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COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORP/NY (CMCO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:CMCO - US1993331057 - Common Stock

19.69 USD
+0.41 (+2.13%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:00:00 PM
19.758 USD
+0.07 (+0.35%)
After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, CMCO scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CMCO was compared to 132 industry peers in the Machinery industry. CMCO may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. CMCO has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CMCO had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CMCO had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years CMCO 4 years were profitable.
CMCO had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
CMCO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCMCO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

1.2 Ratios

CMCO's Return On Assets of 0.22% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CMCO is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
CMCO has a worse Return On Equity (0.43%) than 65.15% of its industry peers.
CMCO's Return On Invested Capital of 2.03% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CMCO is outperformed by 68.94% of its industry peers.
CMCO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.53%. This is significantly below the industry average of 10.22%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.22%
ROE 0.43%
ROIC 2.03%
ROA(3y)1.7%
ROA(5y)1.53%
ROE(3y)3.5%
ROE(5y)3.21%
ROIC(3y)4.53%
ROIC(5y)4.23%
CMCO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCMCO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 0.41%, CMCO is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
CMCO has a Operating Margin of 4.12%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CMCO underperforms 65.15% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CMCO has declined.
CMCO has a Gross Margin (33.67%) which is in line with its industry peers.
CMCO's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.12%
PM (TTM) 0.41%
GM 33.67%
OM growth 3Y-8.87%
OM growth 5Y-9.54%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.33%
GM growth 5Y-0.68%
CMCO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCMCO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CMCO is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for CMCO has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
CMCO has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CMCO has an improved debt to assets ratio.
CMCO Yearly Shares OutstandingCMCO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
CMCO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCMCO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

CMCO has an Altman-Z score of 1.46. This is a bad value and indicates that CMCO is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of CMCO (1.46) is worse than 77.27% of its industry peers.
CMCO has a debt to FCF ratio of 15.64. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CMCO would need 15.64 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CMCO has a Debt to FCF ratio of 15.64. This is in the lower half of the industry: CMCO underperforms 62.12% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.45 indicates that CMCO is not too dependend on debt financing.
CMCO's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.45 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CMCO outperforms 51.52% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.45
Debt/FCF 15.64
Altman-Z 1.46
ROIC/WACC0.22
WACC9.24%
CMCO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCMCO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.81 indicates that CMCO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CMCO has a Current ratio of 1.81. This is in the lower half of the industry: CMCO underperforms 61.36% of its industry peers.
CMCO has a Quick Ratio of 1.81. This is a bad value and indicates that CMCO is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CMCO has a worse Quick ratio (0.99) than 67.42% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.81
Quick Ratio 0.99
CMCO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCMCO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for CMCO have decreased strongly by -18.86% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -2.19% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.36% in the past year.
CMCO shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.54% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.86%
EPS 3Y-4.19%
EPS 5Y-2.19%
EPS Q2Q%-11.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.36%
Revenue growth 3Y2.03%
Revenue growth 5Y3.54%
Sales Q2Q%7.75%

3.2 Future

CMCO is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.99% yearly.
CMCO is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.71% yearly.
EPS Next Y2.14%
EPS Next 2Y6.99%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.2%
Revenue Next 2Y3.71%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
CMCO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCMCO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
CMCO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCMCO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.64, the valuation of CMCO can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CMCO indicates a rather cheap valuation: CMCO is cheaper than 96.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CMCO is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.19, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
CMCO is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.94.
CMCO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CMCO is cheaper than 99.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.88, CMCO is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.64
Fwd PE 6.94
CMCO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCMCO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

CMCO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CMCO is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CMCO is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.26
EV/EBITDA 11.08
CMCO Per share dataCMCO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)4.04
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y6.99%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.62%, CMCO has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
CMCO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.85. CMCO pays more dividend than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, CMCO has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.62%

5.2 History

The dividend of CMCO has a limited annual growth rate of 3.01%.
CMCO has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
CMCO has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.01%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years10
CMCO Yearly Dividends per shareCMCO Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25

