Columbia Sportswear CoFRA:CUW -2.65%82 Current Ratio is 3.07 as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 3.28. GuruFocus rates FRA:CUW with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €72.50. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,068 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks better than 75.19% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Columbia Sportswear Co's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.07.
Columbia Sportswear Co has a current ratio of 3.07. It indicates the company may not be efficiently using its current assets or its short-term financing facilities. This may also indicate problems in working capital management.
The historical rank and industry rank for Columbia Sportswear Co's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CUW'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.49 Med: 3.28 Max: 5.66
Current: 3.07
During the past 13 years, Columbia Sportswear Co's highest Current Ratio was 5.66. The lowest was 2.49. And the median was 3.28.
Columbia Sportswear Co (FRA:CUW) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Columbia Sportswear Co Current Ratio Related Terms
Columbia Sportswear Co Current Ratio Historical Data
* 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 ZGN, KTB, UAA: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Columbia Sportswear Co's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio 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 Current Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Columbia Sportswear Co's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Columbia Sportswear Co's Current Ratio 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 Current Ratio of 3.07 as of Mar. 2026. This is near median its historical median of 3.28. Over the past decade, Columbia Sportswear Co's Current Ratio has ranged from 2.49 to 5.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks #265 out of 1068 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 24.8%.
Is Columbia Sportswear Co's Current Ratio too high?
Columbia Sportswear Co's current Current Ratio of 3.07 is near median its 10-year median of 3.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.49 to a high of 5.66. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Current Ratio is 1.80. Columbia Sportswear Co's value of 3.07 is 70.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks #265 out of 1068 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 Current Ratio compare to ZGN and KTB?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks #265 out of 1068 companies for Current Ratio. This places Columbia Sportswear Co in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.80. Columbia Sportswear Co's value of 3.07 is 70.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Columbia Sportswear Co's own Current Ratio has ranged from 2.49 to 5.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.28 vs. the industry median of 1.80, 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 Current Ratio for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Current Ratio among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 1.80, based on 1,068 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Columbia Sportswear Co's current Current Ratio of 3.07 is 70.6% 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Columbia Sportswear Co's current Current Ratio is 3.07, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.28. 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 Current Ratio of 3.07. The stock's GF Value™ is €72.50, compared to a current price of €55.00 — trading 24.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 3.07, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.28 and 70.6% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 1.80. 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 Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Columbia Sportswear Co (FRA:CUW), the current Current Ratio is 3.07 as of Mar. 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 24.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €72.50.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CUW:
Current Ratio: 3.07 (near median its 10-year median of 3.28)
GF Value™: €72.50 vs. price of €55.00 (24.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 70.6% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#265 of 1068)
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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