LECO (Lincoln Electric Holdings) Total Operating Expense: $812 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


LECO Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc LECO
97 GF Score
Price $258.10
GF Value $237.21
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Lincoln Electric Holdings Total Operating Expense?

Lincoln Electric Holdings LECO -2.84% 97 Total Operating Expense is $812 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LECO with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of $237.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Lincoln Electric Holdings's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $211 Mil. Lincoln Electric Holdings's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $812 Mil.

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Lincoln Electric Holdings Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Lincoln Electric Holdings Total Operating Expense Chart

Lincoln Electric Holdings Annual Data
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Lincoln Electric Holdings Quarterly Data
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Lincoln Electric Holdings Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense 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 $812 Mil.

* 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of $812 Mil mean?
Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) has a Total Operating Expense of $812 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Lincoln Electric Holdings and its competitors.
Is Lincoln Electric Holdings' Total Operating Expense too high?
Lincoln Electric Holdings' current Total Operating Expense is $812 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' Total Operating Expense compare to SWK and TKR?
Lincoln Electric Holdings' Total Operating Expense of $812 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 Total Operating Expense for an Industrial Products company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Lincoln Electric Holdings and its competitors. Lincoln Electric Holdings's current Total Operating Expense is $812 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 $237.21, compared to a current price of $258.10 — trading 8.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is $812 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 Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO), the current Total Operating Expense is $812 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 $258.10 is trading 8.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $237.21. GuruFocus considers Lincoln Electric Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LECO:

  • Total Operating Expense: $812 Mil
  • GF Value™: $237.21 vs. price of $258.10 (8.8% 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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