Columbia Sportswear Co (FRA:CUW) Liabilities-to-Assets : 0.43 (As of Jun. 2026)

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FRA:CUW Columbia Sportswear Co FRA:CUW
78 GF Score
Price €49.60
GF Value €70.16
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What is Columbia Sportswear Co Liabilities-to-Assets?

Columbia Sportswear Co FRA:CUW +2.48% 78 Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.43 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:CUW with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €70.16. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Liabilities-to-Assets is a solvency ratio indicating how much of the company’s assets are made of liabilities, calculated as total liabilities divided by total asset. Columbia Sportswear Co's Total Liabilities for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,038 Mil. Columbia Sportswear Co's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €2,429 Mil. Therefore, Columbia Sportswear Co's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.43.


Columbia Sportswear Co  (FRA:CUW) Liabilities-to-Assets Explanation

Liabilities-to-Assets is a solvency ratio indicating how much of the company’s assets are made of liabilities. It can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A high Liabilities-to-Assets ratio (more leveraged) suggests that the company might have potential solvency problems, or even a signal of financial distress. Conversely, a low Liabilities-to-Assets ratio usually indicates a healthy financial situation. However, it may also suggest that the company is not expanding or not making good use of debt.


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Columbia Sportswear Co Liabilities-to-Assets Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Columbia Sportswear Co's Liabilities-to-Assets 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 Liabilities-to-Assets Chart

Columbia Sportswear Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Liabilities-to-Assets
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.35 0.37 0.34 0.40 0.42

Columbia Sportswear Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Liabilities-to-Assets Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.43 0.39 0.42 0.38 0.43

FRA:CUW vs UAA, PVH, ZGN: Liabilities-to-Assets Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Columbia Sportswear Co's Liabilities-to-Assets, along with its competitors' market caps and Liabilities-to-Assets 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 Liabilities-to-Assets vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Columbia Sportswear Co's Liabilities-to-Assets distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Columbia Sportswear Co's Liabilities-to-Assets falls into.


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Columbia Sportswear Co Liabilities-to-Assets Calculation

Liabilities-to-Assets ratio measures the portion of the total liabilities to the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.

Liabilities-to-Assets ratio is calculated by dividing total liabilities by total asset.

Columbia Sportswear Co's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Liabilities-to-Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )=Total Liabilities/Total Assets
=1040.471/2500.933
=0.42

Columbia Sportswear Co's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Liabilities-to-Assets (Q: Jun. 2026 )=Total Liabilities/Total Assets
=1038.394/2428.585
=0.43

* 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 Liabilities-to-Assets →
What does a Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.43 mean?
Columbia Sportswear Co (FRA:CUW) has a Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.43 as of Jun. 2026. Liabilities-to-Assets equals total liabilities divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Columbia Sportswear Co and its competitors.
Is Columbia Sportswear Co's Liabilities-to-Assets too high?
Columbia Sportswear Co's current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.43. Overall, Columbia Sportswear Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Columbia Sportswear Co's Liabilities-to-Assets compare to UAA and PVH?
Columbia Sportswear Co's Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.43 can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Liabilities-to-Assets for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Liabilities-to-Assets depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry context. However, Liabilities-to-Assets 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 Liabilities-to-Assets mean?
A high Liabilities-to-Assets can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Liabilities-to-Assets equals total liabilities divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Columbia Sportswear Co and its competitors. Columbia Sportswear Co's current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.43. 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 Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.43. The stock's GF Value™ is €70.16, compared to a current price of €49.60 — trading 29.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.43. Columbia Sportswear Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Liabilities-to-Assets calculated?
Liabilities-to-Assets is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Columbia Sportswear Co (FRA:CUW), the current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.43 as of Jun. 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 €49.60 is trading 29.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €70.16.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CUW:

  • Liabilities-to-Assets: 0.43
  • GF Value™: €70.16 vs. price of €49.60 (29.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 2 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges COLM:USA
Address 14375 Northwest Science Park Drive, Portland, OR, USA, 97229
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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