LECO (Lincoln Electric Holdings) E10: $6.94 (As of Mar. 2026)


LECO Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc LECO
97 GF Score
Price $268.82
GF Value $236.84
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Lincoln Electric Holdings E10?

Lincoln Electric Holdings LECO -0.07% 97 E10 is $6.94 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LECO with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of $236.84 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller P/E calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years.

Lincoln Electric Holdings's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.470. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our e10, which is $6.94 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Lincoln Electric Holdings's average E10 Growth Rate was 16.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average E10 Growth Rate was 12.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average E10 Growth Rate was 13.50% per year. During the past 10 years, the average E10 Growth Rate was 11.00% 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 E10 growth rate using E10 data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average E10 Growth Rate of Lincoln Electric Holdings was 15.30% per year. The lowest was 3.50% per year. And the median was 10.55% per year.

As of today (2026-06-24), Lincoln Electric Holdings's current stock price is $268.82. Lincoln Electric Holdings's E10 for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $6.94. Lincoln Electric Holdings's Shiller PE Ratio of today is 38.73.

During the past 13 years, the highest Shiller PE Ratio of Lincoln Electric Holdings was 49.06. The lowest was 19.34. And the median was 33.43.


Lincoln Electric Holdings  (NAS:LECO) E10 Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, E10 may underestimate the company's earnings power. Shiller PE Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual P/E is low.

For the Shiller P/E, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Shiller P/E is also called PE10.

The Shiller P/E was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The same calculation is applied here to individual companies.

Lincoln Electric Holdings's Shiller P/E Ratio of today is calculated as

Shiller PE Ratio=Share Price/E10
=268.82/6.94
=38.73

* 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 Shiller P/E Ratio of Lincoln Electric Holdings was 49.06. The lowest was 19.34. And the median was 33.43.


Be Aware

Shiller PE Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real earnings power.


Lincoln Electric Holdings E10 Related Terms


Lincoln Electric Holdings E10 Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lincoln Electric Holdings's E10 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 E10 Chart

Lincoln Electric Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
E10
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Lincoln Electric Holdings Quarterly Data
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LECO vs SWK, RBC, SNA: E10 Comparison

For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Lincoln Electric Holdings's Shiller PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Shiller PE 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 Shiller PE Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Lincoln Electric Holdings's Shiller PE Ratio falls into.


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Lincoln Electric Holdings E10 Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller P/E calculation. When we calculate the today's Shiller P/E ratio of a stock, we use today's price divided by E10.

What is E10? How do we calculate E10?

E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the E10 of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the earnings from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the earnings of 2001 earnings data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent earnings in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart earned $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent earnings in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart earns $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 earnings in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent earnings of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by 10 to get E10.

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 earnings per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_EPS= Earnings per Share (Diluted) /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=2.47/330.2130*330.2130
=2.470

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Lincoln Electric Holdings Quarterly Data

per share eps CPI Adj_EPS
201606 0.450 241.018 0.617
201609 0.890 241.428 1.217
201612 0.810 241.432 1.108
201703 0.840 243.801 1.138
201706 0.920 244.955 1.240
201709 1.590 246.819 2.127
201712 0.360 246.524 0.482
201803 0.920 249.554 1.217
201806 1.040 251.989 1.363
201809 1.070 252.439 1.400
201812 1.350 251.233 1.774
201903 1.120 254.202 1.455
201906 1.360 256.143 1.753
201909 1.170 256.759 1.505
201912 1.030 256.974 1.324
202003 0.910 258.115 1.164
202006 0.450 257.797 0.576
202009 0.970 260.280 1.231
202012 1.080 260.474 1.369
202103 1.230 264.877 1.533
202106 1.600 271.696 1.945
202109 0.530 274.310 0.638
202112 1.250 278.802 1.480
202203 2.130 287.504 2.446
202206 2.180 296.311 2.429
202209 1.870 296.808 2.080
202212 1.870 296.797 2.081
202303 2.090 301.836 2.286
202306 2.360 305.109 2.554
202309 2.220 307.789 2.382
202312 2.700 306.746 2.907
202403 2.140 312.332 2.263
202406 1.770 314.175 1.860
202409 1.770 315.301 1.854
202412 2.470 315.605 2.584
202503 2.100 319.799 2.168
202506 2.560 322.561 2.621
202509 2.210 324.800 2.247
202512 2.450 324.054 2.497
202603 2.470 330.213 2.470

Add all the adjusted EPS together and divide 10 will get our e10.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about E10 →
What does a E10 of $6.94 mean?
Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) has a E10 of $6.94 as of Mar. 2026. E10 represents the company's inflation-adjusted earnings per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Lincoln Electric Holdings and its competitors.
Is Lincoln Electric Holdings' E10 too high?
Lincoln Electric Holdings' current E10 is $6.94. 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' E10 compare to SWK and RBC?
Lincoln Electric Holdings' E10 of $6.94 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 E10 for an Industrial Products company?
A good E10 depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, E10 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 E10 mean?
A high E10 can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. E10 represents the company's inflation-adjusted earnings per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Lincoln Electric Holdings and its competitors. Lincoln Electric Holdings's current E10 is $6.94. 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 $236.84, compared to a current price of $268.82 — trading 13.5% above its estimated fair value. The current E10 is $6.94. Lincoln Electric Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is E10 calculated?
E10 is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO), the current E10 is $6.94 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 $268.82 is trading 13.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $236.84. GuruFocus considers Lincoln Electric Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LECO:

  • E10: $6.94
  • GF Value™: $236.84 vs. price of $268.82 (13.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 4 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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