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Columbia Banking System's quarterly market cap
declined
from Dec. 2025 ($8,257 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($7,942 Mil) but then
increased
from Mar. 2026 ($7,942 Mil) to Jun. 2026 ($9,064 Mil).
Columbia Banking System's annual market cap
increased
from Dec. 2023 ($5,565 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($5,660 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($5,660 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($8,257 Mil).
Enterprise Value is the theoretical takeover price. It is more comprehensive than market capitalization (market cap), which only includes common equity. Enterprise Value is calculated as the market cap plus debt and minority interest and preferred shares, minus total cash and cash equivalents. Columbia Banking System's Enterprise Value for Today is $11,767 Mil.
Columbia Banking System (NAS:COLB) Market Cap Explanation
Market cap is not the real price you pay for a company. If you buy the company and become its owner, you become the owner of the cash the company has, and you also assume the companys debt. The real price you pay is the Enterprise Value.
Warren Buffett uses the ratio of total market cap of all public traded companies over GDP to measure if the market is expensive. As of April 2012, the US total market cap is about $14.7 trillion, while the US GDP is about $15 trillion. The market was modestly overvalued.
Columbia Banking System Market Cap Related Terms
Columbia Banking System Market Cap 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 Banks - Regional subindustry, Columbia Banking System's Market Cap, along with its competitors' market caps and Market Cap 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 Banking System Market Cap vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Columbia Banking System's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Columbia Banking System's Market Cap falls into.
Market cap is the short version of market capitalization. It is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
Columbia Banking System's Market Cap for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Banking System (COLB) has a Market Cap of $8,834 Mil as of Aug. 09, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Columbia Banking System and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Columbia Banking System ranks #226 out of 1541 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 14.7%.
Is Columbia Banking System's Market Cap too high?
Columbia Banking System's current Market Cap is $8,834 Mil. The Banks industry median Market Cap is 736.48. Columbia Banking System's value of $8,834 Mil is 1099.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Columbia Banking System ranks #226 out of 1541 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Columbia Banking System has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Columbia Banking System's Market Cap compare to PB and BOKF?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Columbia Banking System ranks #226 out of 1541 companies for Market Cap. This places Columbia Banking System in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Market Cap is 736.48. Columbia Banking System's value of $8,834 Mil is 1099.5% 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 Market Cap for a Banks company?
The median Market Cap among Banks companies is 736.48, based on 1,541 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Market Cap significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Market Cap should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Columbia Banking System's current Market Cap of $8,834 Mil is 1099.5% 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 Market Cap mean?
A high Market Cap can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Columbia Banking System and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Market Cap is 736.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Columbia Banking System's current Market Cap is $8,834 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 (COLB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.52, compared to a current price of $31.23 — trading 22.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Market Cap is $8,834 Mil and 1099.5% above the Banks industry median of 736.48. Columbia Banking System's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Market Cap calculated?
Market Cap is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Columbia Banking System (COLB), the current Market Cap is $8,834 Mil as of Aug. 09, 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 (COLB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Columbia Banking System stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $31.23 is trading 22.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.52.
GuruFocus considers Columbia Banking System to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for COLB:
Market Cap: $8,834 Mil
GF Value™: $25.52 vs. price of $31.23 (22.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1099.5% above the Banks median (#226 of 1541)
No single metric tells the full story. See the COLB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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