Columbia Sportswear Co (FRA:CUW) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


FRA:CUW Columbia Sportswear Co FRA:CUW
82 GF Score
Price €53.50
GF Value €71.48
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Columbia Sportswear Co Moat Score?

Columbia Sportswear Co FRA:CUW 82 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:CUW with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €71.48. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,144 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks better than 99.39% on this metric.

Columbia Sportswear Co has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Columbia Sportswear Co has Narrow Moat: Columbia Sportswear has a strong narrow moat with a well-recognized brand and customer loyalty. It benefits from economies of scale and a robust distribution network, but lacks significant regulatory barriers or pricing power.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Columbia Sportswear Co might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Columbia Sportswear Co  (FRA:CUW) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Columbia Sportswear Co Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:CUW vs PVH, ZGN, UAA: Moat Score Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Columbia Sportswear Co's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Columbia Sportswear Co (FRA:CUW) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks #7 out of 1144 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 0.59999999999999%.
Is Columbia Sportswear Co's Moat Score too high?
Columbia Sportswear Co's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks #7 out of 1144 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Moat Score compare to PVH and ZGN?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks #7 out of 1144 companies for Moat Score. This places Columbia Sportswear Co in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Columbia Sportswear Co's current Moat Score is 6. 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 Moat Score of 6. The stock's GF Value™ is €71.48, compared to a current price of €53.50 — trading 25.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Columbia Sportswear Co (FRA:CUW), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 02, 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 €53.50 is trading 25.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €71.48.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CUW:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €71.48 vs. price of €53.50 (25.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 7 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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