5.3 Sustainability

CMCO pays out 201.81% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
CMCO's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP201.81%
EPS Next 2Y6.99%
EPS Next 3YN/A
CMCO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCMCO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20M 40M 60M 80M
CMCO Dividend Payout.CMCO Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CMCO Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORP/NY

NASDAQ:CMCO (1/9/2026, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 19.758 +0.07 (+0.35%)

19.69

+0.41 (+2.13%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-22 2026-01-22
Inst Owners94.63%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners2.32%
Ins Owner Change2.34%
Market Cap565.69M
Revenue(TTM)977.99M
Net Income(TTM)3.97M
Analysts82
Price Target27.88 (41.59%)
Short Float %1.8%
Short Ratio1.83
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.62%
Yearly Dividend0.28
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.01%
DP201.81%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)9.77%
Min EPS beat(2)4.85%
Max EPS beat(2)14.69%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.99%
Min EPS beat(4)-24.79%
Max EPS beat(4)14.69%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.36%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)1.2%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)2.07%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.27%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.18%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.36%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.36%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.79%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.36%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.96%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.7%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.7%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-2.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.98%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.97%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.58%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.64
Fwd PE 6.94
P/S 0.58
P/FCF 19.26
P/OCF 11.98
P/B 0.62
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.08
EPS(TTM)2.28
EY11.58%
EPS(NY)2.84
Fwd EY14.42%
FCF(TTM)1.02
FCFY5.19%
OCF(TTM)1.64
OCFY8.35%
SpS34.04
BVpS31.83
TBVpS-5.9
PEG (NY)4.04
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number40.41
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.22%
ROE 0.43%
ROCE 2.68%
ROIC 2.03%
ROICexc 2.07%
ROICexgc 7.79%
OM 4.12%
PM (TTM) 0.41%
GM 33.67%
FCFM 3%
ROA(3y)1.7%
ROA(5y)1.53%
ROE(3y)3.5%
ROE(5y)3.21%
ROIC(3y)4.53%
ROIC(5y)4.23%
ROICexc(3y)4.88%
ROICexc(5y)4.69%
ROICexgc(3y)20%
ROICexgc(5y)19.27%
ROCE(3y)5.98%
ROCE(5y)5.59%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-14.36%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-10.55%
ROICexc growth 3Y-9.39%
ROICexc growth 5Y-16.09%
OM growth 3Y-8.87%
OM growth 5Y-9.54%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.33%
GM growth 5Y-0.68%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.55
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.45
Debt/FCF 15.64
Debt/EBITDA 4.59
Cap/Depr 36.73%
Cap/Sales 1.83%
Interest Coverage 1.31
Cash Conversion 53.1%
Profit Quality 739.09%
Current Ratio 1.81
Quick Ratio 0.99
Altman-Z 1.46
F-Score5
WACC9.24%
ROIC/WACC0.22
Cap/Depr(3y)42.84%
Cap/Depr(5y)40.68%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.01%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.87%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.86%
EPS 3Y-4.19%
EPS 5Y-2.19%
EPS Q2Q%-11.43%
EPS Next Y2.14%
EPS Next 2Y6.99%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.36%
Revenue growth 3Y2.03%
Revenue growth 5Y3.54%
Sales Q2Q%7.75%
Revenue Next Year3.2%
Revenue Next 2Y3.71%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-52.19%
EBIT growth 3Y-7.01%
EBIT growth 5Y-6.33%
EBIT Next Year45.8%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-50.48%
FCF growth 3Y-12.24%
FCF growth 5Y-24.31%
OCF growth 1Y-38.58%
OCF growth 3Y-2.29%
OCF growth 5Y-15.65%

COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORP/NY / CMCO FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for CMCO stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to CMCO.


What is the valuation status for CMCO stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORP/NY (CMCO). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of CMCO stock?

COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORP/NY (CMCO) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORP/NY (CMCO) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORP/NY (CMCO) is 8.64 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.62.


How sustainable is the dividend of COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORP/NY (CMCO) stock?

The dividend rating of COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORP/NY (CMCO) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 201.81%.