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Columbia Sportswear Co's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$206 Mil.
Columbia Sportswear Co's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 was R$-528 Mil.
It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement. Not by calculating the number changes in each periods' working capital (Total Current Assets minus Total Current Liabilities).
Columbia Sportswear Co Change In Working Capital Related Terms
Columbia Sportswear Co Change In Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Columbia Sportswear Co's Change In Working Capital 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.
Columbia Sportswear Co Change In Working Capital Chart
Columbia Sportswear Co Change In Working Capital Calculation
Change In Working Capital 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 R$-155 Mil.
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. It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement.
Changes in certain assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
Receivables, net
(566)
(614)
(796)
Inventories
(1,667)
(2,759)
(3,727)
Accounts payable
531
1,061
2,687
Accrued liabilities
103
271
(935)
Accrued income taxes
(1,224)
981
994
For 2014-01-31, add all the items under 2014 collum together, Change in Working Capital was (566) + (1,667) + 531 + 103 + (1,224) = $ (2,823) 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 Change In Working Capital of R$-155 Mil mean?
Columbia Sportswear Co (BSP:C2SW34) has a Change In Working Capital of R$-155 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Change in Working Capital is the difference between current assets less current liabilities between the current period and the past period. View historical data for Columbia Sportswear Co.
Is Columbia Sportswear Co's Change In Working Capital too high?
Columbia Sportswear Co's current Change In Working Capital is R$-155 Mil. Overall, Columbia Sportswear Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Columbia Sportswear Co's Change In Working Capital compare to UAA and PVH?
Columbia Sportswear Co's Change In Working Capital of R$-155 Mil can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Change In Working Capital for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Change In Working Capital depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry context. However, Change In Working Capital 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 Change In Working Capital mean?
A high Change In Working Capital can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Working Capital is the difference between current assets less current liabilities between the current period and the past period. View historical data for Columbia Sportswear Co. Columbia Sportswear Co's current Change In Working Capital is R$-155 Mil. 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$29.34 — trading 25.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Change In Working Capital is R$-155 Mil. 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 Change In Working Capital calculated?
Change In Working Capital is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Columbia Sportswear Co (BSP:C2SW34), the current Change In Working Capital is R$-155 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 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$39.60.
GuruFocus considers Columbia Sportswear Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:C2SW34:
Change In Working Capital: R$-155 Mil
GF Value™: R$39.60 vs. price of R$29.34 (25.9% below fair value)
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 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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