LECO (Lincoln Electric Holdings) Stock Based Compensation: $22 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


LECO Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc LECO
97 GF Score
Price $248.57
GF Value $237.63
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Lincoln Electric Holdings Stock Based Compensation?

Lincoln Electric Holdings LECO +0.33% 97 Stock Based Compensation is $22 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LECO with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of $237.63 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Lincoln Electric Holdings's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $10 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $22 Mil.

Lincoln Electric Holdings Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Lincoln Electric Holdings Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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Lincoln Electric Holdings Stock Based Compensation Chart

Lincoln Electric Holdings Annual Data
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Lincoln Electric Holdings Quarterly Data
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Lincoln Electric Holdings Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation 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 $22 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $22 Mil mean?
Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) has a Stock Based Compensation of $22 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Lincoln Electric Holdings and its competitors.
Is Lincoln Electric Holdings' Stock Based Compensation too high?
Lincoln Electric Holdings' current Stock Based Compensation is $22 Mil. Overall, Lincoln Electric Holdings has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lincoln Electric Holdings' Stock Based Compensation compare to SWK and TKR?
Lincoln Electric Holdings' Stock Based Compensation of $22 Mil 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 Stock Based Compensation for an Industrial Products company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Lincoln Electric Holdings and its competitors. Lincoln Electric Holdings's current Stock Based Compensation is $22 Mil. 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 $237.63, compared to a current price of $248.57 — trading 4.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is $22 Mil. 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 Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO), the current Stock Based Compensation is $22 Mil 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 $248.57 is trading 4.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $237.63. GuruFocus considers Lincoln Electric Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LECO:

  • Stock Based Compensation: $22 Mil
  • GF Value™: $237.63 vs. price of $248.57 (4.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 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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