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COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORP/NY (CMCO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

17.785 USD
-0.23 (-1.3%)
Last: 12/12/2025, 2:08:53 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Overall CMCO gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated CMCO against 130 industry peers in the Machinery industry. Both the profitability and financial health of CMCO have multiple concerns. CMCO has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


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.
CMCO had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
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 2015 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 66.92% of its industry peers.
CMCO's Return On Equity of 0.43% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CMCO is outperformed by 66.15% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 2.03%, CMCO is not doing good in the industry: 68.46% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
CMCO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.53%. This is significantly below the industry average of 10.46%.
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 2015 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 66.92% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Operating Margin value of 4.12%, CMCO is not doing good in the industry: 64.62% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CMCO has declined.
CMCO has a Gross Margin of 33.67%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CMCO outperforms 57.69% of 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CMCO is destroying value.
CMCO has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CMCO has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for CMCO has been reduced compared to a year ago.
CMCO Yearly Shares OutstandingCMCO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.44, we must say that CMCO is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.44, CMCO is not doing good in the industry: 75.38% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CMCO is 15.64, which is on the high side as it means it would take CMCO, 15.64 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CMCO has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (15.64) than 63.85% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.45 indicates that CMCO is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.45, CMCO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.45
Debt/FCF 15.64
Altman-Z 1.44
ROIC/WACC0.22
WACC9.12%
CMCO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCMCO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

CMCO has a Current Ratio of 1.81. This is a normal value and indicates that CMCO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CMCO's Current ratio of 1.81 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CMCO is outperformed by 62.31% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.99 indicates that CMCO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CMCO has a worse Quick ratio (0.99) than 67.69% 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CMCO shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -18.86%.
Measured over the past years, CMCO shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -2.19% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.36% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, CMCO shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.54% on average per year.
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

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
CMCO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCMCO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 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 2014 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

CMCO is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.80.
96.15% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CMCO, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
CMCO's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.76.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.26, the valuation of CMCO can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CMCO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 99.23% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.96. CMCO is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.8
Fwd PE 6.26
CMCO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCMCO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

76.15% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CMCO, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CMCO is valued a bit cheaper than 77.69% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.4
EV/EBITDA 10.67
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 CMCO does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)3.65
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y6.99%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CMCO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.64%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.84, CMCO pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
CMCO's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.31.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.64%

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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.01%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years10
CMCO Yearly Dividends per shareCMCO Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 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.
The dividend of CMCO is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is 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 2015 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 (12/12/2025, 2:08:53 PM)

17.785

-0.23 (-1.3%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-09 2026-02-09
Inst Owners94.31%
Inst Owner Change-1.27%
Ins Owners2.32%
Ins Owner Change2.34%
Market Cap510.96M
Revenue(TTM)977.99M
Net Income(TTM)3.97M
Analysts82
Price Target27.88 (56.76%)
Short Float %1.71%
Short Ratio1.54
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.64%
Yearly Dividend0.28
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.01%
DP201.81%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date11-07 2025-11-07 (0.07)
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)-2.38%
PT rev (3m)-2.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.11%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.4%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.97%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.58%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.8
Fwd PE 6.26
P/S 0.52
P/FCF 17.4
P/OCF 10.82
P/B 0.56
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.67
EPS(TTM)2.28
EY12.82%
EPS(NY)2.84
Fwd EY15.96%
FCF(TTM)1.02
FCFY5.75%
OCF(TTM)1.64
OCFY9.24%
SpS34.04
BVpS31.83
TBVpS-5.9
PEG (NY)3.65
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 1.44
F-Score5
WACC9.12%
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.


Can you provide the valuation status for COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORP/NY?

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


How profitable is COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORP/NY (CMCO) stock?

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


How financially healthy is COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORP/NY?

The financial health rating of COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORP/NY (CMCO) is 2 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for CMCO stock?

The dividend rating of COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORP/NY (CMCO) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 201.81%.