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Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/03/2025: 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 -37.71% | 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 07/03/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 470.20M 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 1.27 | 52 Weeks Range 11.73 - 40.78 | Updated Date 07/4/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 11.73 - 40.78 | Updated Date 07/4/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.83% | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.18 |
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 -0.53% | Operating Margin (TTM) 17.38% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.96% | Return on Equity (TTM) -0.58% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 10.94 | Enterprise Value 954552462 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.49 |
Enterprise Value 954552462 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.49 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.99 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 12.71 | Shares Outstanding 28632200 | Shares Floating 27688548 |
Shares Outstanding 28632200 | Shares Floating 27688548 | ||
Percent Insiders 2.6 | Percent Institutions 101.43 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Columbus McKinnon Corporation
Company Overview
History and Background
Columbus McKinnon Corporation was founded in 1875 as Columbus Chain Company. Over time, it grew through acquisitions and product development, becoming a leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of material handling products, systems, and services.
Core Business Areas
- Lifting Solutions: Includes hoists, trolleys, cranes, and rigging products used in various industries for lifting and positioning materials.
- Motion Control: Encompasses powered and manual linear actuators, rotary actuators, and related systems for precise movement and control applications.
- Metal Cutting: Provides band saw blades and other cutting tools for metalworking and other applications. This was recently sold off (Feb 2024).
Leadership and Structure
David J. Wilson is the President and CEO. The company has a typical corporate structure with various functional departments reporting to the executive team. Recent changes include the CFO departing.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- CM Hoists: Electric chain hoists, lever tools, and air chain hoists. Market share in the North American hoist market is estimated to be substantial but not precisely quantifiable due to the fragmented nature of the industry. Competitors include Kito, Harrington Hoists, and Demag.
- Yale Hoists: Hand chain hoists, electric wire rope hoists, and trolleys. Market share data isn't precisely available, but Yale is a well-established brand in material handling. Competitors include Columbus McKinnon (internal), Kito, and Harrington Hoists.
- Duff-Norton: Mechanical and electromechanical actuators and linear motion products. Competitors include Thomson Industries, PBC Linear, and SKF.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The material handling industry is influenced by economic cycles, infrastructure development, manufacturing activity, and safety regulations. Trends include increasing automation, demand for ergonomic solutions, and the adoption of digital technologies.
Positioning
Columbus McKinnon Corporation is a well-established player with a broad product portfolio and strong brand recognition. Competitive advantages include its extensive distribution network, engineering expertise, and focus on customer service.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global material handling equipment market is estimated to be in the billions of dollars annually. CMCO is positioned to capture a portion of this market through its diverse product offerings and global presence.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand recognition
- Broad product portfolio
- Extensive distribution network
- Engineering expertise
- Global presence
Weaknesses
- Exposure to cyclical industries
- Dependence on acquisitions for growth
- Potential for product liability claims
- Recently sold off Metal Cutting Business (Feb 2024)
Opportunities
- Increasing demand for automation
- Growth in emerging markets
- Development of new products and services
- Expansion of aftermarket services
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Increased competition
- Rising raw material costs
- Changing regulations
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Kito Corporation (Not Listed)
- Terex Corporation (TEX)
- Cargotec (Not Listed)
Competitive Landscape
CMCO's advantages include its brand reputation and product breadth. Disadvantages may include higher costs compared to some competitors.
Major Acquisitions
Dorner Manufacturing Corporation
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 485
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded automation platform and solutions offering within the precision conveying space.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historically, growth has been driven by organic sales increases and acquisitions.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates vary but generally project moderate revenue growth and improved profitability over the long term. Need analyst reports for specific projections.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include product development, cost reduction efforts, and strategic acquisitions.
Summary
Columbus McKinnon is a well-established material handling company with a strong brand and broad product portfolio. The company's performance is tied to economic cycles, and it faces competition from other players in the industry. Acquisitions have been a key growth driver. Management is trying to focus on automation to allow CMCO to expand in this space.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Columbus McKinnon Corporation Investor Relations
- Company SEC Filings
- Industry Reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions and company performance can change rapidly. Market Share comparison for private companies is estimated, not directly reported.
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.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
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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