Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM)vsPVH Corp (PVH)
COLM
Columbia Sportswear Company
$60.90
-0.44%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $3.08B
PVH
PVH Corp
$85.25
-0.42%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $3.91B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
PVH Corp generates 162% more annual revenue ($8.92B vs $3.41B). COLM leads profitability with a 6.0% profit margin vs -1.9%. PVH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.06. COLM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
COLM
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
PVH
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+34.0%
Fair Value
$94.30
Current Price
$60.90
$33.40 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for PVH.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.5% revenue growth
6.0% margin — thin
Earnings declined 13.3%
ROE of 0.5% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 3.2%
Earnings declined 96.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COLM
The strongest argument for COLM centers on Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio.
Bull Case : PVH
The strongest argument for PVH centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.06 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : COLM
The primary concerns for COLM are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : PVH
The primary concerns for PVH are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COLM profiles as a value stock while PVH is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
PVH carries more volatility with a beta of 1.76 — expect wider price swings.
COLM is growing revenue faster at 1.5% — sustainability is the question.
PVH generates stronger free cash flow (346M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
COLM scores higher overall (51/100 vs 50/100). 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.
PVH Corp
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL MANUFACTURING · USA
PVH Corp., formerly known as the Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation, is an American clothing company which owns brands such as Van Heusen, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, IZOD, Arrow, Warner's, Olga, True & Co., and Geoffrey Beene.
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