Columbus McKinnon (FRA:VC3) Research & Development: €18 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:VC3 Columbus McKinnon Corp FRA:VC3
52 GF Score
Price €12.40
GF Value €40.25
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What is Columbus McKinnon Research & Development?

Columbus McKinnon FRA:VC3 52 Research & Development is €18 Mil 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.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Columbus McKinnon's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €6 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €18 Mil.

Columbus McKinnon  (FRA:VC3) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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Columbus McKinnon Research & Development Historical Data

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Columbus McKinnon Research & Development Chart

Columbus McKinnon Annual Data
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Columbus McKinnon Quarterly Data
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Columbus McKinnon Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development 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 €18 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 Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of €18 Mil mean?
Columbus McKinnon (FRA:VC3) has a Research & Development of €18 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Columbus McKinnon and its competitors.
Is Columbus McKinnon's Research & Development too high?
Columbus McKinnon's current Research & Development is €18 Mil. 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 Research & Development compare to TWI and MTW?
Columbus McKinnon's Research & Development of €18 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 Research & Development for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Columbus McKinnon and its competitors. Columbus McKinnon's current Research & Development is €18 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?
Columbus McKinnon (FRA:VC3) has a current Research & Development of €18 Mil. 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 Research & Development is €18 Mil. 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 Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Columbus McKinnon (FRA:VC3), the current Research & Development is €18 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 €12.40 is trading 69.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €40.25.

Key valuation signals for FRA:VC3:

  • Research & Development: €18 Mil
  • GF Value™: €40.25 vs. price of €12.40 (69.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 8 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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