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Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/28/2025: CMCO (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
4 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $27.5
1 Year Target Price $27.5
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 2 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -37.69% | Avg. Invested days 30 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/28/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 437.20M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 27.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 27.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 4 | Beta 1.29 | 52 Weeks Range 11.67 - 40.57 | Updated Date 08/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 11.67 - 40.57 | Updated Date 08/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.85% | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.55 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -1.63% | Operating Margin (TTM) 3.4% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.53% | Return on Equity (TTM) -1.74% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 10.94 | Enterprise Value 882029507 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.46 |
Enterprise Value 882029507 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.46 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.92 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 14.16 | Shares Outstanding 28725300 | Shares Floating 27761990 |
Shares Outstanding 28725300 | Shares Floating 27761990 | ||
Percent Insiders 2.65 | Percent Institutions 95.89 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Columbus McKinnon Corporation
Company Overview
History and Background
Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO) traces its roots back to 1875. Founded as a chain manufacturer, it has evolved through mergers and acquisitions to become a leading global designer, manufacturer, and marketer of material handling products, systems, and services.
Core Business Areas
- Lifting Solutions: Designs, manufactures, and markets hoists, cranes, actuators, and rigging tools used for lifting and positioning materials. Includes manual, electric, and air-powered hoists, as well as crane components and complete crane systems.
- Motion Control: Offers products and solutions for controlling the movement of materials, including drives, motors, and automation systems. Focuses on optimizing material flow and enhancing productivity.
- Metal Cutting: Through the acquisition of Dorner, offers metal cutting solutions.
Leadership and Structure
Columbus McKinnon Corporation is led by a CEO, with a management team overseeing various functional areas such as finance, operations, sales, and marketing. The organizational structure includes business units focused on specific product lines and markets.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- CM Hoists: Electric chain hoists used in various industrial applications. CMCO holds a significant market share in North America for chain hoists. Competitors include Kito, Demag, and Konecranes. Revenue is not precisely broken out by individual product.
- Yale Hoists: Manual and electric hoists used in lifting applications. Yale is a well-known brand. Competitors include Harrington Hoists and Peerless Industrial Group. Revenue is not precisely broken out by individual product.
- Coffing Hoists: Hand chain hoists, lever tools, and electric chain hoists. Competitors include Harrington Hoists and Peerless Industrial Group. Revenue is not precisely broken out by individual product.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The material handling industry is driven by factors such as industrial production, construction activity, infrastructure development, and automation trends. The market is competitive, with a mix of large global players and smaller regional specialists.
Positioning
Columbus McKinnon Corporation is positioned as a leading provider of material handling solutions with a focus on innovation, quality, and customer service. Competitive advantages include a broad product portfolio, established brands, and a global distribution network.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global material handling equipment market is estimated to be over $40 billion. CMCO is positioned to address a significant portion of this TAM through its diverse product offerings and market reach.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand recognition
- Broad product portfolio
- Global distribution network
- Focus on innovation
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Exposure to cyclical industries
- Dependence on raw material prices
- Integration risks from acquisitions
- Higher Debt Burden
Opportunities
- Growing demand for automation
- Expansion into emerging markets
- Development of new products and services
- Industry consolidation
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Increased competition
- Fluctuations in currency exchange rates
- Supply chain disruptions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Kito Corporation (6409.T)
- Konecranes (KCR.HE)
- Terex Corporation (TEX)
Competitive Landscape
CMCO competes with a range of companies, from global players to smaller niche providers. Its competitive advantages lie in its broad product portfolio and strong brand reputation. Konecranes and Kito present considerable competitive pressure.
Major Acquisitions
Dorner
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 485
- Strategic Rationale: Expands automation capabilities and provides entry into new markets within metal cutting, food processing, and automation industries.
Garland Canada
- Year: 2023
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 23.5
- Strategic Rationale: Enhances the service offering for the company
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Columbus McKinnon has experienced growth through organic expansion and acquisitions, particularly in the automation space.
Future Projections: Analysts project continued growth for CMCO, driven by favorable industry trends and the company's strategic initiatives.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include acquisitions to expand product offerings, investments in automation and digital technologies, and cost reduction programs.
Summary
Columbus McKinnon is a strong company with a diverse product portfolio and a global presence. The company has successfully grown through acquisitions and has expanded its automation solutions. Areas to watch are debt load and vulnerability to cyclical industries and global economic slowdowns.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Investor presentations
- Press releases
- Analyst reports
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Market share data is based on available estimates and may not be precise. Financial data is based on historical performance and is not indicative of future results.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Columbus McKinnon Corporation
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Charlotte, NC, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1996-02-22 | President, CEO & Director Mr. David J. Wilson | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery | Full time employees 3478 | Website https://www.cmco.com |
Full time employees 3478 | Website https://www.cmco.com | ||
Columbus McKinnon Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets motion solutions for moving, lifting, positioning, and securing materials worldwide. It offers manual and electric chain hoists, electric wire rope hoists, hand-operated hoists, winches, lever tools, and air-powered hoists, as well as explosion-protected and custom engineered hoists; high-precision conveying systems solutions which includes low profile, flexible chain, large scale, sanitary, and vertical elevation conveyor systems, as well as pallet system conveyors and accumulation systems; and power control and delivery systems and solutions. The company also provides AC and DC digital motion control systems for underground coal mining equipment; alloy and carbon steel chain; load chain; hooks, shackles, Hammerloks, and master links; and carbon steel forged and stamped products, such as load binders, logging tools, and other securing devices. In addition, it designs and manufactures industrial components comprising mechanical and electromechanical actuators and rotary unions; and manufactures and markets aluminum light rail workstations, as well as crane components and crane kits. Further, the company designs, builds, sells, and supports elevator application-specific drive products. It serves EV production and aerospace, energy and utilities, process industries, industrial automation, construction and infrastructure, food and beverage, entertainment, life sciences, consumer packaged goods, e-commerce, supply chain, and warehousing markets. The company offers its products to end users directly; industrial distributors, including rigging shops and independent crane builders; material handling specialists and integrators, and entertainment equipment distributors; service-after-sale distributors; original equipment manufacturers; government agencies; and engineering procurement and construction firms. Columbus McKinnon Corporation was founded in 1875 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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