Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO) carries a Roarable Rating of D- (Sell) with 42/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.
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FRED Regime × Technicals: 26% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 45.9 (NEUTRAL RANGE)
20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±9.6% realized swing band)
Capital intensity & 0% operating margin leave 16 pts on the table
While CMCO currently carries a cautious 42/100 (D-) rating due to Cash Engine Quality (4/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.
Established market leader in Industrials with deep daily trading liquidity.
Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($16.31) and Max Pain ($16.01) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $25.62.
Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Disciplined Float (+0.72% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.
Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO) advanced +1.26% to $15.25, trading at 26% of its 52-week range ($11.99 – $24.4). Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-11% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
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Columbus McKinnon equity remains a high-volatility call option amid significant debt and preferred equity overhang post-Kito Crosby acquisition. I rate CMCO stock as Hold.
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
vs. +23.9% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Across 485 tracked Industrials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO) ranks #357 by composite RQD confidence (42/100, grade D-) and #305 by equity capitalization ($440.2M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, GENC leads on earnings valuation at 16.2x trailing P/E, while WNC leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 31.2% ROIC and — gross margin. GENC currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 57/100 (D+) compared with CMCO at 42/100 (D-).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMCO
ACTIVE
Columbus McKinnon Corporation | D- | 42/100 | — | 30.1% | -10.6% | +1.26% | $440.2M | Benchmark Subject |
| HY Hyster-Yale Inc. (Class A) | D+ | 52/100 | — | 16.8% | -3.7% | 0.00% | $526.1M | /hy-vs-cmco → |
| WNC Wabash National Corporation | D+ | 53/100 | — | — | 31.2% | -4.05% | $540.2M | /wnc-vs-cmco → |
| GENC Gencor Industries Inc. | D+ | 57/100 | 16.2x | 27.5% | 6.2% | +1.22% | $254.5M | /genc-vs-cmco → |
| MTW Manitowoc Company Inc. | D- | 41/100 | 119.2x | 18.1% | 6.9% | +2.81% | $858.3M | /mtw-vs-cmco → |
In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-03-31), Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO) reported GAAP revenue of $1.19B (+23.9% vs. FY2024 revenue of $963.0M , and +17.8% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$229.5M, operating cash flow of -$146.2M, and free cash flow of -$164.1M (-777.9% YoY). On the balance sheet, CMCO closed FY2025 with $1.76B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 1.22, Piotroski F-Score: 4/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2026-03-31 | $1.19B | -$229.5M | -$146.2M | -$164.1M | $1.76B | — |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2025-03-31 | $963.0M | -$5.1M | $45.6M | $24.2M | $1.71B | — |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2024-03-31 | $1.01B | $46.6M | $67.2M | $67.2M | — | — |
As of 2026-11-01, Columbus McKinnon Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCO) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 42/100 at a spot price of $15.25 (+1.26% 1D, market cap $440.2M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 4/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 12/20, Executive Insider Alignment 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 5/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, CMCO ranks #357 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Industrials sector (Construction/Ag Equipment/Trucks), CMCO carries a Roarable D- (42/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 30.1%, and ROIC of -10.6%. By comparison, HY (Hyster-Yale Inc. (Class A)) holds a D+ grade (52/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -3.7%, cap $526.1M) and WNC (Wabash National Corporation) posts a D+ grade (53/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 31.2%, cap $540.2M). Among the 5-stock peer group, GENC leads on earnings multiple (16.2x) while WNC leads on capital efficiency (31.2% ROIC).
Per CMCO's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-03-31, CIK 0001005229), Columbus McKinnon Corporation generated $1.19B in revenue (+23.9% YoY), -$229.5M in net income, and -$164.1M in free cash flow against $1.76B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Industrials with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
CMCO last traded at $15.25 (+1.26% on volume of 384,391 shares), positioning the stock -6.50% below its 50-day simple moving average ($16.31) and -7.69% below its 200-day simple moving average ($16.52). Across its 52-week range of $11.99 to $24.40, CMCO sits at the 26.3% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 45.9 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±9.6% ($13.79 to $16.71).
Why CMCO Stock advanced +1.26% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-11% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.