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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#891
Positioning
Market Dominance
Manufacturing
Machinery
$355M
Aaron H. Ravenscroft
Manitowoc Company, Inc. provides engineered lifting solutions in the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. Its crane products are used in various applications, including energy production/distribution and utilities; petrochemical and industrial projects; infrastructure, such as road, bridge, and airport construction; and commercial and high-rise residential construction.
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X-AXIS: EV/EBITDA (LOWER = CHEAPER) | Y-AXIS: ROE (HIGHER = ELITE) | RED CIRCLE = MTW ANALYSIS TARGET
| Stock | Rating | Score▼ | Quality | Value | Momentum | P/E | EV/EBITDA | ROE | ROA | Gross Mgn | Op Mgn | Net Mgn | Rev Growth | Div Yield | D/E | Mkt Cap | AUDIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$UL UNILEVER PLC | 78 | 96 | 98 | 59 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ASML ASML HOLDING NV | 77 | 89 | 86 | 83 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ESLT ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD | 76 | 81 | 87 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$MT ArcelorMittal | 75 | 71 | 98 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$AMAT APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE | 75 | 85 | 87 | 84 | 20.9x | 13.6x | 32.9% | 20.5% | 48.8% | 30.6% | 24.4% | 7.7% | 0.9% | 32.0x | $148.6B | VS | |
$SIMO Silicon Motion Technology CORP | 75 | 84 | 86 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$CODA Coda Octopus Group, Inc. | 74 | 83 | 90 | 79 | 16.3x | 11.9x | 7.4% | 7.5% | 68.3% | 19.5% | 18.2% | 29.0% | 0.0% | 0.0x | $84M | VS | |
$GSK GSK plc | 74 | 84 | 90 | 70 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$EFXT Enerflex Ltd. | 74 | 80 | 91 | 83 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$BUD Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV | 74 | 84 | 97 | 63 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$MTW MANITOWOC CO INC | 58 | 52 | 69 | 65 | 71.8x | 23.8x | -1.0% | -0.4% | 18.2% | 1.9% | -0.4% | -1.6% | 0.0% | 67.0x | $355M | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 22.3x | 11.5x | -1.9% | 0.9% | 44.1% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 0.2x | - | REF |
MANITOWOC CO INC (MTW) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 58.0/100. It ranks #891 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 3-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
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Outperforming peers — winners tend to keep winning over 3-12 months
Trading at a discount to fundamentals — favorable entry valuation
Average quality profile
Average volatility — neutral timing signal
Moderate investment profile
Mid-range overall rating
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Relative valuation derived from Manufacturing sector benchmarks. Model weights: EV/EBITDA (40%), P/B (35%), P/S (25%). Re-calculated daily.
Projection based on user-defined inputs. Re-calculated daily against current market data.
Reverse DCF Framework — Mauboussin Methodology
Institutional-grade Reverse DCF analysis. This model identifies the growth hurdles embedded in current market prices. When implied growth is significantly lower than historical or projected rates, a margin of safety may exist. Re-audited daily.
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View All RatingsROIC 11.1% vs WACC 6.0% (spread +5.2%)
GM 18% vs sector 44%, OM 2% vs sector 3%
Capital turnover 5.27x, R&D intensity 2.5%
Rev growth -2%, 10yr history
Interest coverage 5.5x, Net debt/EBITDA 7.9x
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The Quality factor evaluates the persistence and magnitude of realized cash flows. Companies with scores >70 exhibit superior pricing power and structural financial resilience through diverse economic regimes.
Our uncertainty rating tracks the predictability of future cash flows and potential for permanent capital loss. Moderate visibility with standard industry cyclicality.
We rate MANITOWOC CO INC (MTW) as a Hold with a composite score of 58.0/100 at a current price of $14.68. The stock presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to warrant new accumulation nor weak enough to justify selling.
MANITOWOC CO INC holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Manufacturing sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 58.0/100 places it at rank #891 in our full universe.
The near-term outlook is constructive, with revenue growing at -2% and momentum in the 65th percentile confirming positive market sentiment. The combination of strong top-line growth and favorable price dynamics suggests the company is executing well on its growth strategy.
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Value factor score of 69 suggests attractive pricing.
Positive momentum indicates institutional accumulation.
Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Elevated P/E ratio of 71.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
MANITOWOC CO INC represents a hold based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our model assigns MANITOWOC CO INC a Hold rating, with a composite score of 58.0/100 and 3 out of 5 stars. Ranked #891 of 7,333 stocks, MTW presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to initiate new positions nor weak enough to warrant selling. Investors already holding may consider maintaining their position while monitoring for changes in the factor profile.
With a quality score of 52/100, MTW shows adequate but unremarkable business quality. The company reports a return on equity of -1.0% (sector avg: -1.9%), gross margins of 18.2% (sector avg: 44.1%), net margins of -0.4% (sector avg: 1.0%). This suggests the company generates acceptable returns but may lack the competitive positioning or operational efficiency to stand out from peers.
MTW's value score of 69/100 indicates the stock is fairly valued based on its current fundamentals. Key valuation metrics include a P/E ratio of 71.75x, an EV/EBITDA of 23.80x, a P/B ratio of 0.74x. At this level, neither a clear bargain nor overpriced, the stock's attractiveness depends more on forward growth expectations and qualitative factors.
MANITOWOC CO INC's investment score of 36/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of -1.6% vs. a sector average of 6.7% and a return on assets of -0.4% (sector: 0.9%). While this can be positive for mature, cash-generative businesses returning capital to shareholders, it may also signal a lack of growth opportunities or management conservatism.
MTW demonstrates moderate momentum with a score of 65/100, suggesting a neutral price trend without strong directional conviction. Revenue growth stands at -1.6% year-over-year, while a beta of 1.36 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. Moderate momentum may indicate the stock is consolidating or transitioning between trends, warranting close monitoring of upcoming catalysts.
With a stability score of 56/100, MTW exhibits average financial resilience. Key stability metrics include a beta of 1.36 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 67.00x (sector avg: 0.2x). While the balance sheet is not a major concern, the stock is subject to typical market volatility and may experience sharper drawdowns during risk-off episodes.
The short interest score of 52/100 for MTW suggests somewhat elevated bearish positioning by institutional traders. Specific risk factors include above-average market sensitivity (beta: 1.36), elevated leverage (D/E: 67.00x), small-cap liquidity risk. With a $355M market cap (small-cap), MANITOWOC CO INC may experience above-average volatility. Investors should consider whether the short thesis has merit or if it creates a potential short-squeeze opportunity.
MANITOWOC CO INC is a small-cap company in the Manufacturing sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #891 of 7,333 overall (88th percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of -1.0% exceeding the -1.9% sector median and operating margins of 1.9% below the 2.5% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Manufacturing peers.
While MTW currently exhibits a HOLD profile, superior opportunities exist within the MANUFACTURING sector. Our model identifies several "Strong Buy" candidates with higher quality scores and more attractive valuations among direct industry competitors.
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Investment (36) is the limiting factor — improvement here would lift the composite score most.
EV/EBITDA 108% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN
ROE 48% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Gross Margin 59% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
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