Columbia Sportswear CoCOLM +0.88%82 FCF Margin % is -11.55% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates COLM with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $85.03 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,040 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks better than 63.27% on this metric.
* 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 FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Columbia Sportswear Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Columbia Sportswear Co's FCF Margin % 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 (COLM) has a FCF Margin % of -11.55% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Columbia Sportswear Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks #382 out of 1040 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 36.7%.
Is Columbia Sportswear Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Columbia Sportswear Co's current FCF Margin % is -11.55%. Based on the distribution chart, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks #382 out of 1040 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Columbia Sportswear Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Columbia Sportswear Co's FCF Margin % compare to ZGN and KTB?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks #382 out of 1040 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Columbia Sportswear Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.25. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median FCF Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.25, based on 1,040 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Columbia Sportswear Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Columbia Sportswear Co's current FCF Margin % is -11.55%. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $85.03, compared to a current price of $64.53 — trading 24.1% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -11.55%. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Columbia Sportswear Co (COLM), the current FCF Margin % is -11.55% 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 (COLM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Columbia Sportswear Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $64.53 is trading 24.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $85.03.
GuruFocus considers Columbia Sportswear Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for COLM:
FCF Margin %: -11.55%
GF Value™: $85.03 vs. price of $64.53 (24.1% 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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