Columbia Sportswear Co (BSP:C2SW34) Cash-to-Debt: 1.35 (As of Jun. 2026) — 17% Below Median

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BSP:C2SW34 Columbia Sportswear Co BSP:C2SW34
82 GF Score
Price R$29.34
GF Value R$39.60
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Columbia Sportswear Co Cash-to-Debt?

Columbia Sportswear Co BSP:C2SW34 82 Cash-to-Debt is 1.35 as of Jun. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 1.62. GuruFocus rates BSP:C2SW34 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of R$39.60 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,008 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks better than 66.57% on this metric.

Cash to Debt Ratio measures the financial strength of a company. It is calculated as a company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities divide by its debt. Columbia Sportswear Co's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.35.

If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, Columbia Sportswear Co could pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.

The historical rank and industry rank for Columbia Sportswear Co's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:C2SW34' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.42   Med: 1.62   Max: No Debt
Current: 1.35

During the past 13 years, Columbia Sportswear Co's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was No Debt. The lowest was 0.42. And the median was 1.62.

BSP:C2SW34's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than
66.57% of 1008 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 0.485 vs BSP:C2SW34: 1.35

Columbia Sportswear Co  (BSP:C2SW34) Cash-to-Debt Explanation

If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. If it is smaller than 1, it means the company has more debt than the cash in hands. In this case, it is important to look the the company's Interest Coverage. Ben Graham requires that a company must have an Interest Coverage of at least 5.


Columbia Sportswear Co Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Columbia Sportswear Co Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Columbia Sportswear Co's Cash-to-Debt 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.

Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.

Columbia Sportswear Co Cash-to-Debt Chart

Columbia Sportswear Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash-to-Debt
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Columbia Sportswear Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cash-to-Debt Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.20 0.49 1.66 1.13 1.35

BSP:C2SW34 vs UAA, PVH, ZGN: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Columbia Sportswear Co's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt 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 Cash-to-Debt vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Columbia Sportswear Co's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Columbia Sportswear Co's Cash-to-Debt falls into.


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Columbia Sportswear Co Cash-to-Debt Calculation

This is the ratio of a company's Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to its debt. The debt includes the Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. This ratio measures the financial strength of a company. This ratio is updated quarterly.

Columbia Sportswear Co's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Columbia Sportswear Co's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

* 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.

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What does a Cash-to-Debt of 1.35 mean?
Columbia Sportswear Co (BSP:C2SW34) has a Cash-to-Debt of 1.35 as of Jun. 2026. This is 17% below median its historical median of 1.62. Over the past decade, Columbia Sportswear Co's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.42 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks #337 out of 1008 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 33.4%.
Is Columbia Sportswear Co's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Columbia Sportswear Co's current Cash-to-Debt of 1.35 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 1.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.42 to a high of 10,000.00. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.49. Columbia Sportswear Co's value of 1.35 is 178.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks #337 out of 1008 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Columbia Sportswear Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Columbia Sportswear Co's Cash-to-Debt compare to UAA and PVH?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks #337 out of 1008 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts Columbia Sportswear Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.49. Columbia Sportswear Co's value of 1.35 is 178.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Columbia Sportswear Co's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.42 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.62 vs. the industry median of 0.49, Columbia Sportswear Co 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 Cash-to-Debt for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 0.49, based on 1,008 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash-to-Debt significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash-to-Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Columbia Sportswear Co's current Cash-to-Debt of 1.35 is 178.4% 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 Cash-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Columbia Sportswear Co's current Cash-to-Debt is 1.35, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 1.62. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Columbia Sportswear Co (BSP:C2SW34) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$39.60, compared to a current price of R$29.34 — trading 25.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 1.35, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 1.62 and 178.4% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 0.49. Columbia Sportswear Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash-to-Debt calculated?
Cash-to-Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Columbia Sportswear Co (BSP:C2SW34), the current Cash-to-Debt is 1.35 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 Sportswear Co (BSP:C2SW34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Columbia Sportswear Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$29.34 is trading 25.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$39.60. GuruFocus considers Columbia Sportswear Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:C2SW34:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 1.35 (17% below median its 10-year median of 1.62)
  • GF Value™: R$39.60 vs. price of R$29.34 (25.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 178.4% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#337 of 1008)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:C2SW34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Columbia Sportswear Co Business Description

Other Exchanges COLM:USA
Address 14375 Northwest Science Park Drive, Portland, OR, USA, 97229
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.
82GF Score

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