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Columbia Banking SystemFRA:CM6 -0.69%51 Buyback Yield % is 3.34 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 2286% above its 10-year median of 0.14. GuruFocus rates FRA:CM6 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of €21.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 617 Banks companies, Columbia Banking System ranks better than 88.01% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
FRA:CM6 vs WAL, CFR, SSB: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Columbia Banking System's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Columbia Banking System Buyback Yield % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Columbia Banking System's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Columbia Banking System's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Columbia Banking System (FRA:CM6) has a Buyback Yield % of 3.34 as of Jul. 21, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Columbia Banking System and its competitors. This is 2286% above median its historical median of 0.14. Over the past decade, Columbia Banking System's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.09 to 3.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Columbia Banking System ranks #74 out of 617 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 12%.
Is Columbia Banking System's Buyback Yield % too high?
Columbia Banking System's current Buyback Yield % of 3.34 is 2286% above median its 10-year median of 0.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 3.99. The Banks industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.43. Columbia Banking System's value of 3.34 is 676.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Columbia Banking System ranks #74 out of 617 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Columbia Banking System has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Columbia Banking System's Buyback Yield % compare to WAL and CFR?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Columbia Banking System ranks #74 out of 617 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Columbia Banking System in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.43. Columbia Banking System's value of 3.34 is 676.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Columbia Banking System's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.09 to 3.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.14 vs. the industry median of 0.43, Columbia Banking System has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Banks company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Banks companies is 0.43, based on 617 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Columbia Banking System's current Buyback Yield % of 3.34 is 676.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Columbia Banking System and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Columbia Banking System's current Buyback Yield % is 3.34, which is 2286% above median its own 10-year median of 0.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Columbia Banking System stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Columbia Banking System (FRA:CM6) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €21.45, compared to a current price of €28.60 — trading 33.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 3.34, which is 2286% above median its 10-year median of 0.14 and 676.7% above the Banks industry median of 0.43. Columbia Banking System's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Columbia Banking System (FRA:CM6), the current Buyback Yield % is 3.34 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Columbia Banking System (FRA:CM6) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Columbia Banking System stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €28.60 is trading 33.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €21.45.
GuruFocus considers Columbia Banking System to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CM6:
Buyback Yield %: 3.34 (2286% above median its 10-year median of 0.14)
GF Value™: €21.45 vs. price of €28.60 (33.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 676.7% above the Banks median (#74 of 617)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CM6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Columbia Banking System Inc is a registered bank holding company whose wholly-owned banking subsidiary is Columbia State Bank. The company provides a full range of banking services to small and medium sized businesses, professionals, and individuals throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California. The company's subsidiary Columbia Trust Company is an Oregon trust company that provides agency, fiduciary, and other related trust services with offices in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. The firm offers various products and services under Personal Banking, Business Banking, and Wealth Management divisions.
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