Company / Operating Cash Flow
Lincoln Electric Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$661.2M
FY2025
5-year range
$351.4M / $667.5M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+10.4%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#112 of 357
Industrials
What the data says
At $661M, Lincoln Electric's operating cash flow ranks #112 of 357 in the Industrials sector. Operating Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $313M in FY2018 to $668M in FY2023.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$661M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +13.5%.
Remained stable around $661M over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +23.5%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +13.5%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#112 of 357 in IndustrialsTop 31% of 357This company $661.2M Sector average $943.1M
▼
-29.9% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +13.5%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow increased 10.4% year-over-year.
- Ranks #112 out of 357 companies in the Industrials sector.
- Peak operating 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 | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $661.2M | +10.4% |
| FY2024 | $599.0M | -10.3% |
| FY2023 | $667.5M | +90.0% |
| FY2022 | $351.4M | -12.9% |
| FY2021 | $403.2M | +14.7% |
| FY2020 | $351.4M | -12.9% |
| FY2019 | $403.2M | +29.0% |
| FY2018 | $312.6M | -0.1% |
| FY2017 | $312.8M | -22.1% |
| FY2016 | $401.7M | +18.5% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026