Lincoln Electric Holdings's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.38.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $13.47.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Lincoln Electric Holdings was 12.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 7.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 18.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 15.40% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Lincoln Electric Holdings's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
LECO'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.5 Med: 8.8 Max: 49.7
Current: 7.4
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Lincoln Electric Holdings was 49.70% per year. The lowest was -20.50% per year. And the median was 8.80% per year.
LECO's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked better than 54.34% of 2501
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 4.7
vs LECO: 7.40
Lincoln Electric Holdings (NAS:LECO) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
Lincoln Electric Holdings EBIT per Share Related Terms
Lincoln Electric Holdings EBIT per Share Historical Data
* 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.
EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $13.47
* 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 (LECO) has a EBIT per Share of $13.47 as of Mar. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Lincoln Electric Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lincoln Electric Holdings ranks #1142 out of 2501 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 45.7%.
Is Lincoln Electric Holdings' EBIT per Share too high?
Lincoln Electric Holdings' current EBIT per Share is $13.47. The Industrial Products industry median EBIT per Share is 4.70. Lincoln Electric Holdings' value of $13.47 is 186.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lincoln Electric Holdings ranks #1142 out of 2501 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' EBIT per Share compare to SWK and TKR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Lincoln Electric Holdings ranks #1142 out of 2501 companies for EBIT per Share. This puts Lincoln Electric Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 4.70. Lincoln Electric Holdings' value of $13.47 is 186.6% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for an Industrial Products company?
The median EBIT per Share among Industrial Products companies is 4.70, based on 2,501 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lincoln Electric Holdings's current EBIT per Share of $13.47 is 186.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Lincoln Electric Holdings and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EBIT per Share is 4.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lincoln Electric Holdings's current EBIT per Share is $13.47. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $237.32, compared to a current price of $258.33 — trading 8.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is $13.47 and 186.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 4.70. 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 EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO), the current EBIT per Share is $13.47 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 $258.33 is trading 8.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $237.32.
GuruFocus considers Lincoln Electric Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LECO:
EBIT per Share: $13.47
GF Value™: $237.32 vs. price of $258.33 (8.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 186.6% above the Industrial Products median (#1142 of 2501)
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 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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