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Columbus McKinnonFRA:VC3 +2.46%54 Debt-to-Equity is 1.72 as of Mar. 2026, which is 149% above its 10-year median of 0.69. GuruFocus rates FRA:VC3 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €43.52 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 185 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Columbus McKinnon ranks worse than 91.89% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Columbus McKinnon's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:VC3'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.54 Med: 0.69 Max: 1.72
Current: 1.72
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Columbus McKinnon was 1.72. The lowest was 0.54. And the median was 0.69.
FRA:VC3's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 91.89% of 185
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs FRA:VC3: 1.72
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Columbus McKinnon Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Columbus McKinnon Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Columbus McKinnon's Debt-to-Equity 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.
FRA:VC3 vs MTW, TWI, WNC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Columbus McKinnon's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Columbus McKinnon's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Columbus McKinnon's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* 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 (FRA:VC3) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.72 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Columbus McKinnon and its competitors. This is 149% above median its historical median of 0.69. Over the past decade, Columbus McKinnon's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.54 to 1.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Columbus McKinnon ranks #170 out of 185 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 91.9%.
Is Columbus McKinnon's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Columbus McKinnon's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.72 is 149% above median its 10-year median of 0.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.54 to a high of 1.72. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Columbus McKinnon's value of 1.72 is 377.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Columbus McKinnon ranks #170 out of 185 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 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Columbus McKinnon's Debt-to-Equity compare to MTW and TWI?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Columbus McKinnon ranks #170 out of 185 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Columbus McKinnon in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Columbus McKinnon's value of 1.72 is 377.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Columbus McKinnon's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.54 to 1.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.69 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Columbus McKinnon has consistently been above 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 0.36, based on 185 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Columbus McKinnon's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.72 is 377.8% above 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Columbus McKinnon and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Columbus McKinnon's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.72, which is 149% above median its own 10-year median of 0.69. 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 €43.52, compared to a current price of €12.50 — trading 71.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.72, which is 149% above median its 10-year median of 0.69 and 377.8% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 0.36. Columbus McKinnon's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Columbus McKinnon (FRA:VC3), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.72 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 €12.50 is trading 71.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €43.52.
GuruFocus considers Columbus McKinnon to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:VC3:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.72 (149% above median its 10-year median of 0.69)
GF Value™: €43.52 vs. price of €12.50 (71.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 377.8% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#170 of 185)
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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