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Columbia Banking System's cash flow for dividends for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-93 Mil. Its cash flow for dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-315 Mil.
Note: A negative number here means the payment of dividends. When pays more dividends, the absolute value gets bigger.
Columbia Banking System's quarterly payment of dividends
increased
from Sep. 2025 (€-64 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€-93 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2025 (€-93 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€-93 Mil).
Columbia Banking System's annual payment of dividends
increased
from Dec. 2023 (€-248 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€-287 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2024 (€-287 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€-286 Mil).
Columbia Banking System Cash Flow for Dividends Related Terms
Columbia Banking System Cash Flow for Dividends Historical Data
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* 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 Banking System Cash Flow for Dividends Chart
Columbia Banking System Cash Flow for Dividends Calculation
Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.
Cash Flow for Dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-315 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 Cash Flow for Dividends of €-315 Mil mean?
Columbia Banking System (FRA:CM6) has a Cash Flow for Dividends of €-315 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Columbia Banking System and its competitors.
Is Columbia Banking System's Cash Flow for Dividends too high?
Columbia Banking System's current Cash Flow for Dividends is €-315 Mil. Overall, Columbia Banking System has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Columbia Banking System's Cash Flow for Dividends compare to WAL and CFR?
Columbia Banking System's Cash Flow for Dividends of €-315 Mil can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow for Dividends for a Banks company?
A good Cash Flow for Dividends depends on the Banks industry context. However, Cash Flow for Dividends 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 Cash Flow for Dividends mean?
A high Cash Flow for Dividends can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Columbia Banking System and its competitors. Columbia Banking System's current Cash Flow for Dividends is €-315 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Columbia Banking System stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Columbia Banking System (FRA:CM6) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €21.45, compared to a current price of €28.60 — trading 33.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow for Dividends is €-315 Mil. Columbia Banking System's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow for Dividends calculated?
Cash Flow for Dividends is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Columbia Banking System (FRA:CM6), the current Cash Flow for Dividends is €-315 Mil 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 Banking System (FRA:CM6) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Columbia Banking System stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €28.60 is trading 33.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €21.45.
GuruFocus considers Columbia Banking System to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CM6:
Cash Flow for Dividends: €-315 Mil
GF Value™: €21.45 vs. price of €28.60 (33.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CM6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Columbia Banking System Inc is a registered bank holding company whose wholly-owned banking subsidiary is Columbia State Bank. The company provides a full range of banking services to small and medium sized businesses, professionals, and individuals throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California. The company's subsidiary Columbia Trust Company is an Oregon trust company that provides agency, fiduciary, and other related trust services with offices in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. The firm offers various products and services under Personal Banking, Business Banking, and Wealth Management divisions.
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