Lincoln Electric Holdings (FRA:LNE) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: €5.95 (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:LNE Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc FRA:LNE
98 GF Score
Price €220.00
GF Value €199.68
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Lincoln Electric Holdings Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Lincoln Electric Holdings FRA:LNE 98 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €5.95 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:LNE with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of €199.68 (Fairly Valued). 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 FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Lincoln Electric Holdings's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.985. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is €5.95 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Lincoln Electric Holdings's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 8.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 10.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 11.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 10.60% 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 FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Lincoln Electric Holdings was 24.10% per year. The lowest was -2.40% per year. And the median was 11.65% per year.

As of today (2026-07-19), Lincoln Electric Holdings's current stock price is €220.00. Lincoln Electric Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €5.95. Lincoln Electric Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 36.97.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Lincoln Electric Holdings was 44.49. The lowest was 17.85. And the median was 29.59.


Lincoln Electric Holdings  (FRA:LNE) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF 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 Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Lincoln Electric Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=220.00/5.95
=36.97

* 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 Price-to-FCF of Lincoln Electric Holdings was 44.49. The lowest was 17.85. And the median was 29.59.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Lincoln Electric Holdings Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Lincoln Electric Holdings Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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

Lincoln Electric Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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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FRA:LNE vs SWK, TKR, RBC: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Lincoln Electric Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF 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 Price-to-FCF vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Lincoln Electric Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lincoln Electric Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Lincoln Electric Holdings Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

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

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow 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 FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=0.985/330.2130*330.2130
=0.985

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Lincoln Electric Holdings Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201606 1.114 241.018 1.526
201609 1.309 241.428 1.790
201612 0.885 241.432 1.210
201703 0.902 243.801 1.222
201706 0.791 244.955 1.066
201709 1.042 246.819 1.394
201712 0.848 246.524 1.136
201803 0.355 249.554 0.470
201806 0.816 251.989 1.069
201809 1.160 252.439 1.517
201812 1.047 251.233 1.376
201903 0.133 254.202 0.173
201906 1.488 256.143 1.918
201909 1.633 256.759 2.100
201912 1.552 256.974 1.994
202003 0.151 258.115 0.193
202006 1.348 257.797 1.727
202009 1.095 260.280 1.389
202012 1.548 260.474 1.962
202103 0.492 264.877 0.613
202106 1.133 271.696 1.377
202109 1.291 274.310 1.554
202112 1.390 278.802 1.646
202203 0.374 287.504 0.430
202206 1.326 296.311 1.478
202209 1.943 296.808 2.162
202212 1.487 296.797 1.654
202303 1.681 301.836 1.839
202306 2.803 305.109 3.034
202309 3.178 307.789 3.410
202312 1.534 306.746 1.651
202403 1.708 312.332 1.806
202406 2.389 314.175 2.511
202409 2.581 315.301 2.703
202412 1.083 315.605 1.133
202503 2.598 319.799 2.683
202506 1.834 322.561 1.878
202509 3.144 324.800 3.196
202512 0.801 324.054 0.816
202603 0.985 330.213 0.985

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €5.95 mean?
Lincoln Electric Holdings (FRA:LNE) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €5.95 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Lincoln Electric Holdings and its competitors.
Is Lincoln Electric Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Lincoln Electric Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €5.95. Overall, Lincoln Electric Holdings has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lincoln Electric Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to SWK and TKR?
Lincoln Electric Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €5.95 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 FCF per Share for an Industrial Products company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Lincoln Electric Holdings and its competitors. Lincoln Electric Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €5.95. 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 (FRA:LNE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €199.68, compared to a current price of €220.00 — trading 10.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €5.95. Lincoln Electric Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 98/100 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 FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lincoln Electric Holdings (FRA:LNE), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €5.95 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 (FRA:LNE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lincoln Electric Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €220.00 is trading 10.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €199.68. GuruFocus considers Lincoln Electric Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:LNE:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: €5.95
  • GF Value™: €199.68 vs. price of €220.00 (10.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 98/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Lincoln Electric Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges LECO:USALNE: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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