Columbus McKinnonFRA:VC3 52 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.29 as of Mar. 2026, which is 164% above its 10-year median of 0.11. 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 125 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Columbus McKinnon ranks better than 88% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Columbus McKinnon's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.29.
The historical rank and industry rank for Columbus McKinnon's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:VC3'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 0.11 Max: 0.21
Current: 0.14
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Columbus McKinnon was 0.21. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.11.
FRA:VC3's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 88% of 125
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 0.4
vs FRA:VC3: 0.14
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Columbus McKinnon was 14.50% per year. The lowest was -20.60% per year. And the median was 5.30% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Columbus McKinnon (FRA:VC3) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Columbus McKinnon Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Columbus McKinnon Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Columbus McKinnon's Dividend Payout Ratio 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: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Columbus McKinnon's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Columbus McKinnon's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Columbus McKinnon's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Columbus McKinnon Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Columbus McKinnon's Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.29 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Columbus McKinnon and its competitors. This is 164% above median its historical median of 0.11. Over the past decade, Columbus McKinnon's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 0.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Columbus McKinnon ranks #15 out of 125 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 12%.
Is Columbus McKinnon's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Columbus McKinnon's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.29 is 164% above median its 10-year median of 0.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 0.21. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40. Columbus McKinnon's value of 0.29 is 27.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Columbus McKinnon ranks #15 out of 125 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to TWI and MTW?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Columbus McKinnon ranks #15 out of 125 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Columbus McKinnon in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40. Columbus McKinnon's value of 0.29 is 27.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Columbus McKinnon's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 0.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.11 vs. the industry median of 0.40, Columbus McKinnon 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 0.40, based on 125 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Columbus McKinnon's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.29 is 27.5% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Columbus McKinnon and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Columbus McKinnon's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.29, which is 164% above median its own 10-year median of 0.11. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.29. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.29, which is 164% above median its 10-year median of 0.11 and 27.5% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 0.40. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Columbus McKinnon (FRA:VC3), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.29 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:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.29 (164% above median its 10-year median of 0.11)
GF Value™: €40.25 vs. price of €12.40 (69.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 27.5% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#15 of 125)
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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