Company / Free Cash Flow per Share
Lincoln Electric Free Cash Flow per Share History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow per Share
$9.50
FY2025
5-year range
$4.97 / $10.01
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+12.3%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#55 of 329
Industrials
What the data says
Lincoln Electric's free cash flow per share of $9.50 is higher than 83% of companies in the Industrials sector (FY2025). Free Cash Flow per Share has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $3.99 in FY2017 to $10.01 in FY2023.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
9.50 in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +14.5%. Top quartile in the Industrials sector.
Declined from $10.01 to $9.50 over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow per Share over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +24.1%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +14.5%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
-96.7% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, free cash flow per share increased 12.3% year-over-year.
- Ranks #55 out of 329 companies in the Industrials sector.
- Peak free cash flow per share was recorded in FY2023.
- Lowest free cash flow per share in the period was in FY2017.
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 Flow per ShareValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $9.50 | +12.3% |
| FY2024 | $8.47 | -15.4% |
| FY2023 | $10.01 | +101.3% |
| FY2022 | $4.97 | -11.1% |
| FY2021 | $5.59 | +16.0% |
| FY2020 | $4.82 | -8.1% |
| FY2019 | $5.25 | +31.2% |
| FY2018 | $4.00 | +0.2% |
| FY2017 | $3.99 | -14.1% |
| FY2016 | $4.65 | +36.2% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026