Manitowoc CoMTW +2.98%73 Operating Margin % is 0.79% as of Mar. 2026, which is 73% below its 10-year median of 2.96. GuruFocus rates MTW with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.57 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 209 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Manitowoc Co ranks worse than 75.12% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Manitowoc Co's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $4 Mil. Manitowoc Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $495 Mil. Therefore, Manitowoc Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.79%.
Warning Sign:
Manitowoc Co Inc operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.4%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Manitowoc Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MTW'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.41 Med: 2.96 Max: 6.44
Current: 2.5
MTW's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 75.12% of 209
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 6.78
vs MTW: 2.50
Manitowoc Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -3.40% per year.
Manitowoc Co (NYSE:MTW) Operating Margin % Explanation
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.
Manitowoc Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Manitowoc Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Manitowoc Co'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.
MTW vs CMCO, TWI, WNC: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Manitowoc Co'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.
Manitowoc Co Operating Margin % vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Manitowoc Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Manitowoc Co'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.
Manitowoc Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Manitowoc Co (MTW) has a Operating Margin % of 0.79% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Manitowoc Co and its competitors. This is 73% below median its historical median of 2.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Manitowoc Co ranks #157 out of 209 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 75.1%.
Is Manitowoc Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Manitowoc Co's current Operating Margin % of 0.79% is 73% below median its 10-year median of 2.96. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Operating Margin % is 6.78. Manitowoc Co's value of 0.79% is 88.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Manitowoc Co ranks #157 out of 209 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Manitowoc Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Manitowoc Co's Operating Margin % compare to CMCO and TWI?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Manitowoc Co ranks #157 out of 209 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Manitowoc Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.78. Manitowoc Co's value of 0.79% is 88.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.96 vs. the industry median of 6.78, Manitowoc Co has consistently been below 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 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. Manitowoc Co's current Operating Margin % of 0.79% is 88.3% below 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 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 Manitowoc Co 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. Manitowoc Co's current Operating Margin % is 0.79%, which is 73% below median its own 10-year median of 2.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Manitowoc Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manitowoc Co (MTW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.57, compared to a current price of $13.47 — trading 7.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 0.79%, which is 73% below median its 10-year median of 2.96 and 88.3% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 6.78. Manitowoc Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 6 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 Manitowoc Co (MTW), the current Operating Margin % is 0.79% 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 Manitowoc Co (MTW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manitowoc Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $13.47 is trading 7.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.57.
GuruFocus considers Manitowoc Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MTW:
Operating Margin %: 0.79% (73% below median its 10-year median of 2.96)
GF Value™: $12.57 vs. price of $13.47 (7.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 88.3% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#157 of 209)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MTW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Manitowoc Co Inc provides engineered lifting solutions. It designs and manufactures mobile telescopic cranes, tower cranes, lattice-boom crawler cranes, and boom trucks. It offers products under brand names such as Grove, Manitowoc, National Crane, Potain, Shuttlelift, and Manitowoc Crane Care. Its crane products serve dealers, rental companies, contractors, and government entities in diverse markets, including energy production/distribution and utility, petrochemical and industrial, infrastructure, and commercial/residential construction. Manitowoc has three reportable segments: the Americas, Europe and Africa, and the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. The Americas segment generates the majority of the revenue for the company.
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