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Lincoln Electric HoldingsLECO +0.25%98 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.95 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 2.46. GuruFocus rates LECO with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of $237.94 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,921 Industrial Products companies, Lincoln Electric Holdings ranks better than 52.21% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lincoln Electric Holdings's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
LECO'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.62 Med: 2.46 Max: 4.65
Current: 1.95
During the past 13 years, Lincoln Electric Holdings's highest Yield on Cost was 4.65. The lowest was 1.62. And the median was 2.46.
LECO's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 52.21% of 1921
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.82
vs LECO: 1.95
Lincoln Electric Holdings (NAS:LECO) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Lincoln Electric Holdings 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
LECO vs SWK, TKR, RBC: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Lincoln Electric Holdings's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Lincoln Electric Holdings's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lincoln Electric Holdings's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Lincoln Electric Holdings 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.95 as of Jul. 15, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Lincoln Electric Holdings and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 2.46. Over the past decade, Lincoln Electric Holdings' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.62 to 4.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Lincoln Electric Holdings ranks #918 out of 1921 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 47.8%.
Is Lincoln Electric Holdings' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Lincoln Electric Holdings' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.95 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 2.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.62 to a high of 4.65. The Industrial Products industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.82. Lincoln Electric Holdings' value of 1.95 is 7.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lincoln Electric Holdings ranks #918 out of 1921 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lincoln Electric Holdings has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lincoln Electric Holdings' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to SWK and TKR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Lincoln Electric Holdings ranks #918 out of 1921 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Lincoln Electric Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.82. Lincoln Electric Holdings' value of 1.95 is 7.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Lincoln Electric Holdings' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.62 to 4.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.46 vs. the industry median of 1.82, 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for an Industrial Products company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Industrial Products companies is 1.82, based on 1,921 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lincoln Electric Holdings's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.95 is 7.1% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Lincoln Electric Holdings and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lincoln Electric Holdings's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.95, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 2.46. 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 $237.94, compared to a current price of $253.21 — trading 6.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.95, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 2.46 and 7.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.82. Lincoln Electric Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 98/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.95 as of Jul. 15, 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 $253.21 is trading 6.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $237.94.
GuruFocus considers Lincoln Electric Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LECO:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.95 (21% below median its 10-year median of 2.46)
GF Value™: $237.94 vs. price of $253.21 (6.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.1% above the Industrial Products median (#918 of 1921)
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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