Columbia Sportswear Co (MIL:1COLM) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.08 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — 50% Below Median

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MIL:1COLM Columbia Sportswear Co MIL:1COLM
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Price €52.00
GF Value €73.59
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What is Columbia Sportswear Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Columbia Sportswear Co MIL:1COLM 78 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.08 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 2.14. GuruFocus rates MIL:1COLM with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €73.59. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 884 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks worse than 63.24% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-08), Columbia Sportswear Co's current share price is €52.00. Columbia Sportswear Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €47.98. Columbia Sportswear Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.08.

The historical rank and industry rank for Columbia Sportswear Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MIL:1COLM' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.91   Med: 2.14   Max: 3.51
Current: 1

During the past years, Columbia Sportswear Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.51. The lowest was 0.91. And the median was 2.14.

MIL:1COLM's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
63.24% of 884 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 0.625 vs MIL:1COLM: 1.00

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Columbia Sportswear Co's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €10.402. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €47.98 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Columbia Sportswear Co  (MIL:1COLM) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Columbia Sportswear Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Columbia Sportswear Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Columbia Sportswear Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Columbia Sportswear Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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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
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 1.14 0.97 1.01 0.98 1.08

MIL:1COLM vs UAA, PVH, ZGN: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Columbia Sportswear Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Columbia Sportswear Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Columbia Sportswear Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Columbia Sportswear Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Columbia Sportswear Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=52.00/47.98
=1.08

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Columbia Sportswear Co's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=10.402/333.9520*333.9520
=10.402

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Columbia Sportswear Co Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 9.407 241.428 13.012
201612 9.611 241.432 13.294
201703 7.221 243.801 9.891
201706 5.096 244.955 6.947
201709 8.908 246.819 12.053
201712 9.283 246.524 12.575
201803 6.952 249.554 9.303
201806 5.827 251.989 7.722
201809 9.693 252.439 12.823
201812 11.597 251.233 15.415
201903 8.390 254.202 11.022
201906 6.793 256.143 8.857
201909 12.076 256.759 15.707
201912 12.617 256.974 16.396
202003 7.628 258.115 9.869
202006 4.251 257.797 5.507
202009 8.946 260.280 11.478
202012 11.290 260.474 14.475
202103 7.857 264.877 9.906
202106 7.039 271.696 8.652
202109 10.322 274.310 12.566
202112 15.231 278.802 18.244
202203 10.705 287.504 12.434
202206 8.722 296.311 9.830
202209 15.506 296.808 17.446
202212 17.708 296.797 19.925
202303 12.279 301.836 13.586
202306 9.277 305.109 10.154
202309 15.158 307.789 16.446
202312 16.101 306.746 17.529
202403 11.807 312.332 12.624
202406 8.965 314.175 9.529
202409 14.491 315.301 15.348
202412 18.412 315.605 19.482
202503 12.862 319.799 13.431
202506 9.580 322.561 9.918
202509 14.733 324.800 15.148
202512 17.018 324.054 17.538
202603 12.786 330.213 12.931
202606 10.402 333.952 10.402

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.08 mean?
Columbia Sportswear Co (MIL:1COLM) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.08 as of Aug. 08, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Columbia Sportswear Co and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 2.14. Over the past decade, Columbia Sportswear Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.91 to 3.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks #559 out of 884 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 63.2%.
Is Columbia Sportswear Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Columbia Sportswear Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.08 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 2.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.91 to a high of 3.51. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.63. Columbia Sportswear Co's value of 1.08 is 72.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks #559 out of 884 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Columbia Sportswear Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Columbia Sportswear Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to UAA and PVH?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks #559 out of 884 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Columbia Sportswear Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.63. Columbia Sportswear Co's value of 1.08 is 72.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Columbia Sportswear Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.91 to 3.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.14 vs. the industry median of 0.63, 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 0.63, based on 884 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Columbia Sportswear Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.08 is 72.8% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Columbia Sportswear Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Columbia Sportswear Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.08, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 2.14. 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 (MIL:1COLM) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.08. The stock's GF Value™ is €73.59, compared to a current price of €52.00 — trading 29.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.08, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 2.14 and 72.8% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 0.63. Columbia Sportswear Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Columbia Sportswear Co (MIL:1COLM), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.08 as of Aug. 08, 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 (MIL:1COLM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Columbia Sportswear Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €52.00 is trading 29.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €73.59.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1COLM:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.08 (50% below median its 10-year median of 2.14)
  • GF Value™: €73.59 vs. price of €52.00 (29.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 72.8% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#559 of 884)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1COLM 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.
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