Columbus McKinnon (FRA:VC3) Operating Income: €-20 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:VC3 Columbus McKinnon Corp FRA:VC3
52 GF Score
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GF Value €42.45
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What is Columbus McKinnon Operating Income?

Columbus McKinnon FRA:VC3 -6.35% 52 Operating Income is €-20 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:VC3 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €42.45 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Columbus McKinnon's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-49 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-20 Mil.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Columbus McKinnon's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-49 Mil. Columbus McKinnon's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €379 Mil. Therefore, Columbus McKinnon's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -12.90%.

Columbus McKinnon's 5-Year average Growth Rate for Operating Margin % was 0.00% per year.

Operating Income or EBIT is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Columbus McKinnon's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -7.74%. Columbus McKinnon's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -100.32%.


Columbus McKinnon  (FRA:VC3) Operating Income Explanation

1. Operating Income or EBIT is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

Columbus McKinnon's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-195.444 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (1293.587 + 3758.06)/ 2 )
=-195.444/2525.8235
=-7.74 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=1505.192 - 181.302 - ( 30.303 - max(0, 224.71 - 411.554+30.303))
=1293.587

Invested Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=4138.768 - 297.182 - ( 83.526 - max(0, 505.449 - 1021.445+83.526))
=3758.06

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

Columbus McKinnon's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=-624.216/( ( (87.436 + max(199.949, 0)) + (353.359 + max(603.689, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-624.216/( ( 287.385 + 957.048 )/ 2 )
=-624.216/622.2165
=-100.32 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(148.874 + 189.91 + 42.467) - (181.302 + 0 + 2.8421709430404E-14)
=199.949

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(328.871 + 526.811 + 82.237) - (297.182 + 30.009 + 7.039)
=603.689

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

3. Operating Income is also linked to Operating Margin %:

Columbus McKinnon's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-48.861/378.722
=-12.90 %

* 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.

4. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Operating Income growth rate using Operating Income per share data.


Be Aware

Compared with a company's EBITDA margin, Operating Margin can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).

If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin may decline. Often the Operating Margin declines well before the company's revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.

For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokia's Operating Margin had already been in decline since 2002, although its earnings per share were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).

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Columbus McKinnon Operating Income Related Terms


Columbus McKinnon Operating Income Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Columbus McKinnon's Operating Income 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 Operating Income Chart

Columbus McKinnon Annual Data
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Operating Income
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Columbus McKinnon Quarterly Data
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Columbus McKinnon Operating Income Calculation

Operating Income, is the profit a company earned through operations. All expenses, including cash expenses such as cost of goods sold (COGS), research & development, wages, and non-cash expenses, such as depreciation, depletion and amortization, have been deducted from the sales.

Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-20 Mil.

* 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 Operating Income →
What does a Operating Income of €-20 Mil mean?
Columbus McKinnon (FRA:VC3) has a Operating Income of €-20 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Operating Income equals sales less all operating expenses. It is linked to EBIT. View historical data on Columbus McKinnon and its competitors.
Is Columbus McKinnon's Operating Income too high?
Columbus McKinnon's current Operating Income is €-20 Mil. Overall, Columbus McKinnon has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Columbus McKinnon's Operating Income compare to MTW and TWI?
Columbus McKinnon's Operating Income of €-20 Mil 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 Operating Income for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Operating Income depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry context. However, Operating Income 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 Operating Income mean?
A high Operating Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating Income equals sales less all operating expenses. It is linked to EBIT. View historical data on Columbus McKinnon and its competitors. Columbus McKinnon's current Operating Income is €-20 Mil. 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 €42.45, compared to a current price of €11.80 — trading 72.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Income is €-20 Mil. 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 Operating Income calculated?
Operating Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Columbus McKinnon (FRA:VC3), the current Operating Income is €-20 Mil 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 €11.80 is trading 72.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €42.45. GuruFocus considers Columbus McKinnon to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:VC3:

  • Operating Income: €-20 Mil
  • GF Value™: €42.45 vs. price of €11.80 (72.2% 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.
52GF Score

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