Lincoln Electric HoldingsLECO -0.07%97 Median PS Value is $199.24 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 16098% above its 10-year median of 1.23. 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. Among 1,641 Industrial Products companies, Lincoln Electric Holdings ranks worse than 60.51% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lincoln Electric Holdings's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
LECO'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.8 Med: 1.23 Max: 1.76
Current: 1.35
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Lincoln Electric Holdings was 1.76. The lowest was 0.80. And the median was 1.23.
LECO's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked worse than 60.51% of 1641
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.14
vs LECO: 1.35
Lincoln Electric Holdings (NAS:LECO) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
Lincoln Electric Holdings's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
268.82
/
199.24
=
1.35
* 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 Median PS Value Related Terms
Lincoln Electric Holdings Median PS Value 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.
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Lincoln Electric Holdings's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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 Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Lincoln Electric Holdings's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lincoln Electric Holdings's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 2.5453.
Lincoln Electric Holdings's Revenue 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 $78.278.
* 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 Median PS Value of $199.24 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Lincoln Electric Holdings and its competitors. This is 16098% above median its historical median of 1.23. Over the past decade, Lincoln Electric Holdings' Median PS Value has ranged from 0.80 to 1.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Lincoln Electric Holdings ranks #993 out of 1641 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 60.5%.
Is Lincoln Electric Holdings' Median PS Value too high?
Lincoln Electric Holdings' current Median PS Value of $199.24 is 16098% above median its 10-year median of 1.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.80 to a high of 1.76. The Industrial Products industry median Median PS Value is 1.14. Lincoln Electric Holdings' value of $199.24 is 17377.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lincoln Electric Holdings ranks #993 out of 1641 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' Median PS Value compare to SWK and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Lincoln Electric Holdings ranks #993 out of 1641 companies for Median PS Value. This places Lincoln Electric Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 1.14. Lincoln Electric Holdings' value of $199.24 is 17377.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Lincoln Electric Holdings' own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.80 to 1.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.23 vs. the industry median of 1.14, Lincoln Electric Holdings has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Median PS Value for an Industrial Products company?
The median Median PS Value among Industrial Products companies is 1.14, based on 1,641 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lincoln Electric Holdings's current Median PS Value of $199.24 is 17377.2% 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 Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Lincoln Electric Holdings and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Median PS Value is 1.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lincoln Electric Holdings's current Median PS Value is $199.24, which is 16098% above median its own 10-year median of 1.23. 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 Median PS Value is $199.24, which is 16098% above median its 10-year median of 1.23 and 17377.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.14. 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 Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO), the current Median PS Value is $199.24 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:
Median PS Value: $199.24 (16098% above median its 10-year median of 1.23)
GF Value™: $236.84 vs. price of $268.82 (13.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17377.2% above the Industrial Products median (#993 of 1641)
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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