Manitowoc Company Inc (MTW) Stock Analysis
Verdict: AVOID
Deep asset discount (P/B 0.6x) is trapped by abysmal margins and a unanimous analyst 'Sell' consensus amid severe earnings volatility.
Investment score: 38/100
Analysis as of
Is Manitowoc Company Inc stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
Avoid. MTW is currently a classic value trap where low price-to-book is neutralized by high debt-to-EBITDA (3.74x) and shrinking profitability.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 45/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 30/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 40/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 20/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 40/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 15/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 40/100 (weight 15%)
Manitowoc Company Inc opportunities and risks
What speaks for MTW
- Deep Asset Discount
What speaks against MTW
- Margin Compression and Loss of Profitability
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTW | 60.4x | 0.2x | 7.8x | 18.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| BLBD | 17.5x | 1.6x | 10.7x | 21.0% | 8.9% | 7.9% |
| GBX | 10.4x | 0.5x | 7.2x | 16.0% | 5.1% | 14.7% |
| ASTE | 47.3x | 0.8x | 14.8x | 26.1% | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| PLOW | 20.9x | 1.6x | n/a | 26.7% | 7.8% | -368.3% |
| MLR | 35.7x | 0.7x | 13.8x | 15.1% | 2.1% | 19.9% |
| Peer median | 20.9x | 0.8x | 10.7x | 21.0% | 5.1% | 7.9% |
Frequently asked questions about Manitowoc Company Inc (MTW)
Is MTW stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates Manitowoc Company Inc as AVOID with an investment score of 38/100. Avoid. MTW is currently a classic value trap where low price-to-book is neutralized by high debt-to-EBITDA (3.74x) and shrinking profitability. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is MTW stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for MTW is AVOID with an investment score of 38/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.