LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS INC (LECO) Return on equity 2016–2025
LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS INC (LECO) return on equity by fiscal year — reported net income divided by year-end shareholders’ equity.
35.4%FY2025 · since FY2016: 27.9% → 35.4%
| Fiscal year | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 35.4% | +0.3 pp |
| FY2024 | 35.1% | -6.5 pp |
| FY2023 | 41.7% | -4.0 pp |
| FY2022 | 45.7% | +13.7 pp |
| FY2021 | 32.0% | +5.9 pp |
| FY2020 | 26.1% | -9.7 pp |
| FY2019 | 35.8% | +3.5 pp |
| FY2018 | 32.4% | +5.8 pp |
| FY2017 | 26.6% | -1.3 pp |
| FY2016 | 27.9% | — |
ROE = reported net income ÷ reported year-end shareholders’ equity for the same fiscal year. Heavy buybacks shrink equity and can push ROE very high (or negative-equity years drop out).
Source: SEC XBRL filings · For reference only · Not investment advice