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COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR CO (COLM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:COLM - US1985161066 - Common Stock

53.35 USD
+3.48 (+6.98%)
Last: 11/21/2025, 8:20:35 PM
53.35 USD
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After Hours: 11/21/2025, 8:20:35 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, COLM scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. COLM was compared to 48 industry peers in the Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods industry. COLM is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. COLM has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year COLM was profitable.
COLM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
COLM had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years COLM 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

With a decent Return On Assets value of 6.88%, COLM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.08% of the companies in the same industry.
COLM's Return On Equity of 11.27% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. COLM outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
COLM has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.20%) than 64.58% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for COLM is in line with the industry average of 12.21%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.88%
ROE 11.27%
ROIC 9.2%
ROA(3y)8.75%
ROA(5y)8.32%
ROE(3y)13.87%
ROE(5y)13.06%
ROIC(3y)11.43%
ROIC(5y)10.68%
COLM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCOLM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 5.45%, COLM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
COLM's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
COLM has a better Operating Margin (7.50%) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of COLM has declined.
COLM's Gross Margin of 50.40% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. COLM outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
COLM's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.5%
PM (TTM) 5.45%
GM 50.4%
OM growth 3Y-17.71%
OM growth 5Y-9.15%
PM growth 3Y-16.36%
PM growth 5Y-9.41%
GM growth 3Y-0.9%
GM growth 5Y0.15%
COLM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCOLM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), COLM is creating some value.
COLM has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, COLM has less shares outstanding
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
COLM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCOLM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

COLM has an Altman-Z score of 4.61. This indicates that COLM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.61, COLM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.42% 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 4.61
ROIC/WACC0.91
WACC10.14%
COLM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCOLM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

COLM has a Current Ratio of 2.95. This indicates that COLM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of COLM (2.95) is better than 87.50% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.60 indicates that COLM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of COLM (1.60) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.95
Quick Ratio 1.6
COLM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCOLM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for COLM have decreased by -8.56% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, COLM shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -3.52% on average per year.
COLM shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.75%.
COLM shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.06% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.56%
EPS 3Y-10.29%
EPS 5Y-3.52%
EPS Q2Q%-39.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.75%
Revenue growth 3Y2.52%
Revenue growth 5Y2.06%
Sales Q2Q%1.25%

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 1.21% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, COLM will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.70% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-18.36%
EPS Next 2Y-10.76%
EPS Next 3Y-4.92%
EPS Next 5Y1.21%
Revenue Next Year0.29%
Revenue Next 2Y1.08%
Revenue Next 3Y1.54%
Revenue Next 5Y2.7%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
COLM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCOLM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 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 2014 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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.12, COLM is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, COLM is valued a bit cheaper than 68.75% 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 25.45.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.31, the valuation of COLM can be described as rather expensive.
COLM's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
COLM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 34.46.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.12
Fwd PE 17.31
COLM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCOLM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, COLM is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.83% of the companies are valued more expensively.
COLM's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. COLM is cheaper than 77.08% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.96
EV/EBITDA 8.42
COLM Per share dataCOLM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as COLM's earnings are expected to decrease with -4.92% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-10.76%
EPS Next 3Y-4.92%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.41%, COLM has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.51, COLM pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, COLM has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.41%

5.2 History

The dividend of COLM has a limited annual growth rate of 4.59%.
COLM has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
COLM has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.59%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
COLM Yearly Dividends per shareCOLM Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

35.55% of the earnings are spent on dividend by COLM. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
COLM's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP35.55%
EPS Next 2Y-10.76%
EPS Next 3Y-4.92%
COLM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCOLM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M
COLM Dividend Payout.COLM Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.COLM Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR CO

NASDAQ:COLM (11/21/2025, 8:20:35 PM)

After market: 53.35 0 (0%)

