Columbia Banking System (FRA:CM6) Cash Flow from Operations: €1,124 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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FRA:CM6 Columbia Banking System Inc FRA:CM6
52 GF Score
Price €25.40
GF Value €21.96
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Columbia Banking System Cash Flow from Operations?

Columbia Banking System FRA:CM6 -1.55% 52 Cash Flow from Operations is €1,124 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:CM6 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €21.96 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.

For the three months ended in Jun. 2026, Columbia Banking System's Net Income From Continuing Operations was €181 Mil. Its Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization was €23 Mil. Its Change In Working Capital was €12 Mil. Its cash flow from deferred tax was €0 Mil. Its Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities was €0 Mil. Its Asset Impairment Charge was €0 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation was €8 Mil. And its Cash Flow from Others was €33 Mil. In all, Columbia Banking System's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €256 Mil.


Columbia Banking System  (FRA:CM6) Cash Flow from Operations Explanation

For companies reported in indirect method, cash flow from operations contains six items:

1. Net Income From Continuing Operations:
Net Income From Continuing Operations indicates the net income that a firm brings in from ongoing business activities. These activities are expected to continue into the next reporting period. It excludes extraordinary items, income from the cumulative effects of accounting changes, non-recurring items, income from tax loss carry forward, and preferred dividends.

Columbia Banking System's net income from continuing operations for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €181 Mil.

2. Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization:
Depreciation is a present expense that accounts for the past cost of an asset that is now providing benefits.
Depletion and amortization are synonyms for depreciation.
Generally:
The term depreciation is used when discussing man made tangible assets
The term depletion is used when discussing natural tangible assets
The term amortization is used when discussing intangible assets

Columbia Banking System's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €23 Mil.

3. Change In Working Capital:
Working Capital is a measure of a company's short term liquidity or its ability to cover short term liabilities. It is defined as the difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities. Changes in Working Capital is reported in the cash flow statement since it is one of the major ways in which net income can differ from operating cash flow.

Columbia Banking System's change in working capital for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €12 Mil. It means Columbia Banking System's working capital increased by €12 Mil from Mar. 2026 to Jun. 2026 .

4. Deferred Tax:
It is the cash flow generated from deferred tax.

Columbia Banking System's cash flow from deferred tax for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €0 Mil.

5. Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities:
Net cash from all of the entity's discontinued operating activities.

Columbia Banking System's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €0 Mil.

6. Asset Impairment Charge:
It is the charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of all assets from their carrying value to their fair value.

Columbia Banking System's asset impairment charge for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €0 Mil.

7. Stock Based Compensation:
It is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Columbia Banking System's stock based compensation for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €8 Mil.

8. Cash Flow from Others:
These are cash differences caused by the change of inventory, accounts payable, accounts receivable etc. For instance, if a company pays its suppliers slower, its cash position will build up faster. If a company receives payments from its customers slower, its account receivables will rise, and its cash position will grow more slowly (or even shrink).

Columbia Banking System's cash flow from others for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €33 Mil.


Columbia Banking System Cash Flow from Operations Related Terms


Columbia Banking System Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data

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* 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 Cash Flow from Operations Chart

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Columbia Banking System Cash Flow from Operations Calculation

Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.

Columbia Banking System's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Columbia Banking System's Cash Flow from Operations for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is:


Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €1,124 Mil.

* 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.

What does a Cash Flow from Operations of €1,124 Mil mean?
Columbia Banking System (FRA:CM6) has a Cash Flow from Operations of €1,124 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Columbia Banking System and its competitors.
Is Columbia Banking System's Cash Flow from Operations too high?
Columbia Banking System's current Cash Flow from Operations is €1,124 Mil. Overall, Columbia Banking System has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Columbia Banking System's Cash Flow from Operations compare to WAL and BOKF?
Columbia Banking System's Cash Flow from Operations of €1,124 Mil can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow from Operations for a Banks company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Banks industry context. However, Cash Flow from Operations 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 Cash Flow from Operations mean?
A high Cash Flow from Operations can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Columbia Banking System and its competitors. Columbia Banking System's current Cash Flow from Operations is €1,124 Mil. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €21.96, compared to a current price of €25.40 — trading 15.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is €1,124 Mil. Columbia Banking System's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow from Operations calculated?
Cash Flow from Operations is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Columbia Banking System (FRA:CM6), the current Cash Flow from Operations is €1,124 Mil as of Jun. 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 €25.40 is trading 15.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €21.96. GuruFocus considers Columbia Banking System to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CM6:

  • Cash Flow from Operations: €1,124 Mil
  • GF Value™: €21.96 vs. price of €25.40 (15.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 3 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges COLB:USA
Address 1301 A Street, Tacoma, WA, USA, 98402-4200
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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