LECO (Lincoln Electric Holdings) Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based): -34.55% (As of Jun. 24, 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based)?

Lincoln Electric Holdings LECO -0.07% 97 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -34.55% as of Jun. 24, 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.

Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) = (Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) - Current Price) / Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based).

Note: Discounted Earnings model is only suitable for predictable companies (Business Predictability Rank higher than 1-Star). If the company's Predictability Rank is 1-Star or Not Rated, result may not be accurate due to the low predictability of business and the data will not be stored into our database.

As of today (2026-06-24), Lincoln Electric Holdings's Predictability Rank is 4-Stars. Lincoln Electric Holdings's intrinsic value calculated from the Discounted Earnings model is $199.79 and current share price is $268.82. Consequently,

Lincoln Electric Holdings's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) using Discounted Earnings model is -34.55%.

LECO vs SWK, RBC, SNA: Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) Comparison

For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Lincoln Electric Holdings's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based), along with its competitors' market caps and Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Lincoln Electric Holdings's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lincoln Electric Holdings's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) falls into.


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Lincoln Electric Holdings Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) Calculation

Lincoln Electric Holdings's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) for today is calculated as

Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based)=(Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based)-Current Price)/Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based)
=(199.79-268.82)/199.79
=-34.55 %

* 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.

The intrinsic value is calculated from the Discounted Earnings model with default parameters. The calculation method is the same as Discounted Cash Flow model except earnings are used in the calculation instead of free cash flow.

What does a Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of -34.55% mean?
Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) has a Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of -34.55% as of Jun. 24, 2026. Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Earnings price. View historical data on Lincoln Electric Holdings.
Is Lincoln Electric Holdings' Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) too high?
Lincoln Electric Holdings' current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -34.55%. 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' Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) compare to SWK and RBC?
Lincoln Electric Holdings' Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of -34.55% 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) for an Industrial Products company?
A good Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) mean?
A high Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Earnings price. View historical data on Lincoln Electric Holdings. Lincoln Electric Holdings's current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -34.55%. 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -34.55%. 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) calculated?
Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO), the current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -34.55% as of Jun. 24, 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:

  • Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based): -34.55%
  • 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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