M+15.0% | $34.7M-1.0% | $26.8M-33.6% | $31.2M-2.8% |
| Net Income | $158.5M+10.5% | $136.4M+15.1% | $136.0M-3.0% | $122.6M+21.7% | $143.4M+41.0% | $118.5M-4.0% | $140.2M-10.5% | $100.8M-22.1% |
| EPS (Basic) | $2.90+12.4% | $2.49+18.0% | $2.47-0.8% | $2.23+25.3% | $2.58+44.1% | $2.11-2.8% | $2.49-9.1% | $1.78-21.2% |
| EPS (Diluted) | $2.88+12.5% | $2.47+17.6% | $2.46-0.4% | $2.21+24.9% | $2.56+44.6% | $2.10-1.9% | $2.47-8.5% | $1.77-20.3% |
| Diluted Shares (Avg) | 55M-1.5% | 55M-2.1% | N/A | 56M-2.6% | 56M-2.4% | 57M-1.9% | N/A | 57M-1.8% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: R&D Expenses.
LECO Balance Sheet
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3.8B+2.3% | $3.9B+7.6% | $3.8B+7.3% | $3.8B+4.1% | $3.7B+9.1% | $3.6B+7.3% | $3.5B+4.2% | $3.7B+10.2% |
| Current Assets | $1.8B+2.0% | $1.9B+7.7% | $1.7B+5.7% | $1.8B+1.3% | $1.7B+7.0% | $1.7B+3.0% | $1.6B-2.8% | $1.8B+5.1% |
| Cash & Equivalents | $242.4M-19.0% | $298.9M-24.3% | $308.8M-18.1% | $293.0M-27.5% | $299.5M+9.8% | $394.7M+5.3% | $377.3M-4.2% | $404.2M+18.0% |
| Short-Term Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Inventory | $690.5M+11.1% | $693.9M+20.8% | $633.4M+16.4% | $671.5M+9.7% | $621.4M+6.6% | $574.3M+1.2% | $544.0M-3.3% | $612.4M0.0% |
| Accounts Receivable | $586.3M+5.8% | $598.3M+14.5% | $538.8M+11.8% | $501.5M-3.0% | $554.3M+0.9% | $522.7M-4.0% | $482.0M-10.6% | $517.0M-3.8% |
| Long-Term Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Goodwill | $885.2M+6.7% | $886.4M+8.9% | $886.7M+10.2% | $887.9M+8.4% | $829.5M+4.7% | $813.7M+17.9% | $804.9M+15.9% | $818.8M+19.3% |
| Total Liabilities | $2.3B-3.8% | $2.4B+4.6% | $2.3B+5.2% | $2.4B+3.2% | $2.3B+11.7% | $2.3B+10.3% | $2.2B+6.0% | $2.3B+10.7% |
| Current Liabilities | $888.1M-13.4% | $1.0B+5.2% | $956.7M+8.9% | $1.0B+9.3% | $1.0B+30.8% | $969.9M+29.5% | $878.8M+16.5% | $951.3M+17.7% |
| Non-Current Liabilities | $1.4B+3.7% | $1.4B+4.1% | $1.4B+2.8% | $1.4B-0.9% | $1.3B+0.3% | $1.3B-0.6% | $1.3B0.0% | $1.4B+6.3% |
| Long-Term Debt | $1.2B0.0% | $1.2B0.0% | $1.2B0.0% | $1.2B0.0% | $1.2B+4.7% | $1.2B+4.3% | $1.2B+4.3% | $1.2B+4.3% |
| Total Equity | $1.6B+12.7% | $1.5B+12.8% | $1.5B+10.7% | $1.4B+5.6% | $1.4B+5.1% | $1.3B+2.5% | $1.3B+1.4% | $1.3B+9.3% |
| Retained Earnings | $4.5B+9.1% | $4.4B+9.1% | $4.3B+8.7% | $4.2B+9.1% | $4.2B+8.7% | $4.1B+8.0% | $4.0B+8.3% | $3.9B+8.8% |
LECO Cash Flow Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $253.8M+76.4% | $102.2M-45.0% | $95.0M-0.9% | $236.7M+18.8% | $143.8M-15.7% | $185.7M+39.3% | $95.8M-21.3% | $199.2M-10.7% |
