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Columbus McKinnonFRA:VC3 +2.46%54 EV-to-EBITDA is -52.91 as of Jul. 18, 2026. 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 179 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Columbus McKinnon ranks worse than 558658.66% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Columbus McKinnon's enterprise value is €3,158 Mil.
Columbus McKinnon's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-60 Mil. Therefore, Columbus McKinnon's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -52.91.
The historical rank and industry rank for Columbus McKinnon's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:VC3'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -53.34 Med: 11.13 Max: 32.78
Current: -52.63
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Columbus McKinnon was 32.78. The lowest was -53.34. And the median was 11.13.
FRA:VC3's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 179
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 9.3
vs FRA:VC3: -52.63
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Columbus McKinnon's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Columbus McKinnon's share price for today is €12.50.
Columbus McKinnon's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-4.746.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Columbus McKinnon's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Columbus McKinnon's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Columbus McKinnon's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Columbus McKinnon's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Columbus McKinnon's current Enterprise Value is €3,158 Mil.
Columbus McKinnon's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-60 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBITDA of -52.91 as of Jul. 18, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Columbus McKinnon. According to the industry distribution chart, Columbus McKinnon ranks #999999 out of 179 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry.
Is Columbus McKinnon's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Columbus McKinnon's current EV-to-EBITDA is -52.91. Based on the distribution chart, Columbus McKinnon ranks #999999 out of 179 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 EV-to-EBITDA compare to MTW and TWI?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Columbus McKinnon ranks #999999 out of 179 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Columbus McKinnon in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.30. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 9.30, based on 179 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Columbus McKinnon. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Columbus McKinnon's current EV-to-EBITDA is -52.91. 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 EV-to-EBITDA is -52.91. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Columbus McKinnon (FRA:VC3), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -52.91 as of Jul. 18, 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:
EV-to-EBITDA: -52.91
GF Value™: €43.52 vs. price of €12.50 (71.3% 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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