Manitowoc Company Inc(MTW)

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1-STAR RATING
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BUY for 60 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
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LAST CLOSE
$21.54
10/16/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for MTW

10/16/2026: MTW (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Manitowoc Company Inc is a long-standing manufacturer of engineered lifting solutions, specializing in tower, crawler, and mobile cranes. Its main strengths include strong brand recognition with its Potain and Grove lines, supported by a global service network. The primary growth opportunity lies in the expanding demand for heavy lifting in renewable energy and infrastructure projects. However, the company faces risks from cyclical construction markets, raw material cost fluctuations, and intense global price competition. The stock is best suited for value-oriented investors who understand the inherent volatility of industrial machinery cycles, with key developments to monitor including infrastructure project trends and margin improvement progress.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitGrowth is largely cyclical and dependent on broader global infrastructure investment cycles.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum is conditional on positive upturns in the construction and infrastructure sectors.
Value investorStrong fitThe stock often trades at valuations reflective of its cyclical industrial nature.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company's focus on capital reinvestment and debt management limits dividend potential.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh cyclicality and industry sensitivity lead to significant price volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is highly sensitive to shifts in global economic and infrastructure demand.
Valuation riskMediumCyclical peaks and troughs make accurate valuation assessment complex.
Competition risk (Heavy Industry)HighGlobal competitors often compete aggressively on price in the crane market.
Business qualityMediumThe business operates in a cyclical commodity-linked industry.
Dividend incomeLowThe company does not provide a reliable stream of dividend income for investors.
Execution riskMediumOperational efficiency gains are critical to maintaining margins in a competitive market.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Extreme Price Shocks
PRICE STABILITY

Extreme Price Shocks

The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -2.13%
Avg. Invested days 35
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
MTW receives a 2-star rating, reflecting soft or weak scores across the available pillars. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, weak analyst coverage, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
MTW has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, soft growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-87.1%), weak cash generation (FCF margin -0.7%), moderate revenue growth (+2.9%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
MTW's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 33.3%). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is MTW's strongest growth driver at +2.9% FY2025 versus FY2024 (moderate, 3 stars). By comparison, while earnings growth (-87.1%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-537.1%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 82.6% and approximately 92.3% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 4.81% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 11.32%
Front Street Capital Management Inc 8.89%
Arnhold & S. Bleichroeder Advisers, LLC 5.88%
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. 5.38%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.26%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
MTW generates approximately $181 of gross profit, $26 of operating income, and $-7 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Negative free cash flow explains the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 41.94%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
MTW has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedHigh VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 808.87M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 40.78
1Y Target Price 14
Price to earnings Ratio 40.78
1Y Target Price 14
Volume (30-day avg) 461.3K shares
Beta 1.75
52 Weeks Range 9.93 - 24.00
Updated Date 10/15/2026
52 Weeks Range 9.93 - 24.00
Updated Date 10/15/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.55

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
New Crane SalesRevenue from the sale of tower, crawler, and mobile cranes to construction and industrial firms.This is the primary revenue engine, fluctuating with global infrastructure demand.
Crane Care / AftermarketSpare parts, service contracts, maintenance, and technical training.This provides a more stable, recurring revenue stream compared to new equipment sales.
Geography (Global)Operations spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.Regional infrastructure spending policies significantly impact localized sales performance.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

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Valuation

Trailing PE 40.78
Forward PE 25.84
Enterprise Value 1.17B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.35
Enterprise Value 1.17B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.35
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.51
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.9
Shares Outstanding 36.06M
Shares Floating 33.30M
Shares Outstanding 36.06M
Shares Floating 33.30M
Percent Insiders 4.81
Percent Institutions 82.64

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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