Columbia Sportswear CoFRA:CUW 82 Days Inventory is 154.99 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 147.37. GuruFocus rates FRA:CUW with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €71.48. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,005 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks worse than 59.5% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Columbia Sportswear Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CUW'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 126.28 Med: 147.37 Max: 184.32
Current: 159.01
During the past 13 years, Columbia Sportswear Co's highest Days Inventory was 184.32. The lowest was 126.28. And the median was 147.37.
FRA:CUW's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 59.5% of 1005
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 132.75
vs FRA:CUW: 159.01
Columbia Sportswear Co's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (159.48) to Mar. 2026 (154.99).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Columbia Sportswear Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.59.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Columbia Sportswear Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.84.
Columbia Sportswear Co (FRA:CUW) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Columbia Sportswear Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Columbia Sportswear Co's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Columbia Sportswear Co Days Inventory Related Terms
Columbia Sportswear Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Columbia Sportswear Co's Days Inventory 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.
FRA:CUW vs PVH, ZGN, UAA: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Columbia Sportswear Co's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Columbia Sportswear Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Columbia Sportswear Co's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory of 154.99 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Columbia Sportswear Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 147.37. Over the past decade, Columbia Sportswear Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 126.28 to 184.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks #598 out of 1005 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 59.5%.
Is Columbia Sportswear Co's Days Inventory too high?
Columbia Sportswear Co's current Days Inventory of 154.99 is near median its 10-year median of 147.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 126.28 to a high of 184.32. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Days Inventory is 132.75. Columbia Sportswear Co's value of 154.99 is 16.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks #598 out of 1005 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Days Inventory compare to PVH and ZGN?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks #598 out of 1005 companies for Days Inventory. This places Columbia Sportswear Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 132.75. Columbia Sportswear Co's value of 154.99 is 16.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Columbia Sportswear Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 126.28 to 184.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 147.37 vs. the industry median of 132.75, 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 Days Inventory for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Days Inventory among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 132.75, based on 1,005 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Columbia Sportswear Co's current Days Inventory of 154.99 is 16.8% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Columbia Sportswear Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Days Inventory is 132.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Columbia Sportswear Co's current Days Inventory is 154.99, which is near median its own 10-year median of 147.37. 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 Days Inventory of 154.99. The stock's GF Value™ is €71.48, compared to a current price of €53.50 — trading 25.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 154.99, which is near median its 10-year median of 147.37 and 16.8% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 132.75. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Columbia Sportswear Co (FRA:CUW), the current Days Inventory is 154.99 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 €53.50 is trading 25.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €71.48.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CUW:
Days Inventory: 154.99 (near median its 10-year median of 147.37)
GF Value™: €71.48 vs. price of €53.50 (25.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.8% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#598 of 1005)
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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