Columbia Banking System (FRA:CM6) Interest Expense: €-784 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:CM6 Columbia Banking System Inc FRA:CM6
51 GF Score
Price €28.60
GF Value €21.45
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Columbia Banking System Interest Expense?

Columbia Banking System FRA:CM6 -0.69% 51 Interest Expense is €-784 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:CM6 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of €21.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Columbia Banking System's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -192 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-784 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Columbia Banking System's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € Mil. Columbia Banking System's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € Mil. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Columbia Banking System Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Columbia Banking System's Interest Expense can be seen below:

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* 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 Banking System Interest Expense Chart

Columbia Banking System Annual Data
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Columbia Banking System Quarterly Data
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FRA:CM6
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Columbia Banking System Inc FRA:CM6
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Columbia Banking System Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-784 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of €-784 Mil mean?
Columbia Banking System (FRA:CM6) has a Interest Expense of €-784 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Columbia Banking System and its competitors.
Is Columbia Banking System's Interest Expense too high?
Columbia Banking System's current Interest Expense is €-784 Mil. Overall, Columbia Banking System has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Columbia Banking System's Interest Expense compare to WAL and CFR?
Columbia Banking System's Interest Expense of €-784 Mil can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for a Banks company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Banks industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Columbia Banking System and its competitors. Columbia Banking System's current Interest Expense is €-784 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Columbia Banking System stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Columbia Banking System (FRA:CM6) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €21.45, compared to a current price of €28.60 — trading 33.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-784 Mil. Columbia Banking System's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Columbia Banking System (FRA:CM6), the current Interest Expense is €-784 Mil 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 Banking System (FRA:CM6) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Columbia Banking System stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €28.60 is trading 33.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €21.45. GuruFocus considers Columbia Banking System to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CM6:

  • Interest Expense: €-784 Mil
  • GF Value™: €21.45 vs. price of €28.60 (33.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CM6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Columbia Banking System Business Description

Other Exchanges COLB:USA
Address 1301 A Street, Tacoma, WA, USA, 98402-4200
Columbia Banking System Inc is a registered bank holding company whose wholly-owned banking subsidiary is Columbia State Bank. The company provides a full range of banking services to small and medium sized businesses, professionals, and individuals throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California. The company's subsidiary Columbia Trust Company is an Oregon trust company that provides agency, fiduciary, and other related trust services with offices in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. The firm offers various products and services under Personal Banking, Business Banking, and Wealth Management divisions.
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