Columbus McKinnon (FRA:VC3) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


FRA:VC3 Columbus McKinnon Corp FRA:VC3
52 GF Score
Price €12.70
GF Value €42.25
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What is Columbus McKinnon Moat Score?

Columbus McKinnon FRA:VC3 +2.42% 52 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:VC3 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €42.25. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 211 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Columbus McKinnon ranks better than 92.42% on this metric.

Columbus McKinnon has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Columbus McKinnon has Narrow Moat: Columbus McKinnon has a solid narrow moat due to its established position in material handling solutions and some economies of scale. It benefits from a strong distribution network and customer loyalty. However, intense competition and limited brand strength constrain its moat to a narrow category.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Columbus McKinnon might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Columbus McKinnon  (FRA:VC3) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Columbus McKinnon Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:VC3 vs TWI, MTW, WNC: Moat Score Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Columbus McKinnon's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Columbus McKinnon (FRA:VC3) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Columbus McKinnon ranks #16 out of 211 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 7.6%.
Is Columbus McKinnon's Moat Score too high?
Columbus McKinnon's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Columbus McKinnon ranks #16 out of 211 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 52/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Columbus McKinnon's Moat Score compare to TWI and MTW?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Columbus McKinnon ranks #16 out of 211 companies for Moat Score. This places Columbus McKinnon in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Columbus McKinnon's current Moat Score is 5. 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 Moat Score of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is €42.25, compared to a current price of €12.70 — trading 69.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Columbus McKinnon's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Columbus McKinnon (FRA:VC3), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 28, 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 €12.70 is trading 69.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €42.25.

Key valuation signals for FRA:VC3:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €42.25 vs. price of €12.70 (69.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 7 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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