Company / Operating Cash Flow per Share
Lincoln Electric Operating Cash Flow per Share History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow per Share
$11.76
FY2025
5-year range
$5.98 / $11.76
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+11.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#74 of 349
Industrials
What the data says
Lincoln Electric's operating cash flow per share of $11.76 is higher than 79% of companies in the Industrials sector (FY2025). Operating Cash Flow per Share has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $4.76 in FY2018 to $11.76 in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
11.76 in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +15.2%. Top quartile in the Industrials sector.
Remained stable around $11.76 over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow per Share over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +25.3%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +15.2%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
-97.5% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, operating cash flow per share increased 11.9% year-over-year.
- Ranks #74 out of 349 companies in the Industrials sector.
- Lowest operating cash flow per share in the period was in FY2018.
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 Flow per ShareValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $11.76 | +11.9% |
| FY2024 | $10.51 | -9.3% |
| FY2023 | $11.58 | +93.8% |
| FY2022 | $5.98 | -11.6% |
| FY2021 | $6.76 | +16.6% |
| FY2020 | $5.80 | -8.6% |
| FY2019 | $6.34 | +33.3% |
| FY2018 | $4.76 | -0.1% |
| FY2017 | $4.76 | -16.2% |
| FY2016 | $5.68 | +29.1% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026