COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR CO (COLM) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:COLM • US1985161066

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55.43 USD
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This COLM fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. COLM Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • COLM had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year COLM had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years COLM has always been profitable.
  • COLM had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
COLM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCOLM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

  • COLM has a better Return On Assets (6.05%) than 75.56% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of COLM (10.36%) is better than 64.44% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.28%, COLM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for COLM is below the industry average of 11.69%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.05%
ROE 10.36%
ROIC 8.28%
ROA(3y)7.37%
ROA(5y)8.77%
ROE(3y)11.96%
ROE(5y)13.95%
ROIC(3y)9.49%
ROIC(5y)11.39%
COLM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCOLM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • COLM has a better Profit Margin (5.22%) than 71.11% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of COLM has grown nicely.
  • COLM has a Operating Margin (6.95%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • COLM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • COLM's Gross Margin of 50.53% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. COLM outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
  • COLM's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.95%
PM (TTM) 5.22%
GM 50.53%
OM growth 3Y-17.56%
OM growth 5Y4.12%
PM growth 3Y-16.59%
PM growth 5Y3.86%
GM growth 3Y0.76%
GM growth 5Y0.65%
COLM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCOLM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40 50

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2. COLM Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), COLM is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, COLM has less shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for COLM has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • There is no outstanding debt for COLM. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
COLM Yearly Shares OutstandingCOLM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M
COLM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCOLM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

  • COLM has an Altman-Z score of 4.20. This indicates that COLM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.20, COLM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.22% of the companies in the same industry.
  • COLM has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 4.2
ROIC/WACC0.77
WACC10.78%
COLM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCOLM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.59 indicates that COLM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • COLM has a Current ratio of 2.59. This is in the better half of the industry: COLM outperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
  • COLM has a Quick Ratio of 1.69. This is a normal value and indicates that COLM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of COLM (1.69) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.59
Quick Ratio 1.69
COLM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCOLM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. COLM Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for COLM have decreased strongly by -16.28% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, COLM shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 14.04% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, COLM shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.85% in the last year.
  • COLM shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.31% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-16.28%
EPS 3Y-13.23%
EPS 5Y14.04%
EPS Q2Q%-3.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.85%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.65%
Revenue growth 5Y6.31%
Sales Q2Q%-2.4%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, COLM will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.13% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, COLM will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.31% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.11%
EPS Next 2Y9.36%
EPS Next 3Y7.66%
EPS Next 5Y6.13%
Revenue Next Year2.89%
Revenue Next 2Y2.95%
Revenue Next 3Y2.8%
Revenue Next 5Y3.31%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
COLM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCOLM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1B 2B 3B
COLM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCOLM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1 2 3 4 5

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4. COLM Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 17.11, the valuation of COLM can be described as rather expensive.
  • COLM's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. COLM is cheaper than 64.44% of the companies in the same industry.
  • COLM's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.73.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.97, which indicates a correct valuation of COLM.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as COLM.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of COLM to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.72), we can say COLM is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.11
Fwd PE 15.97
COLM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCOLM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, COLM is valued cheaper than 84.44% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, COLM is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.78% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.39
EV/EBITDA 6
COLM Per share dataCOLM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of COLM may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.41
PEG (5Y)1.22
EPS Next 2Y9.36%
EPS Next 3Y7.66%

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5. COLM Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • COLM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.18%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • COLM's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.49.
  • COLM's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.91.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.18%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of COLM is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 35.98%!
  • COLM has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • COLM has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)35.98%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
COLM Yearly Dividends per shareCOLM Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • COLM pays out 36.98% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • COLM's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP36.98%
EPS Next 2Y9.36%
EPS Next 3Y7.66%
COLM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCOLM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M
COLM Dividend Payout.COLM Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.COLM Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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COLM Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR CO

NASDAQ:COLM (3/20/2026, 10:41:12 AM)

