Columbia Sportswear CoFRA:CUW 82 Buyback Yield % is 7.71 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 139% above its 10-year median of 3.22. GuruFocus rates FRA:CUW with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €73.94. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 263 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks better than 96.2% 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.
Columbia Sportswear Co Buyback Yield % Related Terms
Columbia Sportswear Co Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Columbia Sportswear Co's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* 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:CUW vs PVH, ZGN, UAA: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Columbia Sportswear Co'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 Sportswear Co Buyback Yield % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Columbia Sportswear Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Columbia Sportswear Co'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 Sportswear Co (FRA:CUW) has a Buyback Yield % of 7.71 as of Jul. 06, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Columbia Sportswear Co and its competitors. This is 139% above median its historical median of 3.22. Over the past decade, Columbia Sportswear Co's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.16 to 10.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks #10 out of 263 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 3.8%.
Is Columbia Sportswear Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Columbia Sportswear Co's current Buyback Yield % of 7.71 is 139% above median its 10-year median of 3.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 10.37. Based on the distribution chart, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks #10 out of 263 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Columbia Sportswear Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Columbia Sportswear Co's Buyback Yield % compare to PVH and ZGN?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks #10 out of 263 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Columbia Sportswear Co in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Columbia Sportswear Co's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.16 to 10.37 over the past decade. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 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 Sportswear Co and its competitors. Columbia Sportswear Co's current Buyback Yield % is 7.71, which is 139% above median its own 10-year median of 3.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Columbia Sportswear Co stock overvalued right now?
Columbia Sportswear Co (FRA:CUW) has a current Buyback Yield % of 7.71. The stock's GF Value™ is €73.94, compared to a current price of €55.00 — trading 25.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 7.71, which is 139% above median its 10-year median of 3.22. Columbia Sportswear Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 7 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 Sportswear Co (FRA:CUW), the current Buyback Yield % is 7.71 as of Jul. 06, 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 Sportswear Co (FRA:CUW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Columbia Sportswear Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €55.00 is trading 25.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €73.94.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CUW:
Buyback Yield %: 7.71 (139% above median its 10-year median of 3.22)
GF Value™: €73.94 vs. price of €55.00 (25.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CUW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Columbia Sportswear Co makes outdoor and active-lifestyle apparel, footwear, equipment, and accessories that it sells under four primary brands: Columbia, Sorel, Mountain Hardwear, and prAna. The majority of sales are in the United States, but the company also has remarkable sales in its three other geographic segments: Latin American and Asia-Pacific; Europe, Middle East, and Africa; and Canada. The majority of sales are through wholesale channels, including sporting goods and department stores, but the company also operates its own branded stores in each of its geographic segments. It sources products from around the world and uses contract manufacturers outside the United States, predominantly in Asia to manufacture its various products.
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