Columbus McKinnonFRA:VC3 +0.85%50 Forward PE Ratio is 8.89 as of Jul. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:VC3 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €41.33 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 116 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Columbus McKinnon ranks better than 87.93% on this metric.
Columbus McKinnon (FRA:VC3) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Columbus McKinnon Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Columbus McKinnon Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Columbus McKinnon's Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio Chart
Columbus McKinnon Annual Data
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11.20
13.91
14.22
11.29
8.35
22.99
12.45
11.99
12.36
6.21
8.78
Columbus McKinnon Quarterly Data
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Forward PE Ratio
11.04
11.20
10.64
11.86
16.23
13.91
14.66
19.31
16.29
14.22
17.24
15.46
9.31
11.29
13.62
12.11
12.99
8.35
30.77
21.41
21.83
22.99
20.45
16.78
12.00
12.45
9.29
9.23
10.76
11.99
14.14
12.55
10.01
12.36
11.30
11.51
11.46
6.21
5.86
5.82
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FRA:VC3 vs MTW, TWI, WNC: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Columbus McKinnon's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Columbus McKinnon's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Columbus McKinnon's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Columbus McKinnon (FRA:VC3) has a Forward PE Ratio of 8.89 as of Jul. 08, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Columbus McKinnon and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Columbus McKinnon ranks #14 out of 116 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 12.1%.
Is Columbus McKinnon's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Columbus McKinnon's current Forward PE Ratio is 8.89. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.63. Columbus McKinnon's value of 8.89 is 34.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Columbus McKinnon ranks #14 out of 116 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Columbus McKinnon has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Columbus McKinnon's Forward PE Ratio compare to MTW and TWI?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Columbus McKinnon ranks #14 out of 116 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Columbus McKinnon in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.63. Columbus McKinnon's value of 8.89 is 34.8% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 13.63, based on 116 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Columbus McKinnon's current Forward PE Ratio of 8.89 is 34.8% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Columbus McKinnon and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Columbus McKinnon's current Forward PE Ratio is 8.89. 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 €41.33, compared to a current price of €11.90 — trading 71.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 8.89 and 34.8% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 13.63. Columbus McKinnon's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Columbus McKinnon (FRA:VC3), the current Forward PE Ratio is 8.89 as of Jul. 08, 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 €11.90 is trading 71.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €41.33.
GuruFocus considers Columbus McKinnon to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:VC3:
Forward PE Ratio: 8.89
GF Value™: €41.33 vs. price of €11.90 (71.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34.8% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#14 of 116)
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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