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Columbus McKinnonFRA:VC3 +1.30%52 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -7.70% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:VC3 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €32.67 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 201 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Columbus McKinnon ranks worse than 89.05% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Columbus McKinnon's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -38.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -7.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 1.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 7.70% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of Columbus McKinnon was 46.00% per year. The lowest was -36.30% per year. And the median was 6.35% per year.
Columbus McKinnon (FRA:VC3) 3-Year Book Growth Rate Explanation
Book Value per Share is the ratio of equity available to common shareholders divided by the shares outstanding. Book value per share effectively indicates a firm's net asset value on a per-share basis. It can be used by investors to gauge whether a stock price is undervalued by comparing it to the firm's market value per share. Theoretically, it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated.
Columbus McKinnon 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
FRA:VC3 vs MTW, TWI, WNC: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Columbus McKinnon's 3-Year Book Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Book Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Columbus McKinnon 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Columbus McKinnon's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Columbus McKinnon's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
Columbus McKinnon 3-Year Book Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of -7.70% mean?
Columbus McKinnon (FRA:VC3) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of -7.70% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Columbus McKinnon and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Columbus McKinnon ranks #179 out of 201 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 89.1%.
Is Columbus McKinnon's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Columbus McKinnon's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -7.70%. Based on the distribution chart, Columbus McKinnon ranks #179 out of 201 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Columbus McKinnon has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Columbus McKinnon's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to MTW and TWI?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Columbus McKinnon ranks #179 out of 201 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places Columbus McKinnon in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 6.50. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Book Growth Rate for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 6.50, based on 201 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Book Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Book Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Book Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Columbus McKinnon and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 6.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Columbus McKinnon's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -7.70%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Columbus McKinnon stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Columbus McKinnon (FRA:VC3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €32.67, compared to a current price of €15.60 — trading 52.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -7.70%. Columbus McKinnon's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Book Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Book Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Columbus McKinnon (FRA:VC3), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -7.70% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Columbus McKinnon (FRA:VC3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Columbus McKinnon stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €15.60 is trading 52.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €32.67.
GuruFocus considers Columbus McKinnon to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:VC3:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: -7.70%
GF Value™: €32.67 vs. price of €15.60 (52.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:VC3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Columbus McKinnon Corp is a world'wide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions for material handling that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials. Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems. These are relevant, professional-grade solutions that solve its customers critical material handling requirements.The Company has one operating and reportable segment. It has presence in United State, Germany, Europe, Middle East, and Africa (Excluding Germany), Canada, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. It has majority of sales from United States.
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