Columbia Sportswear CoFRA:CUW 82 Net Current Asset Value is €10.77 as of Mar. 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 5.36. GuruFocus rates FRA:CUW with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €74.08. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 628 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks worse than 66.72% on this metric.
In calculating the Net Current Asset Value (NCAV), Benjamin Graham means a company's current assets (such as cash, marketable securities, and inventories) minus its total liabilities (including preferred stock, minority interest, and long-term debt).
Columbia Sportswear Co's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €10.77.
The historical rank and industry rank for Columbia Sportswear Co's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CUW'
s Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.91 Med: 5.36 Max: 10.34
Current: 5.08
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Ratio of Columbia Sportswear Co was 10.34. The lowest was 3.91. And the median was 5.36.
FRA:CUW's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is ranked worse than 66.72% of 628
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 2.96
vs FRA:CUW: 5.08
Columbia Sportswear Co (FRA:CUW) Net Current Asset Value Explanation
Benjamin Graham first discussed net current asset value (NCAV) in the 1934 edition of "Security Analysis", which he coauthored with David Dodd. In the book, (net) current asset value is defined as:" current assets alone, minus all liabilities and claims ahead of the issue."
The common definition of NCAV is: NCAV = current assets – [total liabilities + minority interest + preferred stock]
Net current assets exclude not only the intangible assets but also the fixed and miscellaneous assets. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.
One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Grahams strategy produced similar results.
Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their Net-Net Working Capital. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.
Columbia Sportswear Co Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Columbia Sportswear Co Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Columbia Sportswear Co's Net Current Asset Value 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 Net Current Asset Value Chart
FRA:CUW vs PVH, ZGN, UAA: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Columbia Sportswear Co's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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 Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Columbia Sportswear Co's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Columbia Sportswear Co's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value falls into.
* 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.
What does a Net Current Asset Value of €10.77 mean?
Columbia Sportswear Co (FRA:CUW) has a Net Current Asset Value of €10.77 as of Mar. 2026. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Columbia Sportswear Co and its competitors. This is 101% above median its historical median of 5.36. Over the past decade, Columbia Sportswear Co's Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 3.91 to 10.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks #419 out of 628 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 66.7%.
Is Columbia Sportswear Co's Net Current Asset Value too high?
Columbia Sportswear Co's current Net Current Asset Value of €10.77 is 101% above median its 10-year median of 5.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.91 to a high of 10.34. Based on the distribution chart, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks #419 out of 628 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 Net Current Asset Value compare to PVH and ZGN?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks #419 out of 628 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Columbia Sportswear Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 2.96. Historically, Columbia Sportswear Co's own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 3.91 to 10.34 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Current Asset Value for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.96, based on 628 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Current Asset Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Current Asset Value 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 Net Current Asset Value mean?
A high Net Current Asset Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Columbia Sportswear Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 2.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Columbia Sportswear Co's current Net Current Asset Value is €10.77, which is 101% above median its own 10-year median of 5.36. 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 Net Current Asset Value of €10.77. The stock's GF Value™ is €74.08, compared to a current price of €55.00 — trading 25.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is €10.77, which is 101% above median its 10-year median of 5.36. 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 Net Current Asset Value calculated?
Net Current Asset Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Columbia Sportswear Co (FRA:CUW), the current Net Current Asset Value is €10.77 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 Sportswear Co (FRA:CUW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Columbia Sportswear Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €55.00 is trading 25.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €74.08.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CUW:
Net Current Asset Value: €10.77 (101% above median its 10-year median of 5.36)
GF Value™: €74.08 vs. price of €55.00 (25.8% below fair value)
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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