Columbus McKinnonFRA:VC3 52 Operating Margin % is -12.90% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:VC3 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €40.25. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 209 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Columbus McKinnon ranks worse than 84.21% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Columbus McKinnon's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:VC3'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.9 Med: 8.14 Max: 11.12
Current: -1.9
FRA:VC3's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 84.21% of 209
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 6.78
vs FRA:VC3: -1.90
Columbus McKinnon's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
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 Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Columbus McKinnon Operating Margin % Related Terms
Columbus McKinnon Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Columbus McKinnon's Operating 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 TWI, MTW, WNC: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Columbus McKinnon's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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 Operating Margin % vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Columbus McKinnon's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Columbus McKinnon's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Columbus McKinnon's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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 (FRA:VC3) has a Operating Margin % of -12.90% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Columbus McKinnon and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Columbus McKinnon ranks #176 out of 209 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 84.2%.
Is Columbus McKinnon's Operating Margin % too high?
Columbus McKinnon's current Operating Margin % is -12.90%. Based on the distribution chart, Columbus McKinnon ranks #176 out of 209 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 Operating Margin % compare to TWI and MTW?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Columbus McKinnon ranks #176 out of 209 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Columbus McKinnon in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.78. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Margin % for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Operating Margin % among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 6.78, based on 209 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % 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 Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Columbus McKinnon and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Columbus McKinnon's current Operating Margin % is -12.90%. 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 Operating Margin % of -12.90%. The stock's GF Value™ is €40.25, compared to a current price of €12.40 — trading 69.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -12.90%. Columbus McKinnon's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Columbus McKinnon (FRA:VC3), the current Operating Margin % is -12.90% 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 €12.40 is trading 69.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €40.25.
Key valuation signals for FRA:VC3:
Operating Margin %: -12.90%
GF Value™: €40.25 vs. price of €12.40 (69.2% below fair value)
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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