Columbus McKinnon (FRA:VC3) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -0.06% (As of Mar. 2026 )

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FRA:VC3 Columbus McKinnon Corp FRA:VC3
54 GF Score
Price €12.70
GF Value €43.22
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Columbus McKinnon 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

Columbus McKinnon FRA:VC3 +1.60% 54 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.06 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:VC3 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €43.22 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.

3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance. Columbus McKinnon's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was -0.06%.


Columbus McKinnon  (FRA:VC3) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Explanation

A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance.


Be Aware

Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.


Columbus McKinnon 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


FRA:VC3 vs MTW, TWI, WNC: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Columbus McKinnon's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Month Share Buyback 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Columbus McKinnon's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Columbus McKinnon's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Columbus McKinnon 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

Columbus McKinnon's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

3-Month Share Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Dec. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Mar. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Dec. 2025 )
=(28.730 - 28.748) / 28.730
=-0.06%

* 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.06 mean?
Columbus McKinnon (FRA:VC3) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.06 as of Mar. 2026. The 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. View historical data for Columbus McKinnon and its competitors.
Is Columbus McKinnon's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Columbus McKinnon's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.06. Overall, Columbus McKinnon has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Columbus McKinnon's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to MTW and TWI?
Columbus McKinnon's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of -0.06 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry context. However, 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. View historical data for Columbus McKinnon and its competitors. Columbus McKinnon's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.06. 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 €43.22, compared to a current price of €12.70 — trading 70.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.06. Columbus McKinnon's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Columbus McKinnon (FRA:VC3), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is -0.06 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 €12.70 is trading 70.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €43.22. GuruFocus considers Columbus McKinnon to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:VC3:

  • 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: -0.06
  • GF Value™: €43.22 vs. price of €12.70 (70.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 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.
54GF Score

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