Columbia Sportswear CoCOLM +1.02%82 FCF Yield % is 5.28 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 4.83. GuruFocus rates COLM with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $85.04 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,064 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks better than 62.31% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
Columbia Sportswear Co FCF Yield % Related Terms
Columbia Sportswear Co FCF Yield % Historical Data
* 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 Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 Yield % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Columbia Sportswear Co's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Columbia Sportswear Co's FCF Yield % 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 Yield % of 5.28 as of Jun. 27, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Columbia Sportswear Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks #401 out of 1064 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 37.7%.
Is Columbia Sportswear Co's FCF Yield % too high?
Columbia Sportswear Co's current FCF Yield % of 5.28 is near median its 10-year median of 4.83. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median FCF Yield % is 2.01. Columbia Sportswear Co's value of 5.28 is 163.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks #401 out of 1064 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 Yield % compare to ZGN and KTB?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks #401 out of 1064 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Columbia Sportswear Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 2.01. Columbia Sportswear Co's value of 5.28 is 163.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.83 vs. the industry median of 2.01, Columbia Sportswear Co has consistently been above 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 FCF Yield % for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median FCF Yield % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.01, based on 1,064 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Columbia Sportswear Co's current FCF Yield % of 5.28 is 163.3% above 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Columbia Sportswear Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median FCF Yield % is 2.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Columbia Sportswear Co's current FCF Yield % is 5.28, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.83. 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 $85.04, compared to a current price of $64.51 — trading 24.1% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 5.28, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.83 and 163.3% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 2.01. 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 Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Columbia Sportswear Co (COLM), the current FCF Yield % is 5.28 as of Jun. 27, 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 $64.51 is trading 24.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $85.04.
GuruFocus considers Columbia Sportswear Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for COLM:
FCF Yield %: 5.28 (near median its 10-year median of 4.83)
GF Value™: $85.04 vs. price of $64.51 (24.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 163.3% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#401 of 1064)
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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