LECO (Lincoln Electric Holdings) Institutional Ownership: 86.92% (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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LECO Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc LECO
98 GF Score
Price $259.50
GF Value $238.00
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Lincoln Electric Holdings Institutional Ownership?

Lincoln Electric Holdings LECO +2.48% 98 Institutional Ownership is 86.92% as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates LECO with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of $238.00 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Institutional ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Lincoln Electric Holdings's institutional ownership is 86.92%.

Insider Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Lincoln Electric Holdings's Insider Ownership is 2.37%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Lincoln Electric Holdings's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 88.19%.

Lincoln Electric Holdings Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lincoln Electric Holdings's Institutional Ownership can be seen below:

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Lincoln Electric Holdings Institutional Ownership Chart

Lincoln Electric Holdings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Lincoln Electric Holdings can be seen below:

2025-09-30 2025-10-31 2025-11-30 2025-12-31 2026-01-31 2026-02-28 2026-03-31 2026-04-30 2026-05-31 2026-06-30
Institutional Ownership 56.73 56.73 56.87 54.28 53.96 54.06 53.48 53.27 54.46 54.20
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Lincoln Electric Holdings Institutional Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding.

What does a Institutional Ownership of 86.92% mean?
Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) has a Institutional Ownership of 86.92% as of Jul. 16, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Lincoln Electric Holdings and its competitors.
Is Lincoln Electric Holdings' Institutional Ownership too high?
Lincoln Electric Holdings' current Institutional Ownership is 86.92%. 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' Institutional Ownership compare to SWK and TKR?
Lincoln Electric Holdings' Institutional Ownership of 86.92% 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 Institutional Ownership for an Industrial Products company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Institutional Ownership 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 Institutional Ownership mean?
A high Institutional Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Lincoln Electric Holdings and its competitors. Lincoln Electric Holdings's current Institutional Ownership is 86.92%. 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 $238.00, compared to a current price of $259.50 — trading 9% above its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 86.92%. 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 Institutional Ownership calculated?
Institutional Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO), the current Institutional Ownership is 86.92% as of Jul. 16, 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 $259.50 is trading 9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $238.00. GuruFocus considers Lincoln Electric Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LECO:

  • Institutional Ownership: 86.92%
  • GF Value™: $238.00 vs. price of $259.50 (9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 98/100 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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