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Columbia Sportswear CoSTU:CUW -0.40%85 OCF Margin % is 18.72% as of Jun. 2026, which is 67% above its 10-year median of 11.19. GuruFocus rates STU:CUW with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €69.87. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,040 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks better than 70.77% on this metric.
* 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 Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Columbia Sportswear Co's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Columbia Sportswear Co's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Columbia Sportswear Co's OCF Margin % 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.
Columbia Sportswear Co (STU:CUW) has a OCF Margin % of 18.72% as of Jun. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Columbia Sportswear Co and its competitors. This is 67% above median its historical median of 11.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks #304 out of 1040 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 29.2%.
Is Columbia Sportswear Co's OCF Margin % too high?
Columbia Sportswear Co's current OCF Margin % of 18.72% is 67% above median its 10-year median of 11.19. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median OCF Margin % is 6.29. Columbia Sportswear Co's value of 18.72% is 197.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks #304 out of 1040 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Columbia Sportswear Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Columbia Sportswear Co's OCF Margin % compare to UAA and PVH?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks #304 out of 1040 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Columbia Sportswear Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 6.29. Columbia Sportswear Co's value of 18.72% is 197.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.19 vs. the industry median of 6.29, Columbia Sportswear Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good OCF Margin % for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median OCF Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 6.29, based on 1,040 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Columbia Sportswear Co's current OCF Margin % of 18.72% is 197.6% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Columbia Sportswear Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median OCF Margin % is 6.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Columbia Sportswear Co's current OCF Margin % is 18.72%, which is 67% above median its own 10-year median of 11.19. 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 (STU:CUW) has a current OCF Margin % of 18.72%. The stock's GF Value™ is €69.87, compared to a current price of €49.40 — trading 29.3% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 18.72%, which is 67% above median its 10-year median of 11.19 and 197.6% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 6.29. Columbia Sportswear Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Columbia Sportswear Co (STU:CUW), the current OCF Margin % is 18.72% 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 (STU:CUW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Columbia Sportswear Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €49.40 is trading 29.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €69.87.
Key valuation signals for STU:CUW:
OCF Margin %: 18.72% (67% above median its 10-year median of 11.19)
GF Value™: €69.87 vs. price of €49.40 (29.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 197.6% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#304 of 1040)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU: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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