Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM) Financial Ratios
29 years of historical data (1997–2025) · Consumer Cyclical · Apparel - Manufacturers
EV/EBITDA
↑
14.96
+19% vs avg
5yr avg: 12.57
30Y Low6.2·High19.3
P/FCF
↓
16.05
+19% vs avg
5yr avg: 13.49
30Y Low7.3·High137.6
P/B Ratio
↓
2.13
↓-19% vs avg
5yr avg: 2.63
30Y Low1.3·High5.3
ROE
↓
10.2%
↑-27% vs avg
5yr avg: 13.9%
30Y Low6%·High36%
Debt/EBITDA
↑
3.32
↑+130% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.45
30Y Low0.0·High3.3
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
COLM Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Columbia Sportswear Company trades at 20.5x earnings, 9% above its 5-year average of 18.9x, sitting at the 64th percentile of its historical range. This is roughly in line with the Consumer Cyclical sector median P/E of 21.2x. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 16.1x P/FCF, 19% above the 5-year average of 13.5x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $3.5B | $3.0B | $4.9B | $4.9B | $5.5B | $6.5B | $5.8B | $6.9B | $5.9B | $5.1B | $4.1B |
| Enterprise Value | $3.9B | $3.4B | $4.8B | $4.9B | $5.5B | $6.1B | $5.5B | $6.6B | $5.5B | $4.4B | $3.6B |
| P/E Ratio → | 20.51 | 17.00 | 21.97 | 19.45 | 17.69 | 18.28 | 53.94 | 20.74 | 22.07 | 48.24 | 21.43 |
| P/S Ratio | 1.02 | 0.89 | 1.46 | 1.40 | 1.59 | 2.07 | 2.33 | 2.26 | 2.11 | 2.05 | 1.73 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.13 | 1.76 | 2.76 | 2.52 | 2.85 | 3.25 | 3.18 | 3.71 | 3.50 | 3.06 | 2.60 |
| P/FCF | 16.05 | 13.92 | 11.39 | 8.40 | — | 20.24 | 23.59 | 42.38 | 26.43 | 17.60 | 18.29 |
| P/OCF | 12.30 | 10.66 | 10.00 | 7.68 | — | 18.26 | 21.13 | 24.04 | 20.44 | 14.85 | 14.96 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
COLM EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Columbia Sportswear Company's enterprise value stands at 15.0x EBITDA, 19% above its 5-year average of 12.6x. The Consumer Cyclical sector median is 12.2x, placing the stock at a 23% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.01 | 1.43 | 1.42 | 1.58 | 1.95 | 2.18 | 2.17 | 1.96 | 1.78 | 1.51 |
| EV / EBITDA | 14.96 | 13.19 | 14.78 | 13.42 | 10.70 | 10.76 | 19.26 | 12.80 | 13.40 | 13.60 | 8.31 |
| EV / EBIT | 19.13 | 16.86 | 17.83 | 14.74 | 12.75 | 13.53 | 29.84 | 16.74 | 15.62 | 16.70 | 13.88 |
| EV / FCF | — | 15.88 | 11.19 | 8.50 | — | 19.06 | 22.09 | 40.83 | 24.48 | 15.26 | 15.90 |
COLM Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Columbia Sportswear Company earns an operating margin of 6.0%, above the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 2.0%. Operating margins have compressed from 8.9% to 6.0% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. ROE of 10.2% is modest. ROIC of 8.0% represents adequate returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 5.2%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 50.2% | 50.2% | 50.2% | 49.6% | 49.4% | 51.6% | 48.9% | 49.8% | 49.5% | 47.0% | 46.7% |
| Operating Margin | 6.0% | 6.0% | 8.0% | 8.9% | 11.3% | 14.4% | 5.5% | 13.0% | 12.5% | 10.7% | 10.8% |
| Net Profit Margin | 5.2% | 5.2% | 6.6% | 7.2% | 9.0% | 11.3% | 4.3% | 10.9% | 9.6% | 4.3% | 8.1% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 10.2% | 10.2% | 12.0% | 13.0% | 15.9% | 18.5% | 5.9% | 18.7% | 16.1% | 6.5% | 12.8% |
| ROA | 6.0% | 6.0% | 7.6% | 8.4% | 10.0% | 11.8% | 3.7% | 12.5% | 11.7% | 5.0% | 9.9% |
| ROIC | 8.0% | 8.0% | 11.0% | 12.0% | 16.9% | 22.0% | 6.7% | 20.8% | 23.6% | 19.5% | 18.3% |
| ROCE | 9.3% | 9.3% | 11.9% | 13.3% | 16.4% | 18.9% | 6.0% | 19.3% | 19.7% | 15.4% | 16.4% |
COLM Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Columbia Sportswear Company carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 3.3x, which is moderately leveraged (30% below the sector average of 4.8x). Net debt stands at $425M ($867M total debt minus $442M cash).
