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CMCO · Nasdaq · United States · Construction Machinery & Equip
In shortCOLUMBUS MCKINNON CORP is loss-making, burns cash and carries moderate debt, with revenue growing (+23.9% last year).
Financial health
Weak
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | -10.0% | 0/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | -19.2% | 0/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | -19.7% | 0/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | -2.5% | 0/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 2.02× | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 1.65× | 19/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | – | n/a |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | -1.95× | 0/100 |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | 1.20 | 3/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | -13.7% | 0/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | – | n/a |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 4 of 5 | 75/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 3 of 5 | 60/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 1 of 5 | 67/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 17.7% | 45/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 8.6% | 31/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | 8.4% | 63/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | – | n/a |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2026 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 907 | 936 | 1,014 | 963 | 1,193 |
| Cost of revenue | 591 | 594 | 639 | 637 | 834 |
| Gross profit | 316 | 342 | 375 | 326 | 359 |
| Research & development | 15 | 21 | 26 | 24 | 21 |
| Operating income | 74 | 98 | 107 | 55 | (119) |
| Interest expense | 20 | 28 | 38 | 32 | 61 |
| Pre-tax income | 38 | 74 | 62 | (5.5) | (207) |
| Income tax | 8.8 | 26 | 15 | (0.4) | 23 |
| Net income | 30 | 48 | 47 | (5.1) | (230) |
| Diluted EPS | $1.04 | $1.68 | $1.61 | −$0.18 | −$7.40 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
1.20 Grey zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
3/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Jun 30, 2026 · Data updated Jul 30, 2026