Columbus McKinnon (FRA:VC3) Days Payable: 35.22 (As of Mar. 2026) — 26% Below Median


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What is Columbus McKinnon Days Payable?

Columbus McKinnon FRA:VC3 52 Days Payable is 35.22 as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 47.47. GuruFocus rates FRA:VC3 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €40.25. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 209 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Columbus McKinnon ranks worse than 75.12% on this metric.

Columbus McKinnon's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €112 Mil. Columbus McKinnon's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €290 Mil. Hence, Columbus McKinnon's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 35.22.

The historical rank and industry rank for Columbus McKinnon's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:VC3' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.96   Med: 47.47   Max: 57.37
Current: 46.89

During the past 13 years, Columbus McKinnon's highest Days Payable was 57.37. The lowest was 28.96. And the median was 47.47.

FRA:VC3's Days Payable is ranked worse than
75.12% of 209 companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 70.7 vs FRA:VC3: 46.89

Columbus McKinnon's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (46.06) to Mar. 2026 (35.22). It may suggest that Columbus McKinnon accelerated paying its suppliers.


Columbus McKinnon Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Columbus McKinnon's Days Payable can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Columbus McKinnon Days Payable Chart

Columbus McKinnon Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
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Columbus McKinnon Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:VC3 vs TWI, MTW, WNC: Days Payable Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Columbus McKinnon's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable 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 Days Payable vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Columbus McKinnon's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Columbus McKinnon's Days Payable falls into.


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Columbus McKinnon Days Payable Calculation

Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.

Columbus McKinnon's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (86.278 + 146.105) / 2 ) / 721.427*365
=116.1915 / 721.427*365
=58.79

Columbus McKinnon's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (77.562 + 146.105) / 2 ) / 289.72*365 / 4
=111.8335 / 289.72*365 / 4
=35.22

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Payable →
What does a Days Payable of 35.22 mean?
Columbus McKinnon (FRA:VC3) has a Days Payable of 35.22 as of Mar. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Columbus McKinnon and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 47.47. Over the past decade, Columbus McKinnon's Days Payable has ranged from 28.96 to 57.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Columbus McKinnon ranks #157 out of 209 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 75.1%.
Is Columbus McKinnon's Days Payable too high?
Columbus McKinnon's current Days Payable of 35.22 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 47.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.96 to a high of 57.37. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Days Payable is 70.70. Columbus McKinnon's value of 35.22 is 50.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Columbus McKinnon ranks #157 out of 209 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, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Columbus McKinnon's Days Payable compare to TWI and MTW?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Columbus McKinnon ranks #157 out of 209 companies for Days Payable. This places Columbus McKinnon in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 70.70. Columbus McKinnon's value of 35.22 is 50.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Columbus McKinnon's own Days Payable has ranged from 28.96 to 57.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.47 vs. the industry median of 70.70, Columbus McKinnon has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Payable for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Days Payable among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 70.70, based on 209 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Columbus McKinnon's current Days Payable of 35.22 is 50.2% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Columbus McKinnon and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Days Payable is 70.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Columbus McKinnon's current Days Payable is 35.22, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 47.47. 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?
Columbus McKinnon (FRA:VC3) has a current Days Payable of 35.22. The stock's GF Value™ is €40.25, compared to a current price of €12.40 — trading 69.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 35.22, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 47.47 and 50.2% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 70.70. Columbus McKinnon's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Columbus McKinnon (FRA:VC3), the current Days Payable is 35.22 as of Mar. 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 €12.40 is trading 69.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €40.25.

Key valuation signals for FRA:VC3:

  • Days Payable: 35.22 (26% below median its 10-year median of 47.47)
  • GF Value™: €40.25 vs. price of €12.40 (69.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 50.2% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#157 of 209)

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges CMCO:USA
Address 13320 Ballantyne Corporate Place, Suite D, Charlotte, NC, USA, 28277
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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