Timken [TKR] vs Lincoln Electric [LECO] Detailed Stock Comparison
Timken
NYSE
Loading...
Lincoln Electric
NASDAQ
Loading...
TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Timken wins in 7 metrics, Lincoln Electric wins in 13 metrics, with 0 ties. Lincoln Electric appears stronger overall.
View Metrics Details
Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Timken | Lincoln Electric | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 16.91 | 26.88 | Timken |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 1.67 | 9.58 | Timken |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 70.78 | 94.93 | Timken |
| PEG Ratio | 11.32 | 25.69 | Timken |
| EV/EBITDA | 9.36 | 18.07 | Timken |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 6.86% | 12.27% | Lincoln Electric |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 12.92% | 16.67% | Lincoln Electric |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 12.92% | 16.67% | Lincoln Electric |
| Return on Equity | 10.92% | 37.35% | Lincoln Electric |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 5.14% | 12.23% | Lincoln Electric |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $305.70M | $482.37M | Lincoln Electric |
| Dividend Yield | 0.96% | 1.63% | Lincoln Electric |
| 1-Year Return | -8.04% | 26.27% | Lincoln Electric |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 1.15 | 3.22 | Timken |
| Enterprise Value | $7.26B | $14.33B | Lincoln Electric |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 1.61 | 3.50 | Timken |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 30.71% | 37.25% | Lincoln Electric |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $65 | $73 | Lincoln Electric |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $4.40 | $8.91 | Lincoln Electric |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.29 | 1.22 | Lincoln Electric |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Timken vs Lincoln Electric Stock Performance Analysis
Loading Price Chart...
Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timken | 0.65% | 1.21% | -3.31% | 8.71% | -8.76% | 6.50% |
| Lincoln Electric | -0.76% | -0.69% | 9.18% | 27.92% | 24.08% | 29.59% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timken | -8.04% | 9.11% | 34.35% | 125.70% | 201.91% | 265.73% |
| Lincoln Electric | 26.27% | 62.57% | 145.76% | 285.93% | 816.11% | 1,200.76% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Timken vs Lincoln Electric
| Metric | TKR | LECO |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $5.18B | $13.22B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 951,630 | 434,221 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 708,527 | 404,974 |
| Last Close | $74.39 | $239.47 |
| 52 Week Range | $56.20 - $87.52 | $161.11 - $246.83 |
| % from 52W High | -15.00% | -2.98% |
| All-Time High | $95.08 (Jul 10, 2023) | $261.13 (Mar 18, 2024) |
| % from All-Time High | -21.76% | -8.29% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | -0.01% | 0.07% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.18% | 0.41% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.07% | 0.12% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.13% | 0.17% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.11% | 0.37% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 70.78 | 94.93 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $44.44 | $25.00 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $6.02 | $5.43 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $471.70M | $624.52M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $283.36M | $450.80M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.96% | 1.63% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.68 | $3.71 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Timken vs Lincoln Electric
| Metric | TKR | LECO |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 16.91 | 26.88 |
| Forward P/E | 11.32 | 25.69 |
| PEG Ratio | 11.32 | 25.69 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 1.15 | 3.22 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 1.67 | 9.58 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $5.18B | $13.22B |
| Enterprise Value | $7.26B | $14.33B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 1.61 | 3.50 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 9.36 | 18.07 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.29 | 1.22 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $44.44 | $25.00 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Timken vs Lincoln Electric
Financial Metrics
Loading Financial Charts...
Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | TKR | LECO |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $1.14B | $1.00B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $781.60M | $638.94M |
| Gross Profit | $358.70M | $365.45M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $154.90M | $168.78M |
| EBITDA | $210.80M | $193.01M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $118.30M | $153.24M |
| Income Tax | $26.90M | $34.75M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $91.40M | $118.49M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | TKR | LECO |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $376.10M | $394.71M |
| Total Current Assets | $2.62B | $1.73B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $831.70M | $969.85M |
| Long-Term Debt | $2.19B | $1.15B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $3.09B | $1.34B |
| Retained Earnings | $2.54B | $4.07B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $1.45B | N/A |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | TKR | LECO |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $70.30M | $185.69M |
| Capital Expenditures | $1.90M | $4.65M |
| Free Cash Flow | $23.40M | $158.74M |
| Debt Repayment | $-28.20M | $-169,000 |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-23.10M | $-106.69M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | TKR | LECO |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 2.62M | 920,984 |
| Short Ratio | 4.24 | 2.16 |
| Short % of Float | 0.04% | 0.02% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 951,630 | 434,221 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 708,527 | 404,974 |
| Shares Outstanding | 70.00M | 56.21M |
| Float Shares | 65.45M | 54.03M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.10% | 0.02% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.95% | 0.82% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Timken vs Lincoln Electric
| Metric | TKR | LECO |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.68 | $3.71 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.96% | 1.63% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.98 | $2.99 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.42% | 0.37% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $2.94 | $8.96 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Nov 19, 2024 | Sep 30, 2025 |