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Columbus McKinnonFRA:VC3 -6.21%50 Shiller PE Ratio is 39.74 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 47% above its 10-year median of 27.11. GuruFocus rates FRA:VC3 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €31.78 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 138 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Columbus McKinnon ranks worse than 85.51% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Columbus McKinnon's Shiller PE Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:VC3'
s Shiller PE Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.67 Med: 27.11 Max: 121.14
Current: 38.35
During the past years, Columbus McKinnon's highest Shiller PE Ratio was 121.14. The lowest was 9.67. And the median was 27.11.
FRA:VC3's Shiller PE Ratio is ranked worse than 85.51% of 138
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 19.35
vs FRA:VC3: 38.35
E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years.
Columbus McKinnon's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €-1.779. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our E10, which is €0.38 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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Columbus McKinnon (FRA:VC3) Shiller PE Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PE Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Shiller PE Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of profit margins during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Shiller PE Ratio should give similar results to regular PE Ratio.
Compared with the PS Ratio, the Shiller PE Ratio makes the comparison between different industries more meaningful.
Be Aware
Shiller PE Ratio assumes that over the long term, businesses and profitability revert to their means. If a company's business model does not work in the future compared with the past, Shiller PE Ratio and PS Ratio will give false valuations.
Columbus McKinnon Shiller PE Ratio Related Terms
Columbus McKinnon Shiller PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Columbus McKinnon's Shiller PE 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 MTW, TWI, WNC: Shiller PE Ratio Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Columbus McKinnon's Shiller PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Shiller PE 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 Shiller PE Ratio vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Columbus McKinnon's Shiller PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Columbus McKinnon's Shiller PE Ratio falls into.
For Shiller PE Ratio, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Shiller PE Ratio is also called PE10.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The same calculation is applied here to individual companies.
* 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's E10 for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:
For example, Columbus McKinnon's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:
Add all the adjusted EPS together and divide 10 will get our E10.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
Columbus McKinnon (FRA:VC3) has a Shiller PE Ratio of 39.74 as of Aug. 20, 2026. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on Columbus McKinnon and its competitors. This is 47% above median its historical median of 27.11. Over the past decade, Columbus McKinnon's Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 9.67 to 121.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Columbus McKinnon ranks #118 out of 138 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 85.5%.
Is Columbus McKinnon's Shiller PE Ratio too high?
Columbus McKinnon's current Shiller PE Ratio of 39.74 is 47% above median its 10-year median of 27.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.67 to a high of 121.14. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 19.35. Columbus McKinnon's value of 39.74 is 105.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Columbus McKinnon ranks #118 out of 138 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 50/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Columbus McKinnon's Shiller PE Ratio compare to MTW and TWI?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Columbus McKinnon ranks #118 out of 138 companies for Shiller PE Ratio. This places Columbus McKinnon in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 19.35. Columbus McKinnon's value of 39.74 is 105.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Columbus McKinnon's own Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 9.67 to 121.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.11 vs. the industry median of 19.35, Columbus McKinnon has consistently been above 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 Shiller PE Ratio for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Shiller PE Ratio among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 19.35, based on 138 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Shiller PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Shiller PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Columbus McKinnon's current Shiller PE Ratio of 39.74 is 105.4% above 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 Shiller PE Ratio mean?
A high Shiller PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on Columbus McKinnon and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Shiller PE Ratio is 19.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Columbus McKinnon's current Shiller PE Ratio is 39.74, which is 47% above median its own 10-year median of 27.11. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Columbus McKinnon (FRA:VC3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €31.78, compared to a current price of €15.10 — trading 52.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Shiller PE Ratio is 39.74, which is 47% above median its 10-year median of 27.11 and 105.4% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 19.35. Columbus McKinnon's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shiller PE Ratio calculated?
Shiller PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Columbus McKinnon (FRA:VC3), the current Shiller PE Ratio is 39.74 as of Aug. 20, 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 €15.10 is trading 52.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €31.78.
GuruFocus considers Columbus McKinnon to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:VC3:
Shiller PE Ratio: 39.74 (47% above median its 10-year median of 27.11)
GF Value™: €31.78 vs. price of €15.10 (52.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 105.4% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#118 of 138)
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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