Lincoln Electric HoldingsLECO -2.62%97 OCF Yield % is 3.96 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 5.27. GuruFocus rates LECO with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of $236.95 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,074 Industrial Products companies, Lincoln Electric Holdings ranks better than 56.67% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
Lincoln Electric Holdings OCF Yield % Related Terms
Lincoln Electric Holdings OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Lincoln Electric Holdings's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lincoln Electric Holdings's OCF Yield % falls into.
* 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 OCF Yield % of 3.96 as of Jun. 27, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Lincoln Electric Holdings and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 5.27. Over the past decade, Lincoln Electric Holdings' OCF Yield % has ranged from 3.71 to 10.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Lincoln Electric Holdings ranks #1332 out of 3074 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 43.3%.
Is Lincoln Electric Holdings' OCF Yield % too high?
Lincoln Electric Holdings' current OCF Yield % of 3.96 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 5.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.71 to a high of 10.08. The Industrial Products industry median OCF Yield % is 2.84. Lincoln Electric Holdings' value of 3.96 is 39.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lincoln Electric Holdings ranks #1332 out of 3074 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above 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' OCF Yield % compare to SWK and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Lincoln Electric Holdings ranks #1332 out of 3074 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts Lincoln Electric Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 2.84. Lincoln Electric Holdings' value of 3.96 is 39.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Lincoln Electric Holdings' own OCF Yield % has ranged from 3.71 to 10.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.27 vs. the industry median of 2.84, 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 OCF Yield % for an Industrial Products company?
The median OCF Yield % among Industrial Products companies is 2.84, based on 3,074 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lincoln Electric Holdings's current OCF Yield % of 3.96 is 39.4% 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Lincoln Electric Holdings and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median OCF Yield % is 2.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lincoln Electric Holdings's current OCF Yield % is 3.96, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 5.27. 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 $236.95, compared to a current price of $266.47 — trading 12.5% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 3.96, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 5.27 and 39.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.84. Lincoln Electric Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO), the current OCF Yield % is 3.96 as of Jun. 27, 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 $266.47 is trading 12.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $236.95.
GuruFocus considers Lincoln Electric Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LECO:
OCF Yield %: 3.96 (25% below median its 10-year median of 5.27)
GF Value™: $236.95 vs. price of $266.47 (12.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 39.4% above the Industrial Products median (#1332 of 3074)
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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