55.43

+0.11 (+0.2%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryTextiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
Earnings (Last)02-03
Earnings (Next)04-30
Inst Owners53.11%
Inst Owner Change-5.09%
Ins Owners56.75%
Ins Owner Change0.18%
Market Cap2.90B
Revenue(TTM)3.40B
Net Income(TTM)177.22M
Analysts74.29
Price Target65.79 (18.69%)
Short Float %13.86%
Short Ratio4.27
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.18%
Yearly Dividend1.19
Dividend Growth(5Y)35.98%
DP36.98%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date03-09
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)10.92%
Min EPS beat(2)-20.36%
Max EPS beat(2)42.2%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)13.28%
Min EPS beat(4)-20.36%
Max EPS beat(4)42.2%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)25.21%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)49.58%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)52.3%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.21%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.78%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.64%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.92%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.54%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.64%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.2%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.07%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.7%
PT rev (1m)8.71%
PT rev (3m)12.03%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-13.08%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-38.61%
EPS NY rev (1m)13.83%
EPS NY rev (3m)12.81%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.57%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.92%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.11
Fwd PE 15.97
P/S 0.85
P/FCF 13.39
P/OCF 10.26
P/B 1.7
P/tB 1.78
EV/EBITDA 6
EPS(TTM)3.24
EY5.85%
EPS(NY)3.47
Fwd EY6.26%
FCF(TTM)4.14
FCFY7.47%
OCF(TTM)5.4
OCFY9.75%
SpS64.9
BVpS32.67
TBVpS31.2
PEG (NY)2.41
PEG (5Y)1.22
Graham Number48.8
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.05%
ROE 10.36%
ROCE 10.89%
ROIC 8.28%
ROICexc 13.03%
ROICexgc 13.8%
OM 6.95%
PM (TTM) 5.22%
GM 50.53%
FCFM 6.38%
ROA(3y)7.37%
ROA(5y)8.77%
ROE(3y)11.96%
ROE(5y)13.95%
ROIC(3y)9.49%
ROIC(5y)11.39%
ROICexc(3y)14.65%
ROICexc(5y)16.86%
ROICexgc(3y)15.71%
ROICexgc(5y)18.35%
ROCE(3y)12.49%
ROCE(5y)14.99%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-9.58%
ROICexgc growth 5Y11.04%
ROICexc growth 3Y-9.1%
ROICexc growth 5Y12.49%
OM growth 3Y-17.56%
OM growth 5Y4.12%
PM growth 3Y-16.59%
PM growth 5Y3.86%
GM growth 3Y0.76%
GM growth 5Y0.65%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.16
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 116.42%
Cap/Sales 1.95%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 96.6%
Profit Quality 122.3%
Current Ratio 2.59
Quick Ratio 1.69
Altman-Z 4.2
F-Score7
WACC10.78%
ROIC/WACC0.77
Cap/Depr(3y)88.77%
Cap/Depr(5y)69.23%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.76%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.62%
Profit Quality(3y)182.27%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-16.28%
EPS 3Y-13.23%
EPS 5Y14.04%
EPS Q2Q%-3.89%
EPS Next Y7.11%
EPS Next 2Y9.36%
EPS Next 3Y7.66%
EPS Next 5Y6.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.85%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.65%
Revenue growth 5Y6.31%
Sales Q2Q%-2.4%
Revenue Next Year2.89%
Revenue Next 2Y2.95%
Revenue Next 3Y2.8%
Revenue Next 5Y3.31%
EBIT growth 1Y-12.82%
EBIT growth 3Y-18.09%
EBIT growth 5Y10.7%
EBIT Next Year71.86%
EBIT Next 3Y21.52%
EBIT Next 5Y17.52%
FCF growth 1Y-49.74%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-2.6%
OCF growth 1Y-42.39%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y0.49%

COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR CO / COLM Fundamental Analysis FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR CO?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to COLM.


What is the valuation status for COLM stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR CO (COLM). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR CO (COLM) stock?

COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR CO (COLM) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for COLM stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR CO (COLM) is 17.11 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.7.


What is the financial health of COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR CO (COLM) stock?

The financial health rating of COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR CO (COLM) is 8 / 10.