Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (LECO) fair value analysis

Nasdaq · Updated 2026-09-07

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. is a manufacturer of welding equipment, welding consumables, and cutting systems used in industrial fabrication and construction applications. The company operates globally with manufacturing facilities and sales offices across North America, Europe, Asia, and other international markets.

Forward Fair Value verdict

Fairly valued

Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model, LECO is trading at within about 10% of estimated fair value.

LECO currently ranks #75 of 107 Industrials stocks by discount to Forward Fair Value. It has screened as Fairly valued for 3 consecutive weekly runs.

Last price: $267.79
Sector: Industrials
12-month range: $229.64–$285.33

Derived indicators

Coarse bands from TickrTrends' weekly models; exact figures are part of the full report.

Quality grade: D
Leverage: Moderate
RSI zone: Neutral
50/200-day trend: Uptrend
52-week position: The upper-middle quarter of its range

What our data shows for LECO

Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for LECO, built from quarterly earnings records.
Shares are trading in the upper third of their 12-month price range of $229.64–$285.33.
The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 47.

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How Forward Fair Value works

TickrTrends computes a Forward Fair Value for every covered stock each week: a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple is applied to the analyst-consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year. Every input window is validated for continuity and every result is screened for plausibility before publication.

Recent LECO news

TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for LECO is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.

Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc (LECO) Stock Up 3.6% but GF Value Says Overvalued -- GF Score: 97/100 (gurufocus.com, 2026-08-26)
TickrTrends take: Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc trades in the Industrials sector and recently gained 3 percent in share price movement. Despite the stock's positive near-term performance, TickrTrends currently assesses LECO as fairly valued, which contrasts with the GF Value assessment cited in the headline. Investors focused on valuation metrics should monitor whether the stock's recent price appreciation narrows or widens the gap between market price and intrinsic value estimates.
Lincoln Electric Holdings: Growth Remains Strong, But Valuation Caps Upside (NASDAQ:LECO) (seekingalpha.com, 2026-08-07)
TickrTrends take: Lincoln Electric Holdings operates in the Industrials sector and is currently assessed as fairly valued according to TickrTrends metrics. While the company demonstrates strong growth, its current valuation leaves limited room for appreciation without corresponding improvements in fundamentals or market sentiment. Investors focused on valuation should monitor whether the company's growth trajectory can justify any expansion in its current valuation multiples.
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. 2026 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation (NASDAQ:LECO) 2026-07-31 (seekingalpha.com, 2026-07-31)
TickrTrends take: # LECO Stock Research Lincoln Electric Holdings reported its 2026 Q2 results on July 31, with an earnings call presentation now available for review. Given TickrTrends' current assessment that LECO trades at a fairly valued level within the Industrials sector, investors focused on valuation metrics should monitor whether the company's operational performance and guidance support maintaining this midpoint assessment or signal a shift toward undervaluation or overvaluation. The earnings presentation provides the detailed financial metrics and management commentary necessary to evaluate whether current pricing accurately reflects the company's fundamentals and forward prospects.

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TickrTrends weekly updates

2026-09-07 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
2026-09-06 — TickrTrends' derived indicators for LECO showed modest deterioration this week, with the stock's sector discount rank declining from 70 to 75 among industrials companies. Despite this shift, LECO maintains a fairly valued assessment according to current valuation metrics. The lower ranking indicates the stock has become relatively less discounted compared to its sector peers.
2026-08-31 — TickrTrends initiated weekly Forward Fair Value coverage of this stock.

Frequently asked questions

Is LECO stock undervalued?

Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-09-07), LECO is trading at within about 10% of estimated fair value and screens as fairly valued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.

What is LECO's TickrTrends verdict?

LECO's current verdict is Fairly valued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.

How does LECO compare to other Industrials stocks?

LECO ranks #75 of 107 Industrials stocks in TickrTrends' coverage when sorted by discount to Forward Fair Value.

Is LECO overbought or oversold?

LECO's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.

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