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Columbia Sportswear CoSTU:CUW -0.40%85 EV-to-EBIT is 9.82 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 14.73. GuruFocus rates STU:CUW with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €69.87. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 810 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks better than 65.19% on this metric.
Columbia Sportswear Co (STU:CUW) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Columbia Sportswear Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €2,620 Mil.
Columbia Sportswear Co's EBIT 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 €245 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.
* 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.
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Columbia Sportswear Co's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Columbia Sportswear Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Columbia Sportswear Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Columbia Sportswear Co's current Enterprise Value is €2,405 Mil.
Columbia Sportswear Co's EBIT 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 €245 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.
Columbia Sportswear Co (STU:CUW) has a EV-to-EBIT of 9.82 as of Aug. 09, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Columbia Sportswear Co and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 14.73. Over the past decade, Columbia Sportswear Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 9.47 to 50.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks #282 out of 810 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 34.8%.
Is Columbia Sportswear Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Columbia Sportswear Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.82 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 14.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.47 to a high of 50.23. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.40. Columbia Sportswear Co's value of 9.82 is 26.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks #282 out of 810 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Columbia Sportswear Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Columbia Sportswear Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to UAA and PVH?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks #282 out of 810 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Columbia Sportswear Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.40. Columbia Sportswear Co's value of 9.82 is 26.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Columbia Sportswear Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 9.47 to 50.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.73 vs. the industry median of 13.40, Columbia Sportswear Co has consistently been below 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 13.40, based on 810 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Columbia Sportswear Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.82 is 26.7% below 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Columbia Sportswear Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Columbia Sportswear Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 9.82, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 14.73. 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 (STU:CUW) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 9.82. The stock's GF Value™ is €69.87, compared to a current price of €49.40 — trading 29.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 9.82, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 14.73 and 26.7% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 13.40. Columbia Sportswear Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Columbia Sportswear Co (STU:CUW), the current EV-to-EBIT is 9.82 as of Aug. 09, 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 (STU:CUW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Columbia Sportswear Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €49.40 is trading 29.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €69.87.
Key valuation signals for STU:CUW:
EV-to-EBIT: 9.82 (33% below median its 10-year median of 14.73)
GF Value™: €69.87 vs. price of €49.40 (29.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26.7% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#282 of 810)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU: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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