LECO (Lincoln Electric Holdings) Cash Flow from Operations: $688 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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LECO Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc LECO
97 GF Score
Price $282.00
GF Value $253.10
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Lincoln Electric Holdings Cash Flow from Operations?

Lincoln Electric Holdings LECO -1.46% 97 Cash Flow from Operations is $688 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates LECO with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of $253.10 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.

For the three months ended in Jun. 2026, Lincoln Electric Holdings's Net Income From Continuing Operations was $159 Mil. Its Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization was $26 Mil. Its Change In Working Capital was $69 Mil. Its cash flow from deferred tax was $-4 Mil. Its Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities was $0 Mil. Its Asset Impairment Charge was $0 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation was $5 Mil. And its Cash Flow from Others was $-0 Mil. In all, Lincoln Electric Holdings's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $254 Mil.


Lincoln Electric Holdings  (NAS:LECO) Cash Flow from Operations Explanation

For companies reported in indirect method, cash flow from operations contains six items:

1. Net Income From Continuing Operations:
Net Income From Continuing Operations indicates the net income that a firm brings in from ongoing business activities. These activities are expected to continue into the next reporting period. It excludes extraordinary items, income from the cumulative effects of accounting changes, non-recurring items, income from tax loss carry forward, and preferred dividends.

Lincoln Electric Holdings's net income from continuing operations for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $159 Mil.

2. Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization:
Depreciation is a present expense that accounts for the past cost of an asset that is now providing benefits.
Depletion and amortization are synonyms for depreciation.
Generally:
The term depreciation is used when discussing man made tangible assets
The term depletion is used when discussing natural tangible assets
The term amortization is used when discussing intangible assets

Lincoln Electric Holdings's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $26 Mil.

3. Change In Working Capital:
Working Capital is a measure of a company's short term liquidity or its ability to cover short term liabilities. It is defined as the difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities. Changes in Working Capital is reported in the cash flow statement since it is one of the major ways in which net income can differ from operating cash flow.

Lincoln Electric Holdings's change in working capital for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $69 Mil. It means Lincoln Electric Holdings's working capital increased by $69 Mil from Mar. 2026 to Jun. 2026 .

4. Deferred Tax:
It is the cash flow generated from deferred tax.

Lincoln Electric Holdings's cash flow from deferred tax for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-4 Mil.

5. Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities:
Net cash from all of the entity's discontinued operating activities.

Lincoln Electric Holdings's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0 Mil.

6. Asset Impairment Charge:
It is the charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of all assets from their carrying value to their fair value.

Lincoln Electric Holdings's asset impairment charge for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0 Mil.

7. Stock Based Compensation:
It is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Lincoln Electric Holdings's stock based compensation for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $5 Mil.

8. Cash Flow from Others:
These are cash differences caused by the change of inventory, accounts payable, accounts receivable etc. For instance, if a company pays its suppliers slower, its cash position will build up faster. If a company receives payments from its customers slower, its account receivables will rise, and its cash position will grow more slowly (or even shrink).

Lincoln Electric Holdings's cash flow from others for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-0 Mil.


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Lincoln Electric Holdings Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lincoln Electric Holdings's Cash Flow from Operations can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Lincoln Electric Holdings Cash Flow from Operations Chart

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Lincoln Electric Holdings Cash Flow from Operations Calculation

Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.

Lincoln Electric Holdings's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Lincoln Electric Holdings's Cash Flow from Operations for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is:


Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $688 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Cash Flow from Operations of $688 Mil mean?
Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) has a Cash Flow from Operations of $688 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Lincoln Electric Holdings and its competitors.
Is Lincoln Electric Holdings' Cash Flow from Operations too high?
Lincoln Electric Holdings' current Cash Flow from Operations is $688 Mil. Overall, Lincoln Electric Holdings has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lincoln Electric Holdings' Cash Flow from Operations compare to SWK and TKR?
Lincoln Electric Holdings' Cash Flow from Operations of $688 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow from Operations for an Industrial Products company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Cash Flow from Operations should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow from Operations mean?
A high Cash Flow from Operations can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Lincoln Electric Holdings and its competitors. Lincoln Electric Holdings's current Cash Flow from Operations is $688 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lincoln Electric Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $253.10, compared to a current price of $282.00 — trading 11.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is $688 Mil. Lincoln Electric Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow from Operations calculated?
Cash Flow from Operations is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO), the current Cash Flow from Operations is $688 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lincoln Electric Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $282.00 is trading 11.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $253.10. GuruFocus considers Lincoln Electric Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LECO:

  • Cash Flow from Operations: $688 Mil
  • GF Value™: $253.10 vs. price of $282.00 (11.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LECO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lincoln Electric Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges LNE:Germany
Address 22801 Saint Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH, USA, 44117
Lincoln Electric is a leading manufacturer of welding, cutting, and brazing products. Its portfolio includes arc-welding solutions, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting systems, brazing and soldering alloys, and automation solutions. Lincoln Electric serves clients across general fabrication, heavy industries, automotive, construction, shipbuilding, energy, and process industries, among others. The company generated roughly $4.2 billion in sales in 2025.
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