COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR CO (COLM) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:COLM • US1985161066
64.23 USD
+1.61 (+2.57%)
At close: Feb 20, 2026
64.23 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/20/2026, 8:25:29 PM
Taking everything into account, COLM scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 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 has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year COLM was profitable.
- COLM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years COLM has been profitable.
- COLM had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- COLM's Return On Assets of 6.05% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. COLM outperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
- COLM has a better Return On Equity (10.36%) than 64.44% of its industry peers.
- COLM has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.28%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- COLM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.49%. This is below the industry average of 11.64%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- COLM has a Profit Margin of 5.22%. This is in the better half of the industry: COLM outperforms 75.56% of its industry peers.
- COLM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of COLM (6.95%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- COLM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of COLM (50.53%) is comparable to the rest of the 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 | 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- COLM has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- COLM has less shares outstanding than it did 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 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 | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.75
WACC10.99%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.59 indicates that COLM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of COLM (2.59) is better than 75.56% 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.
- COLM's Quick ratio of 1.69 is amongst the best of the industry. COLM outperforms 82.22% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.69 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- COLM shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -16.28%.
- COLM shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 14.04% yearly.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.85% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, COLM shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.31% on average per year.
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.
- COLM is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.31% yearly.
EPS Next Y-5.91%
EPS Next 2Y1.88%
EPS Next 3Y3.97%
EPS Next 5Y6.13%
Revenue Next Year1.78%
Revenue Next 2Y2.07%
Revenue Next 3Y2.75%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- COLM is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.82.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of COLM indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: COLM is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.99, COLM is valued a bit cheaper.
- COLM is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.07.
- COLM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- COLM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.06.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.07 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of COLM indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: COLM is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- COLM's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. COLM is cheaper than 84.44% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.63 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- COLM has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.41
EPS Next 2Y1.88%
EPS Next 3Y3.97%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- COLM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.94%.
- COLM's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.39.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, COLM has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.94% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of COLM is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 35.88%!
- 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)35.88%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- 36.98% of the earnings are spent on dividend by COLM. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of COLM is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP36.98%
EPS Next 2Y1.88%
EPS Next 3Y3.97%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryTextiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
Earnings (Last)02-03 2026-02-03/amc
Earnings (Next)04-30 2026-04-30
Inst Owners54.58%
Inst Owner Change-5.28%
Ins Owners54.21%
Ins Owner Change0.16%
Market Cap3.46B
Revenue(TTM)3.40B
Net Income(TTM)177.22M
Analysts74.29
Price Target60.52 (-5.78%)
Short Float %12.29%
Short Ratio4.43
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.94% |
Yearly Dividend1.19
Dividend Growth(5Y)35.88%
DP36.98%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
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)3.06%
PT rev (3m)1.91%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-33.17%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-28.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.85%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.77%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.09%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.07 | ||
| P/S | 1.02 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.97 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.24 | ||
| P/B | 2.02 | ||
| P/tB | 2.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.63 |
EPS(TTM)3.24
EY5.04%
EPS(NY)3.05
Fwd EY4.75%
FCF(TTM)4.02
FCFY6.26%
OCF(TTM)5.25
OCFY8.17%
SpS63.04
BVpS31.73
TBVpS30.31
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.41
Graham Number48.1
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | N/A |
F-Score7
WACC10.99%
ROIC/WACC0.75
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 Y-5.91%
EPS Next 2Y1.88%
EPS Next 3Y3.97%
EPS Next 5Y6.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.85%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.65%
Revenue growth 5Y6.31%
Sales Q2Q%-2.4%
Revenue Next Year1.78%
Revenue Next 2Y2.07%
Revenue Next 3Y2.75%
Revenue Next 5Y3.31%
EBIT growth 1Y-12.82%
EBIT growth 3Y-18.09%
EBIT growth 5Y10.7%
EBIT Next Year61.6%
EBIT Next 3Y20.66%
EBIT Next 5Y17.46%
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 FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR CO?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 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 19.82 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.02.
What is the financial health of COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR CO (COLM) stock?
The financial health rating of COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR CO (COLM) is 7 / 10.