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Columbus McKinnonCMCO -2.04%50 Median PS Value is $53.21 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 4157% above its 10-year median of 1.25. GuruFocus rates CMCO with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.23 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 137 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Columbus McKinnon ranks better than 96.35% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
The historical rank and industry rank for Columbus McKinnon's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
CMCO'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28 Med: 1.25 Max: 2.28
Current: 0.33
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Columbus McKinnon was 2.28. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 1.25.
CMCO's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked better than 96.35% of 137
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 0.98
vs CMCO: 0.33
Columbus McKinnon (NAS:CMCO) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
Columbus McKinnon's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
17.34
/
53.21
=
0.33
* 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 Median PS Value Related Terms
Columbus McKinnon Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Columbus McKinnon's Median PS Value 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 Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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 Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Columbus McKinnon's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Columbus McKinnon's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 1.0298.
Columbus McKinnon's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $51.669.
* 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 (CMCO) has a Median PS Value of $53.21 as of Aug. 20, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Columbus McKinnon and its competitors. This is 4157% above median its historical median of 1.25. Over the past decade, Columbus McKinnon's Median PS Value has ranged from 0.28 to 2.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Columbus McKinnon ranks #5 out of 137 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 3.6%.
Is Columbus McKinnon's Median PS Value too high?
Columbus McKinnon's current Median PS Value of $53.21 is 4157% above median its 10-year median of 1.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 2.28. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Median PS Value is 0.98. Columbus McKinnon's value of $53.21 is 5329.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Columbus McKinnon ranks #5 out of 137 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 Median PS Value compare to MTW and TWI?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Columbus McKinnon ranks #5 out of 137 companies for Median PS Value. This places Columbus McKinnon in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Median PS Value is 0.98. Columbus McKinnon's value of $53.21 is 5329.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Columbus McKinnon's own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.28 to 2.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.25 vs. the industry median of 0.98, 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 Median PS Value for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Median PS Value among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 0.98, based on 137 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Columbus McKinnon's current Median PS Value of $53.21 is 5329.6% 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 Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Columbus McKinnon and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Median PS Value is 0.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Columbus McKinnon's current Median PS Value is $53.21, which is 4157% above median its own 10-year median of 1.25. 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 (CMCO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.23, compared to a current price of $17.34 — trading 53.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is $53.21, which is 4157% above median its 10-year median of 1.25 and 5329.6% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 0.98. Columbus McKinnon's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Columbus McKinnon (CMCO), the current Median PS Value is $53.21 as of Aug. 20, 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 (CMCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Columbus McKinnon stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $17.34 is trading 53.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $37.23.
GuruFocus considers Columbus McKinnon to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CMCO:
Median PS Value: $53.21 (4157% above median its 10-year median of 1.25)
GF Value™: $37.23 vs. price of $17.34 (53.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5329.6% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#5 of 137)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CMCO 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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