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Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Columbia Sportswear Company stock (COLM) is currently trading at $55.53. Columbia Sportswear Company PE ratio is 17.05. Columbia Sportswear Company PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.88. Analyst consensus price target for COLM is $64.50. WallStSmart rates COLM as Underperform.

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COLM

Columbia Sportswear Company

NASDAQCONSUMER CYCLICAL
$55.53
$0.45 (0.82%)
52W$46.94
$76.55
Target$64.50+16.2%

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COLM Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM)

Margin of Safety
-182.3%
Significantly Overvalued
COLM Fair Value
$22.03
Graham Formula
Current Price
$55.53
$33.50 above fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $22.03
Overvalued
Price $55.53
Graham IV $22.03
Analyst $64.50

COLM trades 182% above its Graham fair value of $22.03, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in price/sales, price/book, institutional own.. Concerns around revenue growth and eps growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM) Key Strengths (4)

Avg Score: 8.3/10
Price/SalesValuation
0.8810/10

Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue

Price/BookValuation
1.698/10

Trading at 1.69x book value, attractively priced

Institutional Own.Quality
53.45%8/10

53.45% held by institutions, strong professional interest

Market CapQuality
$2.98B7/10

Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability

Supporting Valuation Data

Price/Sales (TTM)
0.876
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
0.759
Undervalued

Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM) Areas to Watch (6)

Avg Score: 2.8/10
Revenue GrowthGrowth
-2.40%0/10

Revenue declining -2.40%, a shrinking business

EPS GrowthGrowth
-4.30%0/10

Earnings declining -4.30%, profits shrinking

PEG RatioValuation
2.194/10

Paying a premium for growth, expensive relative to earnings expansion

Operating MarginProfitability
10.90%4/10

Thin operating margins with cost pressures present

Profit MarginProfitability
5.22%4/10

Thin profit margins with limited profitability

Return on EquityProfitability
10.20%5/10

Moderate profitability with room for improvement

Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 51/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 8.3/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 2.8/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Price/Book, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.88), Price/Book (1.69) suggest the stock is attractively priced.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (2.19) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -2.40%, EPS Growth at -4.30%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 10.20%, Operating Margin at 10.90%, Profit Margin at 5.22%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 10.20% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -2.40% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Price/Sales, Price/Book) and negatives (Revenue Growth, EPS Growth). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

COLM Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

COLM's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.88x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 1.81x (1th percentile). The current valuation is 69% below its historical high of 2.87x set in Jun 2007, and 0% above its historical low of 0.88x in Mar 2026. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~1.0x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM) · CONSUMER CYCLICALAPPAREL MANUFACTURING

The Big Picture

Columbia Sportswear Company operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 3.4B with 240% decline year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 5.2%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.

Key Findings

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 1020.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

Cash Flow Positive

Generating 597M in free cash flow and 616M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.

Revenue Decline

Revenue contracted 240% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.

What to Watch Next

Margin expansion: can Columbia Sportswear Company push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?

Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 217.0%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.

Sector dynamics: monitor APPAREL MANUFACTURING industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Columbia Sportswear Company.

Bottom Line

Columbia Sportswear Company offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About Columbia Sportswear Company(COLM)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

CONSUMER CYCLICAL

Industry

APPAREL MANUFACTURING

Country

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.