55.26 USD
+0.29 (+0.53%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to COLM. COLM was compared to 45 industry peers in the Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods industry. COLM has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. COLM is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- COLM had positive earnings in the past year.
- COLM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- COLM had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- COLM had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- COLM's Return On Assets of 6.88% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. COLM outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
- COLM has a better Return On Equity (11.27%) than 68.89% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.20%, COLM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.11% of the companies in the same industry.
- COLM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.43%. This is in line with the industry average of 11.59%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of COLM (5.45%) is better than 82.22% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of COLM has declined.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.50%, COLM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- COLM's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 50.40%, COLM is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.78% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of COLM has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, COLM has less shares outstanding
- COLM has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- COLM has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
- COLM has an Altman-Z score of 4.66. This indicates that COLM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- COLM has a better Altman-Z score (4.66) than 84.44% of its industry peers.
- COLM has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.66 |
ROIC/WACC0.81
WACC11.4%
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.
- COLM has a better Current ratio (2.95) than 84.44% of its industry peers.
- COLM has a Quick Ratio of 1.60. This is a normal value and indicates that COLM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.60, COLM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.95 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.6 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- COLM shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -8.56%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -3.52% on average over the past years.
- 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.
- COLM is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.70% yearly.
EPS Next Y-23.78%
EPS Next 2Y-10.87%
EPS Next 3Y-4.8%
EPS Next 5Y1.21%
Revenue Next Year0.29%
Revenue Next 2Y1.12%
Revenue Next 3Y1.58%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 16.69 indicates a correct valuation of COLM.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of COLM indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: COLM is cheaper than 68.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- COLM's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.33.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.97 indicates a rather expensive valuation of COLM.
- COLM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.12, COLM is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.97 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 68.89% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than COLM, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 71.11% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than COLM, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.7 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of COLM may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A cheap valuation may be justified as COLM's earnings are expected to decrease with -4.80% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-10.87%
EPS Next 3Y-4.8%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.10%, COLM has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- COLM's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.46.
- COLM's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.91.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.1% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
- COLM pays out 35.55% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of COLM is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP35.55%
EPS Next 2Y-10.87%
EPS Next 3Y-4.8%
NASDAQ:COLM (1/15/2026, 2:17:34 PM)
55.26
+0.29 (+0.53%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
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 Owners54.58%
Inst Owner Change0.06%
Ins Owners54.21%
Ins Owner Change0.14%
Market Cap2.98B
Revenue(TTM)3.42B
Net Income(TTM)186.61M
Analysts74.29
Price Target58.72 (6.26%)
Short Float %12.69%
Short Ratio4.89
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.1% |
Yearly Dividend1.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.59%
DP35.55%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
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)0%
PT rev (3m)2.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.21%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.64%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.95%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.94%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.19%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.48%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.46%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.97 | ||
| P/S | 0.87 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.57 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.72 | ||
| P/B | 1.8 | ||
| P/tB | 1.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.7 |
EPS(TTM)3.31
EY5.99%
EPS(NY)3.07
Fwd EY5.56%
FCF(TTM)3.15
FCFY5.69%
OCF(TTM)4.35
OCFY7.86%
SpS63.53
BVpS30.73
TBVpS29.3
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number47.84
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 4.66 |
F-Score7
WACC11.4%
ROIC/WACC0.81
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-23.78%
EPS Next 2Y-10.87%
EPS Next 3Y-4.8%
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 2Y1.12%
Revenue Next 3Y1.58%
Revenue Next 5Y2.7%
EBIT growth 1Y-5.48%
EBIT growth 3Y-15.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-7.28%
EBIT Next Year0.82%
EBIT Next 3Y4.77%
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 for 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 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for COLM stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR CO (COLM) is 16.69 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.8.
What is the financial health of COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR CO (COLM) stock?
The financial health rating of COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR CO (COLM) is 9 / 10.