LECO Lincoln Electric Holdings PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Jan 21, 2025, the LECO stock has a P/E ratio of 23.51. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $8.48 and the stock price of $199.39 per share. The PE ratio currently is comparable to its last 4-quarter average.
LECO PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Lincoln Electric Holdings over the last ten years is 24.46. The current 23.51 price-to-earnings ratio is 3.9% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, LECO's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Jun 2016 quarter at 54.7, with a price of $59.08 and an EPS of $1.08. The Mar 2020 quarter saw the lowest point at 15.27, with a price of $69 and an EPS of $4.52.
Lincoln Electric Holdings PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 64.3% in 2020
Maximum annual decrease: -40.69% in 2022
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22.89 | 28.96% |
| 2022 | 17.75 | -40.69% |
| 2021 | 29.93 | -10.92% |
| 2020 | 33.6 | 64.3% |
| 2019 | 20.45 | 14.63% |
| 2018 | 17.84 | -26.77% |
| 2017 | 24.36 | -6.6% |
| 2016 | 26.08 | -13.56% |
| 2015 | 30.17 | 40.59% |
| 2014 | 21.46 | 7.68% |
LECO average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of LECO is above its 3-year average, but it is under its 5 and 10-year averages.
LECO PE vs peers
LECO's PE ratio is above its peer stocks ITW and KMT.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| KMT Kennametal Inc | 19.29 | $1.92B |
| ITW Illinois Tool Works Inc | 22.53 | $77.19B |
| LECO Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc | 23.54 | $11.27B |
| HURC Hurco Companies Inc | N/A | $140.92M |
| SWK Stanley Black & Decker Inc | N/A | $13.36B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Lincoln Electric Holdings's PE ratio?
LECO's price to earnings ratio is 23.51 as of Jan 21, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO)?
The average PE ratio for LECO stock over the past 3 years is 21.67.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO)?
The average PE ratio for LECO stock over the past 5 years is 23.97.
What is the highest PE ratio for LECO?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 54.7 in the Jun 2016 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for LECO compare to its historical average?
LECO's current price to earnings ratio is 3.9% below its 10-year historical average.
How is LECO's PE ratio calculated (Lincoln Electric Holdings PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months earnings per share(EPS). As of today (Jan 21, 2025), Lincoln Electric Holdings's share price is $199.39. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $8.48. Therefore, Lincoln Electric Holdings's price to earnings ratio for today is 23.51. PE RATIO(23.51) = STOCK PRICE($199.39) / TTM EPS($8.48)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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