LECO (Lincoln Electric Holdings) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $19.69 (As of Mar. 2026)


LECO Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc LECO
97 GF Score
Price $264.15
GF Value $236.95
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Lincoln Electric Holdings Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Lincoln Electric Holdings LECO -0.87% 97 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $19.69 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LECO with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of $236.95 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Lincoln Electric Holdings's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $27.584. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $19.69 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Lincoln Electric Holdings's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 7.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 3.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 3.70% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 2.40% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of Lincoln Electric Holdings was 10.80% per year. The lowest was 0.70% per year. And the median was 6.30% per year.

As of today (2026-06-30), Lincoln Electric Holdings's current stock price is $264.15. Lincoln Electric Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $19.69. Lincoln Electric Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 13.42.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Lincoln Electric Holdings was 15.66. The lowest was 3.94. And the median was 7.70.


Lincoln Electric Holdings  (NAS:LECO) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Lincoln Electric Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=264.15/19.69
=13.42

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Lincoln Electric Holdings was 15.66. The lowest was 3.94. And the median was 7.70.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


Lincoln Electric Holdings Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Lincoln Electric Holdings Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lincoln Electric Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Lincoln Electric Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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Lincoln Electric Holdings Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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LECO vs SWK, TKR, RBC: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Lincoln Electric Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Lincoln Electric Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Lincoln Electric Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lincoln Electric Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Lincoln Electric Holdings Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Lincoln Electric Holdings's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=27.584/330.2130*330.2130
=27.584

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Lincoln Electric Holdings Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 11.769 241.018 16.124
201609 11.391 241.428 15.580
201612 10.833 241.432 14.817
201703 11.906 243.801 16.126
201706 12.912 244.955 17.406
201709 14.374 246.819 19.231
201712 14.188 246.524 19.004
201803 14.945 249.554 19.775
201806 14.465 251.989 18.955
201809 14.387 252.439 18.819
201812 13.957 251.233 18.345
201903 13.758 254.202 17.872
201906 13.685 256.143 17.642
201909 13.294 256.759 17.097
201912 13.503 256.974 17.351
202003 11.233 258.115 14.371
202006 11.105 257.797 14.224
202009 11.936 260.280 15.143
202012 13.234 260.474 16.777
202103 13.496 264.877 16.825
202106 14.476 271.696 17.594
202109 14.530 274.310 17.491
202112 14.699 278.802 17.409
202203 14.856 287.504 17.063
202206 15.764 296.311 17.568
202209 16.009 296.808 17.811
202212 17.945 296.797 19.965
202303 19.545 301.836 21.383
202306 20.926 305.109 22.648
202309 21.426 307.789 22.987
202312 22.972 306.746 24.729
202403 22.981 312.332 24.297
202406 23.166 314.175 24.349
202409 23.734 315.301 24.856
202412 23.615 315.605 24.708
202503 24.006 319.799 24.788
202506 24.999 322.561 25.592
202509 25.708 324.800 26.136
202512 26.799 324.054 27.308
202603 27.584 330.213 27.584

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $19.69 mean?
Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $19.69 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Lincoln Electric Holdings and its competitors.
Is Lincoln Electric Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Lincoln Electric Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $19.69. 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' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to SWK and TKR?
Lincoln Electric Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $19.69 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for an Industrial Products company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Lincoln Electric Holdings and its competitors. Lincoln Electric Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $19.69. 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 $236.95, compared to a current price of $264.15 — trading 11.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $19.69. Lincoln Electric Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $19.69 as of Mar. 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 $264.15 is trading 11.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $236.95. GuruFocus considers Lincoln Electric Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LECO:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $19.69
  • GF Value™: $236.95 vs. price of $264.15 (11.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 2 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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