Company / Return on Assets (ROA)
Lincoln Electric Return on Assets (ROA) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Assets (ROA)
13.8%
FY2025
5-year range
8.0% / 16.1%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+4.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#24 of 350
Industrials
What the data says
Among 350 Industrials companies, Lincoln Electric is in the top 7% for return on assets (roa). Return on Assets (ROA) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 6.6% in FY2017 to 16.1% in FY2023.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
13.8% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +4.9%. Top quartile in the Industrials sector.
Declined from 16.1% to 13.8% over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Return on Assets (ROA) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +5.8pp
- 5-Year Change
- +4.9pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 7% in IndustrialsTop 7% of 350This company 13.8% Sector average 1.9%
▼
+609.0% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on assets (roa) increased 4.1% year-over-year.
- Currently 11.8pp above the Industrials sector average.
- Peak return on assets (roa) was recorded in FY2023.
- Lowest return on assets (roa) 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 | Return on Assets (ROA)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 13.8% | +4.1% |
| FY2024 | 13.2% | -18.0% |
| FY2023 | 16.1% | +103.0% |
| FY2022 | 8.0% | -37.2% |
| FY2021 | 12.7% | +42.1% |
| FY2020 | 8.9% | -27.9% |
| FY2019 | 12.4% | +50.0% |
| FY2018 | 8.2% | +25.6% |
| FY2017 | 6.6% | -53.9% |
| FY2016 | 14.2% | -5.4% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026