Columbus McKinnon (FRA:VC3) Liabilities-to-Assets : 0.70 (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:VC3 Columbus McKinnon Corp FRA:VC3
54 GF Score
Price €13.60
GF Value €44.16
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Columbus McKinnon Liabilities-to-Assets?

Columbus McKinnon FRA:VC3 +7.09% 54 Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.70 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:VC3 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €44.16 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Liabilities-to-Assets is a solvency ratio indicating how much of the company’s assets are made of liabilities, calculated as total liabilities divided by total asset. Columbus McKinnon's Total Liabilities for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,886 Mil. Columbus McKinnon's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €4,139 Mil. Therefore, Columbus McKinnon's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.70.


Columbus McKinnon  (FRA:VC3) Liabilities-to-Assets Explanation

Liabilities-to-Assets is a solvency ratio indicating how much of the company’s assets are made of liabilities. It can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A high Liabilities-to-Assets ratio (more leveraged) suggests that the company might have potential solvency problems, or even a signal of financial distress. Conversely, a low Liabilities-to-Assets ratio usually indicates a healthy financial situation. However, it may also suggest that the company is not expanding or not making good use of debt.


Columbus McKinnon Liabilities-to-Assets Related Terms


Columbus McKinnon Liabilities-to-Assets Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Columbus McKinnon's Liabilities-to-Assets 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 Liabilities-to-Assets Chart

Columbus McKinnon Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Liabilities-to-Assets
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Columbus McKinnon Quarterly Data
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FRA:VC3 vs MTW, TWI, WNC: Liabilities-to-Assets Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Columbus McKinnon's Liabilities-to-Assets, along with its competitors' market caps and Liabilities-to-Assets 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 Liabilities-to-Assets vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Columbus McKinnon's Liabilities-to-Assets distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Columbus McKinnon's Liabilities-to-Assets falls into.


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Columbus McKinnon Liabilities-to-Assets Calculation

Liabilities-to-Assets ratio measures the portion of the total liabilities to the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.

Liabilities-to-Assets ratio is calculated by dividing total liabilities by total asset.

Columbus McKinnon's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Liabilities-to-Assets (A: Mar. 2026 )=Total Liabilities/Total Assets
=2885.704/4138.768
=0.70

Columbus McKinnon's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Liabilities-to-Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Total Liabilities/Total Assets
=2885.704/4138.768
=0.70

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Liabilities-to-Assets →
What does a Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.70 mean?
Columbus McKinnon (FRA:VC3) has a Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.70 as of Mar. 2026. Liabilities-to-Assets equals total liabilities divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Columbus McKinnon and its competitors.
Is Columbus McKinnon's Liabilities-to-Assets too high?
Columbus McKinnon's current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.70. 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 Liabilities-to-Assets compare to MTW and TWI?
Columbus McKinnon's Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.70 can be compared against companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Liabilities-to-Assets for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Liabilities-to-Assets depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry context. However, Liabilities-to-Assets 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 Liabilities-to-Assets mean?
A high Liabilities-to-Assets can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Liabilities-to-Assets equals total liabilities divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Columbus McKinnon and its competitors. Columbus McKinnon's current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.70. 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 €44.16, compared to a current price of €13.60 — trading 69.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.70. Columbus McKinnon's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Liabilities-to-Assets calculated?
Liabilities-to-Assets is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Columbus McKinnon (FRA:VC3), the current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.70 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 €13.60 is trading 69.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €44.16. GuruFocus considers Columbus McKinnon to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:VC3:

  • Liabilities-to-Assets: 0.70
  • GF Value™: €44.16 vs. price of €13.60 (69.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 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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