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Columbia Banking SystemFRA:CM6 -0.69%51 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.51 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 0.47. GuruFocus rates FRA:CM6 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of €21.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,171 Banks companies, Columbia Banking System ranks worse than 71.56% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Columbia Banking System's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.51.
The historical rank and industry rank for Columbia Banking System's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CM6'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15 Med: 0.47 Max: 0.55
Current: 0.23
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Columbia Banking System was 0.55. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.47.
FRA:CM6's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 71.56% of 1171
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.32
vs FRA:CM6: 0.23
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Columbia Banking System was 6.93%. The lowest was 1.39%. And the median was 5.04%.
During the past 12 months, Columbia Banking System's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.40% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Columbia Banking System (FRA:CM6) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Columbia Banking System Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Columbia Banking System Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Columbia Banking System's Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Banking System Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
FRA:CM6 vs WAL, CFR, SSB: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Columbia Banking System's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Columbia Banking System's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Columbia Banking System's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Columbia Banking System Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Columbia Banking System's Dividend Payout Ratio 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 (FRA:CM6) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.51 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Columbia Banking System and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.47. Over the past decade, Columbia Banking System's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Columbia Banking System ranks #838 out of 1171 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 71.6%.
Is Columbia Banking System's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Columbia Banking System's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.51 is near median its 10-year median of 0.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 0.55. The Banks industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Columbia Banking System's value of 0.51 is 59.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Columbia Banking System ranks #838 out of 1171 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Columbia Banking System has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Columbia Banking System's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to WAL and CFR?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Columbia Banking System ranks #838 out of 1171 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Columbia Banking System in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Columbia Banking System's value of 0.51 is 59.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Columbia Banking System's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.47 vs. the industry median of 0.32, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Banks company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Banks companies is 0.32, based on 1,171 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Columbia Banking System's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.51 is 59.4% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Columbia Banking System and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Columbia Banking System's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.51, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.47. 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 (FRA:CM6) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €21.45, compared to a current price of €28.60 — trading 33.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.51, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.47 and 59.4% above the Banks industry median of 0.32. Columbia Banking System's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Columbia Banking System (FRA:CM6), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.51 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 Banking System (FRA:CM6) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Columbia Banking System stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €28.60 is trading 33.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €21.45.
GuruFocus considers Columbia Banking System to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CM6:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.51 (near median its 10-year median of 0.47)
GF Value™: €21.45 vs. price of €28.60 (33.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 59.4% above the Banks median (#838 of 1171)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CM6 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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