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Columbia Sportswear Co (FRA:CUW) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Columbia Sportswear Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Columbia Sportswear Co Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Columbia Sportswear Co's Forward PE Ratio 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 Sportswear Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
Columbia Sportswear Co Annual Data
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2016-12
2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
18.55
19.72
22.68
20.53
19.08
23.64
17.15
15.02
16.95
20.44
18.11
Columbia Sportswear Co Quarterly Data
2015-12
2016-03
2016-06
2016-09
2016-12
2017-03
2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
18.55
20.88
21.79
18.76
19.72
21.05
21.28
20.53
22.68
23.58
27.10
24.33
20.53
23.53
23.04
19.05
19.08
14.43
23.31
20.66
23.64
26.32
24.15
19.34
17.15
15.87
12.50
11.45
15.02
17.73
14.14
13.48
16.95
21.69
21.28
19.72
20.44
18.24
17.11
16.08
18.11
16.40
FRA:CUW vs PVH, ZGN, UAA: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Columbia Sportswear Co's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward 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 Sportswear Co Forward PE Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Columbia Sportswear Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Columbia Sportswear Co's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Columbia Sportswear Co Forward PE Ratio Calculation
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Columbia Sportswear Co (FRA:CUW) has a Forward PE Ratio of 16.63 as of Jul. 20, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Columbia Sportswear Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks #156 out of 245 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 63.7%.
Is Columbia Sportswear Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Columbia Sportswear Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 16.63. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.21. Columbia Sportswear Co's value of 16.63 is 25.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks #156 out of 245 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Columbia Sportswear Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Columbia Sportswear Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to PVH and ZGN?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks #156 out of 245 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Columbia Sportswear Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.21. Columbia Sportswear Co's value of 16.63 is 25.9% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 13.21, based on 245 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Columbia Sportswear Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 16.63 is 25.9% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Columbia Sportswear Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Columbia Sportswear Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 16.63. 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 (FRA:CUW) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 16.63. The stock's GF Value™ is €74.61, compared to a current price of €55.50 — trading 25.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 16.63 and 25.9% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 13.21. 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 Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Columbia Sportswear Co (FRA:CUW), the current Forward PE Ratio is 16.63 as of Jul. 20, 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 (FRA:CUW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Columbia Sportswear Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €55.50 is trading 25.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €74.61.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CUW:
Forward PE Ratio: 16.63
GF Value™: €74.61 vs. price of €55.50 (25.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25.9% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#156 of 245)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA: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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