The Manitowoc Company, Inc.
MTWIndustrialsNASDAQFarm & Heavy Construction Machinery · Last scanned Jul 18, 2026
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Daily timeframeThe Manitowoc Company, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides engineered lifting solutions in the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. The $467.9M market capitalization puts MTW squarely in small-cap range for its industry. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes crawler-mounted lattice-boom cranes under the Manitowoc brand; a line of top-slewing and self-erecting tower cranes under the Potain brand; mobile hydraulic cranes comprising rough-terrain cranes, all-terrain cranes, truck-mounted cranes, telescopic crawler cranes, industrial cranes, and hydraulic boom trucks under the Grove, Shuttlelift, and National Crane brands.
Market Cap
$467.9M
Beta
1.72
P/E (TTM)
62.05
P/E (Fwd)
14.37
EPS (TTM)
$0.21
EPS (Fwd)
$0.91
ROE
1.1%
ROA
1.9%
Cash
$78.4M
Total Debt
$519.0M
Free CF
-$1.8M
52W Change
5.9%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
On the balance sheet, MTW has $78.4M in cash with $519.0M in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Free cash flow is running at -$1.8M, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. ROE of 1.1% points to modest capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 1.9% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $2.03B to $2.24B.
A beta of 1.72 means MTW is more volatile than average. Investors should be prepared for wider price swings relative to broader indices. Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. Negative free cash flow means the company is currently spending more than it generates, which may require future fundraising or debt if the trend continues. The elevated P/E ratio means the stock is priced for significant future growth. If earnings disappoint, the price correction could be sharp. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing MTW.