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COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR CO (COLM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:COLM - US1985161066 - Common Stock

56.52 USD
+2.96 (+5.53%)
Last: 8/22/2025, 8:00:32 PM
56.52 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 8/22/2025, 8:00:32 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to COLM. COLM was compared to 50 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 decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
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.
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

COLM has a Return On Assets of 7.78%. This is amongst the best in the industry. COLM outperforms 82.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 13.59%, COLM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.00% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.73%, COLM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.00% 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 10.63%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.78%
ROE 13.59%
ROIC 9.73%
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

COLM's Profit Margin of 6.59% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. COLM outperforms 78.00% of its industry peers.
COLM's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 7.99%, COLM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of COLM has declined.
COLM has a Gross Margin (50.45%) which 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 RankSector Rank
OM 7.99%
PM (TTM) 6.59%
GM 50.45%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for COLM has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for COLM has been reduced compared to 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.
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 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 N/A
ROIC/WACC1.04
WACC9.35%
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 2.49. This indicates that COLM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of COLM (2.49) is better than 72.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.27 indicates that COLM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
COLM has a Quick ratio (1.27) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.49
Quick Ratio 1.27
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 has been growing slightly by 4.26% over the past 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 0.77%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.06% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.26%
EPS 3Y-10.29%
EPS 5Y-3.52%
EPS Q2Q%5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.77%
Revenue growth 3Y2.52%
Revenue growth 5Y2.06%
Sales Q2Q%6.14%

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 1.11% on average per year.
COLM is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.18% yearly.
EPS Next Y-16.3%
EPS Next 2Y-9.2%
EPS Next 3Y-0.65%
EPS Next 5Y1.11%
Revenue Next Year0.76%
Revenue Next 2Y1.68%
Revenue Next 3Y2.39%
Revenue Next 5Y3.18%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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 accelerating.
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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.42, which indicates a correct valuation of COLM.
76.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than COLM, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.24, COLM is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.71, 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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.81, COLM is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.42
Fwd PE 17.71
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 a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, COLM is valued cheaper than 82.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.04
EV/EBITDA 7.22
COLM Per share dataCOLM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of COLM may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-9.2%
EPS Next 3Y-0.65%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

COLM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.24%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.65, COLM pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
COLM's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.34.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.24%

5.2 History

The dividend of COLM has a limited annual growth rate of 4.59%.
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)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

29.87% 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.
DP29.87%
EPS Next 2Y-9.2%
EPS Next 3Y-0.65%
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 (8/22/2025, 8:00:32 PM)

After market: 56.52 0 (0%)

56.52

+2.96 (+5.53%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryTextiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
Earnings (Last)07-31 2025-07-31/amc
Earnings (Next)10-30 2025-10-30/amc
Inst Owners55.49%
Inst Owner Change-0.71%
Ins Owners53.47%
Ins Owner Change0.06%
Market Cap3.10B
Analysts53.33
Price Target57.25 (1.29%)
Short Float %10.4%
Short Ratio3.85
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.24%
Yearly Dividend1.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.59%
DP29.87%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date08-21 2025-08-21 (0.3)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)15.64%
Min EPS beat(2)9.15%
Max EPS beat(2)22.13%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)9.2%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.86%
Max EPS beat(4)22.13%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)19.82%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)47.11%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)53.62%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.64%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.54%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.73%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.3%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.44%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.73%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.94%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.6%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.13%
PT rev (1m)-15.6%
PT rev (3m)-15.6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-8.7%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-26.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)-6.86%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.64%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.69%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.61%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.42
Fwd PE 17.71
P/S 0.91
P/FCF 12.04
P/OCF 9.7
P/B 1.87
P/tB 2
EV/EBITDA 7.22
EPS(TTM)3.92
EY6.94%
EPS(NY)3.19
Fwd EY5.65%
FCF(TTM)4.7
FCFY8.31%
OCF(TTM)5.83
OCFY10.31%
SpS62.3
BVpS30.2
TBVpS28.26
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.78%
ROE 13.59%
ROCE 12.81%
ROIC 9.73%
ROICexc 13.37%
ROICexgc 14.35%
OM 7.99%
PM (TTM) 6.59%
GM 50.45%
FCFM 7.54%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-14.9%
ROICexcg 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-Score6
Asset Turnover1.18
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 113.37%
Cap/Sales 1.82%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 97.48%
Profit Quality 114.44%
Current Ratio 2.49
Quick Ratio 1.27
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score6
WACC9.35%
ROIC/WACC1.04
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)4.26%
EPS 3Y-10.29%
EPS 5Y-3.52%
EPS Q2Q%5%
EPS Next Y-16.3%
EPS Next 2Y-9.2%
EPS Next 3Y-0.65%
EPS Next 5Y1.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.77%
Revenue growth 3Y2.52%
Revenue growth 5Y2.06%
Sales Q2Q%6.14%
Revenue Next Year0.76%
Revenue Next 2Y1.68%
Revenue Next 3Y2.39%
Revenue Next 5Y3.18%
EBIT growth 1Y-7.08%
EBIT growth 3Y-15.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-7.28%
EBIT Next Year8.62%
EBIT Next 3Y9.03%
EBIT Next 5Y5.73%
FCF growth 1Y472.85%
FCF growth 3Y10.49%
FCF growth 5Y21.63%
OCF growth 1Y228.46%
OCF growth 3Y11.48%
OCF growth 5Y11.46%