Columbus McKinnon (FRA:VC3) FCF Margin %: -39.81% (As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:VC3 Columbus McKinnon Corp FRA:VC3
52 GF Score
Price €12.40
GF Value €40.25
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What is Columbus McKinnon FCF Margin %?

Columbus McKinnon FRA:VC3 52 FCF Margin % is -39.81% as of Mar. 2026. 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 211 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Columbus McKinnon ranks worse than 89.1% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Columbus McKinnon's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-151 Mil. Columbus McKinnon's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €379 Mil. Therefore, Columbus McKinnon's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -39.81%.

As of today, Columbus McKinnon's current FCF Yield % is -36.09%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Columbus McKinnon's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:VC3' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.87   Med: 6.9   Max: 13.33
Current: -13.87


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Columbus McKinnon was 13.33%. The lowest was -13.87%. And the median was 6.90%.

FRA:VC3's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
89.1% of 211 companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 3.15 vs FRA:VC3: -13.87


Columbus McKinnon FCF Margin % Related Terms


Columbus McKinnon FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Columbus McKinnon's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % Chart

Columbus McKinnon Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.95 7.58 4.18 2.51 -13.75

Columbus McKinnon Quarterly Data
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FRA:VC3 vs TWI, MTW, WNC: FCF Margin % Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Columbus McKinnon's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Columbus McKinnon FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

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

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-141.921/1032.335
=-13.75 %

Columbus McKinnon's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-150.785/378.722
=-39.81 %

* 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.

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What does a FCF Margin % of -39.81% mean?
Columbus McKinnon (FRA:VC3) has a FCF Margin % of -39.81% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Columbus McKinnon and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Columbus McKinnon ranks #188 out of 211 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 89.1%.
Is Columbus McKinnon's FCF Margin % too high?
Columbus McKinnon's current FCF Margin % is -39.81%. Based on the distribution chart, Columbus McKinnon ranks #188 out of 211 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 FCF Margin % compare to TWI and MTW?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Columbus McKinnon ranks #188 out of 211 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Columbus McKinnon in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.15. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median FCF Margin % among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 3.15, based on 211 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Columbus McKinnon and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Columbus McKinnon's current FCF Margin % is -39.81%. 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 FCF Margin % of -39.81%. 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 FCF Margin % is -39.81%. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Columbus McKinnon (FRA:VC3), the current FCF Margin % is -39.81% 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:

  • FCF Margin %: -39.81%
  • GF Value™: €40.25 vs. price of €12.40 (69.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 8 warning signs

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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