| Depreciation & Amortization | $26.0M+6.2% | $26.0M+9.4% | $25.6M+10.4% | $24.7M+9.3% | $24.5M+17.2% | $23.8M+10.2% | $23.1M+5.3% | $22.6M+5.4% |
| Stock-Based Compensation | N/A | $9.6M+14.7% | N/A | N/A | N/A | $8.4M-41.1% | N/A | N/A |
| Capital Expenditures | $31.4M+23.6% | $39.2M+45.3% | $42.9M+36.4% | $31.6M-11.4% | $25.4M+10.0% | $26.9M+2.6% | $31.5M+28.4% | $35.7M+37.9% |
| Free Cash Flow | $222.3M+87.8% | $63.0M-60.3% | $52.0M-19.1% | $205.1M+25.4% | $118.4M-19.8% | $158.7M+48.3% | $64.3M-33.8% | $163.5M-17.1% |
| Investing Cash Flow | -$30.5M+46.7% | -$38.7M-73.6% | -$43.1M-66.4% | -$134.8M-0.1% | -$57.2M+67.3% | -$22.3M+14.0% | -$25.9M-198.1% | -$134.6M-443.6% |
| Financing Cash Flow | -$283.0M-63.4% | -$72.6M+49.8% | -$36.5M+60.5% | -$107.7M-262.8% | -$173.2M-86.2% | -$144.5M-15.2% | -$92.3M+8.6% | $66.2M+178.3% |
| Dividends Paid | $43.4M+3.5% | $44.1M+2.6% | $41.8M+4.0% | $41.6M+3.2% | $41.9M+3.7% | $43.0M+4.1% | $40.2M+9.3% | $40.3M+9.4% |
| Share Buybacks | $76.1M-40.1% | $56.7M-46.9% | $51.8M-1.4% | $52.7M+4.5% | $127.1M+152.2% | $106.7M-3.4% | $52.5M-22.9% | $50.4M+11.1% |
LECO Financial Ratios
Margins and returns are percentages; the remaining ratios are unitless multiples. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 36.8%-0.4pp | 35.6%-0.8pp | 34.7%-1.4pp | 36.7%+0.9pp | 37.3%-0.3pp | 36.4%-1.2pp | 36.1%+1.0pp | 35.8%+0.4pp |
| Operating Margin | 18.1%+0.4pp | 16.6%+0.2pp | 17.1%-0.2pp | 16.7%+1.9pp | 17.6%+3.1pp | 16.4%-0.4pp | 17.3%-2.0pp | 14.8%-1.8pp |
| Net Margin | 13.0%-0.2pp | 12.2%+0.4pp | 12.6%-1.1pp | 11.6%+1.3pp | 13.2%+3.2pp | 11.8%-0.8pp | 13.7%-1.1pp | 10.2%-2.3pp |
| Return on Equity | 10.2%-0.2pp | 9.0%+0.2pp | 9.3%-1.3pp | 8.7%+1.1pp | 10.4%+2.6pp | 8.8%-0.6pp | 10.6%-1.4pp | 7.5%-3.0pp |
| Return on Assets | 4.2%+0.3pp | 3.5%+0.2pp | 3.6%-0.4pp | 3.2%+0.5pp | 3.9%+0.9pp | 3.3%-0.4pp | 4.0%-0.7pp | 2.8%-1.1pp |
| Current Ratio | 1.98+0.3x | 1.830.0x | 1.82-0.1x | 1.71-0.1x | 1.68-0.4x | 1.78-0.5x | 1.87-0.4x | 1.85-0.2x |
| Debt-to-Equity | 0.74-0.1x | 0.76-0.1x | 0.78-0.1x | 0.810.0x | 0.830.0x | 0.860.0x | 0.870.0x | 0.860.0x |
| Asset Turnover | 0.320.0x | 0.290.0x | 0.290.0x | 0.280.0x | 0.290.0x | 0.280.0x | 0.290.0x | 0.270.0x |
| FCF Margin | 18.2%+7.4pp | 5.6%-10.2pp | 4.8%-1.5pp | 19.3%+2.7pp | 10.9%-3.6pp | 15.8%+4.9pp | 6.3%-2.9pp | 16.6%-2.5pp |
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Where Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc Ranks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc's annual revenue?
