Columbus McKinnonFRA:VC3 -4.55%51 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -100.32% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:VC3 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of €45.25 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 209 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Columbus McKinnon ranks worse than 92.82% on this metric.
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits). He defines ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % as EBIT divided by the total of Property, Plant and Equipment and net working capital. Columbus McKinnon's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -100.32%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Columbus McKinnon's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:VC3'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -29.61 Med: 27.97 Max: 41.89
Current: -29.61
During the past 13 years, Columbus McKinnon's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 41.89%. The lowest was -29.61%. And the median was 27.97%.
FRA:VC3's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 92.82% of 209
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 13.24
vs FRA:VC3: -29.61
Columbus McKinnon's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.
The way Joel Greenblatt defines Return on Capital is a more accurate measure of how efficiently the company generates returns onthe capital actually invested in the business. EBIT is used instead of net income because the tax and interest payment may be affected by factors other than the core business operation. Intangible assets are not included in the calculation because they don't need to be replaced.
Columbus McKinnon ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Columbus McKinnon ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Columbus McKinnon's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 MTW, TWI, WNC: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Columbus McKinnon's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Columbus McKinnon's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Columbus McKinnon's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits) . He defines Return on Capital as follows:
EBIT stands for Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.
Fixed Assets are also known as non-current assets. They include the Property, Plant and Equipment that the firm needs in its operation.
GuruFocus calculates net working capital as: (Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Deferred Revenue + Other Current Liabilities). We're trying to account for OPERATING assets and liabilities (part of daily business) when calculating working capital. Cash and marketable securities are considered NON-OPERATING assets and are not included in calculation. We will also back out all interest bearing debt, short term debt and the portion of long term debt that is due in the current period from the current liabilities. This debt will be considered when computing cost of capital and it would be inappropriate to count it twice.
Note:
The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.
* 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.
What does a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -100.32% mean?
Columbus McKinnon (FRA:VC3) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -100.32% as of Mar. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Columbus McKinnon and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Columbus McKinnon ranks #194 out of 209 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 92.8%.
Is Columbus McKinnon's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Columbus McKinnon's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -100.32%. Based on the distribution chart, Columbus McKinnon ranks #194 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 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Columbus McKinnon's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to MTW and TWI?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Columbus McKinnon ranks #194 out of 209 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Columbus McKinnon in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 13.24. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 13.24, based on 209 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Columbus McKinnon and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 13.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Columbus McKinnon's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -100.32%. 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 €45.25, compared to a current price of €12.60 — trading 72.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -100.32%. Columbus McKinnon's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Columbus McKinnon (FRA:VC3), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -100.32% 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 €12.60 is trading 72.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €45.25.
GuruFocus considers Columbus McKinnon to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:VC3:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -100.32%
GF Value™: €45.25 vs. price of €12.60 (72.2% 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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