Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO) — Stock Score Summary

Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO) has a MoatMap StockRank of 10/100 based on Quality (25/100), Value (43/100), and Momentum (25/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL. Columbus McKinnon manufactures critical lifting and motion control technology essential for factory automation and warehouse construction. While it stands to benefit significantly from the nearshoring boom and the construction of local manufacturing hubs, its cyclicality and smaller scale prevent a high-conviction buy at this stage.

Columbus McKinnon Corporation is a global leader in designing, manufacturing, and marketing motion control products, technologies, and services, including hoists, cranes, actuators, and rigging tools. The company maintains its formidable market position through a comprehensive product portfolio, strong brand reputation, and extensive global distribution and service network, serving diverse industrial material handling needs.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$12.71
Market Cap$463M
P/E (Forward)5.54
Price/Book0.43
Return on Equity-19.7%
Return on Invested Capital1.8%
Debt/Equity165.19
Gross Margin33.6%
Operating Margin-4.1%
Revenue Growth77.3%
Dividend Yield2.0%
Free Cash Flow$-406M

Columbus McKinnon Corporation operates in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Columbus McKinnon Corporation’s (CMCO) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO) is 10/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (25), Value (43), and Momentum (25) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Columbus McKinnon Corporation have an economic moat?
Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO) has a Quality factor score of 25/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Columbus McKinnon Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 10/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Columbus McKinnon Corporation in?
Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry (United States).
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