54.94 USD
-0.24 (-0.43%)
Taking everything into account, COLM scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. COLM was compared to 46 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.
In the past year COLM had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years COLM has always been profitable.
Of the past 5 years COLM 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
COLM has a Return On Assets of 6.88%. This is in the better half of the industry: COLM outperforms 78.26% of its industry peers.
COLM has a Return On Equity of 11.27%. This is in the better half of the industry: COLM outperforms 67.39% 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 65.22% 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 11.99%.
| 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
COLM has a Profit Margin of 5.45%. This is in the better half of the industry: COLM outperforms 76.09% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of COLM has declined.
COLM's Operating Margin of 7.50% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. COLM outperforms 63.04% 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 58.70% of its industry peers.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so COLM is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for COLM has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, COLM has less shares outstanding
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.
The Altman-Z score of COLM (4.66) is better than 86.96% of its industry peers.
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.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.66 |
ROIC/WACC0.83
WACC11.05%
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's Current ratio of 2.95 is amongst the best of the industry. COLM outperforms 86.96% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.60 indicates that COLM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
COLM has a Quick ratio of 1.60. This is amongst the best in the industry. COLM outperforms 82.61% of its industry peers.
| 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.
Looking at the last year, COLM shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.75% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.06% on average over the past years.
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
COLM is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.21% yearly.
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-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
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.60, COLM is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, COLM is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.39% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.37. COLM is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.83, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of COLM.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of COLM is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of COLM to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.20), we can say COLM is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.83 |
4.2 Price Multiples
69.57% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than COLM, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of COLM indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: COLM is cheaper than 76.09% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.74 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
COLM's earnings are expected to decrease with -4.92% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-10.76%
EPS Next 3Y-4.92%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
COLM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.22%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
COLM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.25. COLM pays more dividend than 80.43% of the companies in the same industry.
COLM's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.22% |
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
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%
NASDAQ:COLM (12/4/2025, 11:16:09 AM)
54.94
-0.24 (-0.43%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryTextiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners55.94%
Inst Owner Change-0.43%
Ins Owners53.25%
Ins Owner Change0.15%
Market Cap2.96B
Revenue(TTM)3.42B
Net Income(TTM)186.61M
Analysts56.25
Price Target58.72 (6.88%)
Short Float %12.29%
Short Ratio4.6
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.22% |
Yearly Dividend1.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.59%
DP35.55%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
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)-11.83%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.46%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.55%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.84%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.37%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.44%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.46%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.83 | ||
| P/S | 0.86 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.47 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.64 | ||
| P/B | 1.79 | ||
| P/tB | 1.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.74 |
EPS(TTM)3.31
EY6.02%
EPS(NY)3.08
Fwd EY5.61%
FCF(TTM)3.15
FCFY5.72%
OCF(TTM)4.35
OCFY7.91%
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
WACC11.05%
ROIC/WACC0.83
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%.