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During the past 13 years, Columbia Banking System's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 80.80% per year. The lowest was -47.30% per year. And the median was 8.40% per year.
Columbia Banking System (FRA:CM6) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Columbia Banking System Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Columbia Banking System Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Columbia Banking System's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Banking System Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
FRA:CM6 vs WAL, BOKF, PB: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Columbia Banking System's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE 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 Banking System PE Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Columbia Banking System's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Columbia Banking System's PE Ratio falls into.
Columbia Banking System Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Columbia Banking System's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 €2.16
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of €2.16 mean?
Columbia Banking System (FRA:CM6) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of €2.16 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Columbia Banking System and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Columbia Banking System ranks #804 out of 1409 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 57.1%.
Is Columbia Banking System's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Columbia Banking System's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €2.16. Based on the distribution chart, Columbia Banking System ranks #804 out of 1409 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Columbia Banking System has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Columbia Banking System's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to WAL and BOKF?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Columbia Banking System ranks #804 out of 1409 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Columbia Banking System in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.50. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Banks company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Banks companies is 7.50, based on 1,409 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Columbia Banking System and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Columbia Banking System's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €2.16. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.42, compared to a current price of €26.40 — trading 17.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €2.16. Columbia Banking System's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Columbia Banking System (FRA:CM6), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €2.16 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 Banking System (FRA:CM6) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Columbia Banking System stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €26.40 is trading 17.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €22.42.
GuruFocus considers Columbia Banking System to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CM6:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): €2.16
GF Value™: €22.42 vs. price of €26.40 (17.8% 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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