Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM)vsLevi Strauss & Co Class A (LEVI)
COLM
Columbia Sportswear Company
$55.37
-0.29%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $2.99B
LEVI
Levi Strauss & Co Class A
$18.48
+0.27%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $7.20B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Levi Strauss & Co Class A generates 85% more annual revenue ($6.28B vs $3.40B). LEVI leads profitability with a 9.2% profit margin vs 5.2%. LEVI trades at a lower P/E of 14.6x. COLM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
COLM
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
LEVI
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-179.6%
Fair Value
$22.24
Current Price
$55.37
$33.13 premium
Margin of Safety
-157.4%
Fair Value
$8.57
Current Price
$18.48
$9.91 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
5.2% margin — thin
Revenue declined 2.4%
Earnings declined 4.3%
0.9% revenue growth
Earnings declined 13.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COLM
The strongest argument for COLM centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bull Case : LEVI
The strongest argument for LEVI centers on Return on Equity, P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : COLM
The primary concerns for COLM are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : LEVI
The primary concerns for LEVI are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LEVI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.29 — expect wider price swings.
LEVI is growing revenue faster at 0.9% — sustainability is the question.
COLM generates stronger free cash flow (597M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor APPAREL MANUFACTURING industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
COLM scores higher overall (51/100 vs 47/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Columbia Sportswear Company
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL MANUFACTURING · USA
Columbia Sportswear Company designs, supplies, markets and distributes clothing, footwear, accessories and equipment for outdoor, active and day-to-day activities in the United States, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Canada. The company is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.
Levi Strauss & Co Class A
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL MANUFACTURING · USA
Levi Strauss & Co. is a clothing company. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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