Lincoln Electric [LECO] vs Snap-on [SNA] Detailed Stock Comparison
Lincoln Electric
NASDAQ
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Snap-on
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Lincoln Electric wins in 4 metrics, Snap-on wins in 16 metrics, with 0 ties. Snap-on appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Lincoln Electric | Snap-on | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 26.88 | 16.98 | Snap-on |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 9.58 | 2.91 | Snap-on |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 94.93 | 22.66 | Snap-on |
| PEG Ratio | 25.69 | 15.85 | Snap-on |
| EV/EBITDA | 18.07 | 12.19 | Snap-on |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 12.27% | 19.72% | Snap-on |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 16.67% | 25.60% | Snap-on |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 16.67% | 25.60% | Snap-on |
| Return on Equity | 37.35% | 18.56% | Lincoln Electric |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 12.23% | 9.92% | Lincoln Electric |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $482.37M | $1.13B | Snap-on |
| Dividend Yield | 1.63% | 2.00% | Snap-on |
| 1-Year Return | 26.27% | 17.79% | Lincoln Electric |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 3.22 | 3.28 | Lincoln Electric |
| Enterprise Value | $14.33B | $16.50B | Snap-on |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 3.50 | 3.25 | Snap-on |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 37.25% | 51.81% | Snap-on |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $73 | $97 | Snap-on |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $8.91 | $18.78 | Snap-on |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.22 | 0.74 | Snap-on |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Lincoln Electric vs Snap-on Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Electric | -0.76% | -0.69% | 9.18% | 27.92% | 24.08% | 29.59% |
| Snap-on | 0.26% | 1.26% | 1.49% | 1.53% | -5.52% | -3.97% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Electric | 26.27% | 62.57% | 145.76% | 285.93% | 816.11% | 1,200.76% |
| Snap-on | 17.79% | 39.09% | 109.45% | 91.47% | 670.22% | 798.13% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Lincoln Electric vs Snap-on
| Metric | LECO | SNA |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $13.22B | $16.64B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 434,221 | 307,820 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 404,974 | 365,200 |
| Last Close | $239.47 | $321.80 |
| 52 Week Range | $161.11 - $246.83 | $267.00 - $373.90 |
| % from 52W High | -2.98% | -13.93% |
| All-Time High | $261.13 (Mar 18, 2024) | $373.90 (Nov 25, 2024) |
| % from All-Time High | -8.29% | -13.93% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.07% | 0.00% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.41% | -0.08% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.12% | 0.20% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.17% | 0.26% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.37% | 0.19% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 94.93 | 22.66 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $25.00 | $109.57 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $5.43 | $27.96 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $624.52M | $1.10B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $450.80M | $653.51M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 1.63% | 2.00% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $3.71 | $6.14 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Lincoln Electric vs Snap-on
| Metric | LECO | SNA |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 26.88 | 16.98 |
| Forward P/E | 25.69 | 15.85 |
| PEG Ratio | 25.69 | 15.85 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 3.22 | 3.28 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 9.58 | 2.91 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $13.22B | $16.64B |
| Enterprise Value | $14.33B | $16.50B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 3.50 | 3.25 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 18.07 | 12.19 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.22 | 0.74 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $25.00 | $109.57 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Lincoln Electric vs Snap-on
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | LECO | SNA |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $1.00B | $1.28B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $638.94M | $617.40M |
| Gross Profit | $365.45M | $663.70M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $168.78M | $327.30M |
| EBITDA | $193.01M | $366.40M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $153.24M | $329.30M |
| Income Tax | $34.75M | $72.50M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $118.49M | $256.80M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | LECO | SNA |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $394.71M | $1.43B |
| Total Current Assets | $1.73B | $4.14B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $969.85M | $999.90M |
| Long-Term Debt | $1.15B | $1.26B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $1.34B | $5.54B |
| Retained Earnings | $4.07B | $7.71B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | N/A | $91.70M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | LECO | SNA |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $185.69M | $263.90M |
| Capital Expenditures | $4.65M | $100,000 |
| Free Cash Flow | $158.74M | $275.60M |
| Debt Repayment | $-169,000 | N/A |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-106.69M | $-87.20M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | LECO | SNA |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 920,984 | 2.54M |
| Short Ratio | 2.16 | 6.69 |
| Short % of Float | 0.02% | 0.06% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 434,221 | 307,820 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 404,974 | 365,200 |
| Shares Outstanding | 56.21M | 52.38M |
| Float Shares | 54.03M | 50.90M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.02% | 0.02% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.82% | 0.95% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Lincoln Electric vs Snap-on
| Metric | LECO | SNA |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $3.71 | $6.14 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 1.63% | 2.00% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $2.99 | $6.00 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.37% | 0.65% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $8.96 | $18.00 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 30, 2025 | Feb 24, 2025 |