Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Columbus McKinnon Corporation stock (CMCO) is currently trading at $14.92. Columbus McKinnon Corporation PE ratio is 66.14. Columbus McKinnon Corporation PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.40. Analyst consensus price target for CMCO is $26.50. WallStSmart rates CMCO as Moderate Buy.
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- Columbus McKinnon Corporation financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- CMCO Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- CMCO analyst price target and Smart Rating
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CMCO Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO)
CMCO trades 137% above its Graham fair value of $9.83, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Overall metrics suggest strong investment potential with favorable risk/reward.
Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO) Key Strengths (5)
Growing significantly faster than its price suggests
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets
Earnings per share surging 50.90% year-over-year
93.25% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Supporting Valuation Data
Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO) Areas to Watch (5)
Very low returns on shareholder equity
Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency
Very thin margins, barely profitable
Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential
Solid revenue growth at 10.50% per year
Supporting Valuation Data
Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 67/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a B- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 10.0/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 3.2/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Sales, Price/Book. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.46), Price/Sales (0.40), Price/Book (0.43) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 50.90%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 10.50%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 0.67%, Operating Margin at 8.55%, Profit Margin at 0.60%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 0.67% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 10.50% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (PEG Ratio, Price/Sales) and negatives (Return on Equity, Operating Margin). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
CMCO Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
CMCO's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.40x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 1.04x (0th percentile). The current valuation is 79% below its historical high of 1.9x set in Jan 2018, and -1% above its historical low of 0.4x in Mar 2026. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~0.6x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
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Data-driven financial summary for Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO) · INDUSTRIALS › FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY
The Big Picture
Columbus McKinnon Corporation operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 1.0B with 11% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 0.6%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
Generating 17M in free cash flow and 20M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
ROE of 0.7% suggests the company isn't efficiently converting equity into profits.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Columbus McKinnon Corporation push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Valuation compression risk at a P/E of 66.1x. Any growth miss could trigger a sharp correction.
Sector dynamics: monitor FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Columbus McKinnon Corporation.
Bottom Line
Columbus McKinnon Corporation offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(33 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
ADAMS, JON President, Americas | Sell | -0 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
ADAMS, JON President, Americas | Sell | -5,185 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
ADAMS, JON President, Americas | Sell | -253.037 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
Last updated: 10:11:39 AM
About Columbus McKinnon Corporation(CMCO)
NASDAQ
INDUSTRIALS
FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACH...
USA
Columbus McKinnon Corporation designs, manufactures and markets intelligent motion solutions for ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials globally. The company is headquartered in Buffalo, New York.