53.35

+3.48 (+6.98%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryTextiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/amc
Earnings (Next)02-03 2026-02-03/amc
Inst Owners55.94%
Inst Owner Change-84.74%
Ins Owners53.25%
Ins Owner Change0.15%
Market Cap2.88B
Revenue(TTM)3.42B
Net Income(TTM)186.61M
Analysts56.25
Price Target58.72 (10.07%)
Short Float %12.92%
Short Ratio4.74
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.41%
Yearly Dividend1.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.59%
DP35.55%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date11-20 2025-11-20 (0.3)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.89%
Min EPS beat(2)-20.36%
Max EPS beat(2)22.13%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)1.02%
Min EPS beat(4)-20.36%
Max EPS beat(4)22.13%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)17.15%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)44.97%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)51.59%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.66%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.54%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.78%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.5%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.04%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.78%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.48%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.31%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.55%
PT rev (1m)2.58%
PT rev (3m)2.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-12.71%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.46%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.55%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.16%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.93%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.37%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.44%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.18%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.12
Fwd PE 17.31
P/S 0.84
P/FCF 16.96
P/OCF 12.28
P/B 1.74
P/tB 1.82
EV/EBITDA 8.42
EPS(TTM)3.31
EY6.2%
EPS(NY)3.08
Fwd EY5.78%
FCF(TTM)3.15
FCFY5.9%
OCF(TTM)4.35
OCFY8.15%
SpS63.53
BVpS30.73
TBVpS29.3
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number47.84
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.88%
ROE 11.27%
ROCE 12.11%
ROIC 9.2%
ROICexc 10.35%
ROICexgc 10.79%
OM 7.5%
PM (TTM) 5.45%
GM 50.4%
FCFM 4.95%
ROA(3y)8.75%
ROA(5y)8.32%
ROE(3y)13.87%
ROE(5y)13.06%
ROIC(3y)11.43%
ROIC(5y)10.68%
ROICexc(3y)16.08%
ROICexc(5y)15.69%
ROICexgc(3y)17.32%
ROICexgc(5y)17.21%
ROCE(3y)15.05%
ROCE(5y)14.05%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-14.9%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.43%
ROICexc growth 3Y-13.69%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.52%
OM growth 3Y-17.71%
OM growth 5Y-9.15%
PM growth 3Y-16.36%
PM growth 5Y-9.41%
GM growth 3Y-0.9%
GM growth 5Y0.15%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.26
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 115.77%
Cap/Sales 1.89%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 74.94%
Profit Quality 90.82%
Current Ratio 2.95
Quick Ratio 1.6
Altman-Z 4.61
F-Score7
WACC10.14%
ROIC/WACC0.91
Cap/Depr(3y)66.57%
Cap/Depr(5y)49.87%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.68%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.46%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.56%
EPS 3Y-10.29%
EPS 5Y-3.52%
EPS Q2Q%-39.1%
EPS Next Y-18.36%
EPS Next 2Y-10.76%
EPS Next 3Y-4.92%
EPS Next 5Y1.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.75%
Revenue growth 3Y2.52%
Revenue growth 5Y2.06%
Sales Q2Q%1.25%
Revenue Next Year0.29%
Revenue Next 2Y1.08%
Revenue Next 3Y1.54%
Revenue Next 5Y2.7%
EBIT growth 1Y-5.48%
EBIT growth 3Y-15.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-7.28%
EBIT Next Year7.06%
EBIT Next 3Y9.03%
EBIT Next 5Y5.5%
FCF growth 1Y-36.69%
FCF growth 3Y10.49%
FCF growth 5Y21.63%
OCF growth 1Y-27.96%
OCF growth 3Y11.48%
OCF growth 5Y11.46%

COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR CO / COLM 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 of COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR CO (COLM) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 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 5 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR CO?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR CO (COLM) is expected to decline by -18.36% in the next year.


Is the dividend of COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR CO sustainable?

The dividend rating of COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR CO (COLM) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 35.55%.