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc (LECO) reported $4.2B in total revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 5.6% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc's revenue growing?
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc (LECO) revenue grew by 5.6% year-over-year, from $4.0B to $4.2B in fiscal year 2025.
Is Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc profitable?
Yes, Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc (LECO) reported a net income of $520.5M in fiscal year 2025, with a net profit margin of 12.3%.
What is Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc's EBITDA?
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc (LECO) had EBITDA of $816.6M in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
How much debt does Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc have?
As of fiscal year 2025, Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc (LECO) had $308.8M in cash and equivalents against $1.2B in long-term debt.
What is Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc's gross margin?
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc (LECO) had a gross margin of 36.3% in fiscal year 2025, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.
What is Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc's operating margin?
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc (LECO) had an operating margin of 17.0% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.
What is Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc's net profit margin?
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc (LECO) had a net profit margin of 12.3% in fiscal year 2025, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
Does Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc pay dividends?
Yes, Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc (LECO) paid $3.04 per share in dividends during fiscal year 2025.
What is Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc's return on equity (ROE)?
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc (LECO) has a return on equity of 35.4% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.
What is Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc's free cash flow?
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc (LECO) generated $534.2M in free cash flow during fiscal year 2025. This represents a 10.7% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.
What is Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc's operating cash flow?
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc (LECO) generated $661.2M in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2025, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc's total assets?
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc (LECO) had $3.8B in total assets as of fiscal year 2025, including both current and long-term assets.
What are Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc's capital expenditures?
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc (LECO) invested $127.0M in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
How much does Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc spend on research and development?
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc (LECO) invested $85.5M in research and development during fiscal year 2025.
What is Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc's current ratio?
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc (LECO) had a current ratio of 1.82 as of fiscal year 2025, which is generally considered healthy.
What is Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc's debt-to-equity ratio?
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc (LECO) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.78 as of fiscal year 2025, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.
What is Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc's return on assets (ROA)?
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc (LECO) had a return on assets of 13.8% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
What is Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc's P/E ratio?
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc (LECO) trades at 26.7x earnings, its market capitalization divided by net income of $553.6M net income, trailing 12 months to June 30, 2026. The market capitalization is $14.8B as of Sep 30, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc's price-to-sales ratio?
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc (LECO) trades at 3.3x sales, its market capitalization divided by revenue of $4.5B revenue, trailing 12 months to June 30, 2026. The market capitalization is $14.8B as of Sep 30, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc's Altman Z-Score?
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc (LECO) has an Altman Z-Score of 7.44, placing it in the Safe Zone (low bankruptcy risk). The Z-Score combines five financial ratios (working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue relative to total assets) to predict the likelihood of bankruptcy. Scores above 2.99 indicate financial safety while scores below 1.81 suggest financial distress. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
What is Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc's Piotroski F-Score?
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc (LECO) has a Piotroski F-Score of 6 out of 9, indicating neutral financial health. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc's earnings high quality?
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc (LECO) has an earnings quality ratio of 1.27x, considered cash-backed (high quality). This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Can Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc cover its interest payments?
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc (LECO) has an interest coverage ratio of 12.30x, meaning it can comfortably cover its interest obligations. This ratio divides operating income by interest expense. Ratios above 5x indicate strong debt-servicing ability, while ratios below 2x suggest the company may face difficulty meeting interest payments if earnings decline. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc?
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc (LECO) scores 65 out of 100 on our Financial Health Score, indicating strong standing within its operating companies peer group. The score is a 0-100 composite of six dimensions (Profitability, Growth, Leverage, Liquidity, Cash Flow, Returns), each ranked as a percentile relative to companies in the same scoring family (banks against banks, REITs against REITs, and so on) rather than across all industries. It rates the quality of the business, not whether the stock is fairly priced, and is not financial advice. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.