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.25 | 0.21 | 0.20 | 0.19 | 0.23 | 0.24 | — | — | 0.01 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 3.32 | 3.32 | 1.37 | 1.11 | 0.74 | 0.68 | 1.48 | 0.84 | — | — | 0.03 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.25 | -0.05 | 0.03 | -0.03 | -0.19 | -0.20 | -0.14 | -0.26 | -0.41 | -0.34 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.63 | 1.63 | -0.25 | 0.16 | -0.10 | -0.67 | -1.31 | -0.48 | -1.07 | -2.08 | -1.25 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 1.96 | -0.19 | 0.10 | — | -1.18 | -1.50 | -1.55 | -1.96 | -2.34 | -2.39 |
| Interest Coverage | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 612.98 | 247.78 |
COLM Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Columbia Sportswear Company's current ratio of 2.59x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 1.69x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has declined from 3.38x to 2.59x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.59 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 3.38 | 2.89 | 3.11 | 3.36 | 2.97 | 3.08 | 3.64 | 3.89 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.69 | 1.69 | 1.72 | 2.13 | 1.50 | 2.16 | 2.35 | 2.01 | 2.17 | 2.63 | 2.55 |
| Cash Ratio | 1.04 | 1.04 | 1.06 | 1.28 | 0.58 | 1.31 | 1.43 | 1.09 | 1.22 | 1.69 | 1.52 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.16 | 1.13 | 1.19 | 1.14 | 0.99 | 0.88 | 1.04 | 1.18 | 1.11 | 1.18 |
| Inventory Turnover | 2.45 | 2.45 | 2.43 | 2.35 | 1.70 | 2.35 | 2.30 | 2.52 | 2.71 | 2.85 | 2.60 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 43.32 | 45.24 | 44.28 | 57.69 | 56.95 | 66.09 | 58.57 | 58.53 | 54.00 | 51.24 |
COLM Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Columbia Sportswear Company returns 7.6% to shareholders annually — split between a 1.8% dividend yield and 5.8% buyback yield. The payout ratio of 37.0% is conservative, leaving significant room for dividend growth or reinvestment. The earnings yield of 4.9% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 1.5% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Payout Ratio | 37.0% | 37.0% | 31.2% | 29.2% | 24.1% | 19.4% | 15.9% | 19.7% | 23.4% | 48.4% | 25.1% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 4.9% | 5.9% | 4.6% | 5.1% | 5.7% | 5.5% | 1.9% | 4.8% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| FCF Yield | 6.2% | 7.2% | 8.8% | 11.9% | — | 4.9% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 3.8% | 5.7% | 5.5% |
| Buyback Yield | 5.8% | 6.7% | 6.5% | 3.8% | 5.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 7.6% | 8.8% | 7.9% | 5.3% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $55M | $59M | $61M | $63M | $66M | $67M | $68M | $70M | $70M | $71M |
Peer Comparison
Compare COLM with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 COLMYou | $3B | 20.5 | 15.0 | 16.1 | 50.2% | 6.0% | 10.2% | 8.0% | 3.3 |
 VFC | $7B | 27.1 | 12.3 | 13.4 | 54.8% | 6.3% | 15.3% | 7.3% | 5.6 |
 UAA | $3B | -5.2 | 56.8 | — | 45.5% | -0.7% | -30.0% | -0.9% | 26.1 |
 DECK | $15B | 15.5 | 10.3 | 13.8 | 56.1% | 22.8% | 40.9% | 100.0% | 0.3 |
 WWW | $1B | 15.4 | 10.9 | 11.9 | 47.0% | 8.0% | 25.9% | 11.6% | 4.2 |
 CROX | $6B | -83.4 | 8.0 | 9.5 | 57.0% | 22.0% | -5.2% | 21.7% | 1.7 |
 NKE | $54B | 20.9 | 12.7 | 16.5 | 42.7% | 8.0% | 23.3% | 16.7% | 2.4 |
 LULU | $13B | 8.4 | 4.7 | 13.8 | 56.6% | 19.9% | 34.0% | 37.4% | 0.7 |
 PVH | $4B | 145.4 | 29.1 | 6.6 | 57.5% | 7.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 17.5 |
 RL | $25B | 27.3 | 22.2 | 33.8 | 69.9% | 14.5% | 34.7% | 24.7% | 2.5 |
 HBI | $2B | -7.1 | 16.6 | 10.1 | 38.8% | 5.3% | -141.4% | 4.5% | 9.2 |
| Consumer Cyclical Median | — | 21.2 | 12.2 | 15.6 | 36.2% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 5.2% | 4.8 |
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COLM — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying COLM stock.
What is Columbia Sportswear Company's P/E ratio?
Columbia Sportswear Company's current P/E ratio is 20.5x. The historical average is 21.0x. This places it at the 64th percentile of its historical range.
What is Columbia Sportswear Company's EV/EBITDA?
Columbia Sportswear Company's current EV/EBITDA is 15.0x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 10.6x.
What is Columbia Sportswear Company's ROE?
Columbia Sportswear Company's return on equity (ROE) is 10.2%. The historical average is 15.7%.
Is COLM stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Columbia Sportswear Company is trading at a P/E of 20.5x. This is at the 64th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Columbia Sportswear Company's dividend yield?
Columbia Sportswear Company's current dividend yield is 1.80% with a payout ratio of 37.0%.
What are Columbia Sportswear Company's profit margins?
Columbia Sportswear Company has 50.2% gross margin and 6.0% operating margin.
How much debt does Columbia Sportswear Company have?
Columbia Sportswear Company's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 3.3x, indicating high leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.