Company / Free Cash Flow
Lincoln Electric Free Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow
$534.2M
FY2025
5-year range
$292.2M / $576.6M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+10.7%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#97 of 336
Industrials
What the data says
At $534M, Lincoln Electric's free cash flow ranks #97 of 336 in the Industrials sector. Free Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $262M in FY2017 to $577M in FY2023.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$534M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +12.8%.
Declined from $577M to $534M over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +22.3%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +12.8%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#97 of 336 in IndustrialsTop 29% of 336This company $534.2M Sector average $628.9M
▼
-15.1% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +12.8%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, free cash flow increased 10.7% year-over-year.
- Ranks #97 out of 336 companies in the Industrials sector.
- Peak free cash flow was recorded in FY2023.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 3.10 (safe zone, above 2.9 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 37.1%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Free Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $534.2M | +10.7% |
| FY2024 | $482.4M | -16.3% |
| FY2023 | $576.6M | +97.3% |
| FY2022 | $292.2M | -12.4% |
| FY2021 | $333.6M | +14.2% |
| FY2020 | $292.2M | -12.4% |
| FY2019 | $333.6M | +27.0% |
| FY2018 | $262.7M | +0.1% |
| FY2017 | $262.3M | -20.2% |
| FY2016 | $328.7M | +25.0% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026