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Columbus McKinnonFRA:VC3 -2.25%50 Gross Margin % is 27.52% as of Jun. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 34.39. GuruFocus rates FRA:VC3 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €38.33 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 211 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Columbus McKinnon ranks better than 60.66% on this metric.
Columbus McKinnon Corp gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.9%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Columbus McKinnon's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:VC3'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.78 Med: 34.39 Max: 36.98
Current: 28.78
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Columbus McKinnon was 36.98%. The lowest was 28.78%. And the median was 34.39%.
FRA:VC3's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 60.66% of 211
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 25.6
vs FRA:VC3: 28.78
Columbus McKinnon had a gross margin of 27.52% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Columbus McKinnon was -1.90% per year.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Columbus McKinnon had a gross margin of 27.52% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Columbus McKinnon Gross Margin % Related Terms
Columbus McKinnon Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Columbus McKinnon's Gross 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.
FRA:VC3 vs MTW, TWI, WNC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Columbus McKinnon's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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 Gross Margin % vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Columbus McKinnon's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Columbus McKinnon's Gross Margin % 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Columbus McKinnon (FRA:VC3) has a Gross Margin % of 27.52% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Columbus McKinnon and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 34.39. Over the past decade, Columbus McKinnon's Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.78 to 36.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Columbus McKinnon ranks #83 out of 211 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 39.3%.
Is Columbus McKinnon's Gross Margin % too high?
Columbus McKinnon's current Gross Margin % of 27.52% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 34.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.78 to a high of 36.98. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Gross Margin % is 25.60. Columbus McKinnon's value of 27.52% is 7.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Columbus McKinnon ranks #83 out of 211 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Gross Margin % compare to MTW and TWI?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Columbus McKinnon ranks #83 out of 211 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Columbus McKinnon in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.60. Columbus McKinnon's value of 27.52% is 7.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Columbus McKinnon's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.78 to 36.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.39 vs. the industry median of 25.60, 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 Gross Margin % for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Gross Margin % among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 25.60, based on 211 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Columbus McKinnon's current Gross Margin % of 27.52% is 7.5% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Columbus McKinnon and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Columbus McKinnon's current Gross Margin % is 27.52%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 34.39. 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 €38.33, compared to a current price of €17.40 — trading 54.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 27.52%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 34.39 and 7.5% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 25.60. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Columbus McKinnon (FRA:VC3), the current Gross Margin % is 27.52% as of Jun. 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 €17.40 is trading 54.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €38.33.
GuruFocus considers Columbus McKinnon to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:VC3:
Gross Margin %: 27.52% (20% below median its 10-year median of 34.39)
GF Value™: €38.33 vs. price of €17.40 (54.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7.5% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#83 of 211)
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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