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Columbia Sportswear CoCOLM +0.89%77 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -11.40% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates COLM with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $81.87 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 863 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks worse than 74.62% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Columbia Sportswear Co's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 11.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -11.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -0.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 3.30% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Columbia Sportswear Co was 34.20% per year. The lowest was -15.00% per year. And the median was 9.80% per year.
Columbia Sportswear Co (NAS:COLM) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Columbia Sportswear Co 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
COLM vs FIGS, PVH, ZGN: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Columbia Sportswear Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Columbia Sportswear Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Columbia Sportswear Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Columbia Sportswear Co 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -11.40% mean?
Columbia Sportswear Co (COLM) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -11.40% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Columbia Sportswear Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks #644 out of 863 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 74.6%.
Is Columbia Sportswear Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Columbia Sportswear Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -11.40%. Based on the distribution chart, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks #644 out of 863 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Columbia Sportswear Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Columbia Sportswear Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to FIGS and PVH?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks #644 out of 863 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Columbia Sportswear Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 1.70. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 1.70, based on 863 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Columbia Sportswear Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Columbia Sportswear Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -11.40%. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Columbia Sportswear Co (COLM) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $81.87, compared to a current price of $56.93 — trading 30.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -11.40%. Columbia Sportswear Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Columbia Sportswear Co (COLM), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -11.40% 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 Sportswear Co (COLM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Columbia Sportswear Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $56.93 is trading 30.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $81.87.
GuruFocus considers Columbia Sportswear Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for COLM:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -11.40%
GF Value™: $81.87 vs. price of $56.93 (30.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the COLM 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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