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Columbus McKinnonFRA:VC3 -8.57%52 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:VC3 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €31.60 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 115 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Columbus McKinnon ranks better than 51.3% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Columbus McKinnon's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Columbus McKinnon's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:VC3'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -24.6 Med: -1.2 Max: 0
Current: -0.2
During the past 13 years, Columbus McKinnon's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -24.60%. And the median was -1.20%.
FRA:VC3's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 51.3% of 115
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: -0.2
vs FRA:VC3: -0.20
Columbus McKinnon (FRA:VC3) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
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-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
FRA:VC3 vs MTW, TWI, WNC: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Columbus McKinnon's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year 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-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Columbus McKinnon's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Columbus McKinnon's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Columbus McKinnon 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.20 mean?
Columbus McKinnon (FRA:VC3) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.20 as of Jun. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Columbus McKinnon and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Columbus McKinnon ranks #56 out of 115 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 48.7%.
Is Columbus McKinnon's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Columbus McKinnon's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. Based on the distribution chart, Columbus McKinnon ranks #56 out of 115 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Columbus McKinnon has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Columbus McKinnon's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to MTW and TWI?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Columbus McKinnon ranks #56 out of 115 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Columbus McKinnon in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry context. However, 3-Year 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-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Columbus McKinnon and its competitors. Columbus McKinnon's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. 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 €31.60, compared to a current price of €12.80 — trading 59.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20. Columbus McKinnon's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Columbus McKinnon (FRA:VC3), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.20 as of Jun. 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 €12.80 is trading 59.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €31.60.
GuruFocus considers Columbus McKinnon to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:VC3:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.20
GF Value™: €31.60 vs. price of €12.80 (59.5% 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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