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Columbia Banking SystemCOLB +0.66%72 OCF Yield % is 14.78 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 13.16. GuruFocus rates COLB with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.53 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,497 Banks companies, Columbia Banking System ranks better than 70.14% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
Columbia Banking System OCF Yield % Related Terms
Columbia Banking System OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Columbia Banking System's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Columbia Banking System's OCF Yield % 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 Banking System (COLB) has a OCF Yield % of 14.78 as of Aug. 09, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Columbia Banking System and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 13.16. Over the past decade, Columbia Banking System's OCF Yield % has ranged from 7.48 to 39.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Columbia Banking System ranks #447 out of 1497 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 29.9%.
Is Columbia Banking System's OCF Yield % too high?
Columbia Banking System's current OCF Yield % of 14.78 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 13.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.48 to a high of 39.98. The Banks industry median OCF Yield % is 9.03. Columbia Banking System's value of 14.78 is 63.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Columbia Banking System ranks #447 out of 1497 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 OCF Yield % compare to PB and BOKF?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Columbia Banking System ranks #447 out of 1497 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts Columbia Banking System in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 9.03. Columbia Banking System's value of 14.78 is 63.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Columbia Banking System's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 7.48 to 39.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.16 vs. the industry median of 9.03, Columbia Banking System 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 Yield % for a Banks company?
The median OCF Yield % among Banks companies is 9.03, based on 1,497 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Columbia Banking System's current OCF Yield % of 14.78 is 63.7% 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 Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Columbia Banking System and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median OCF Yield % is 9.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Columbia Banking System's current OCF Yield % is 14.78, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 13.16. 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 $25.53, compared to a current price of $31.23 — trading 22.3% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 14.78, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 13.16 and 63.7% above the Banks industry median of 9.03. 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 OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Columbia Banking System (COLB), the current OCF Yield % is 14.78 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 22.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.53.
GuruFocus considers Columbia Banking System to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for COLB:
OCF Yield %: 14.78 (12% above median its 10-year median of 13.16)
GF Value™: $25.53 vs. price of $31.23 (22.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 63.7% above the Banks median (#447 of 1497)
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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