Columbia Sportswear CoFRA:CUW 82 PB Ratio is 2.07 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 2.79. GuruFocus rates FRA:CUW with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €73.13. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,005 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks worse than 73.43% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Columbia Sportswear Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Columbia Sportswear Co was 35.10% per year. The lowest was 0.90% per year. And the median was 6.85% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Columbia Sportswear Co (FRA:CUW) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
* 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 PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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 Sportswear Co PB Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Columbia Sportswear Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Columbia Sportswear Co's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Columbia Sportswear Co (FRA:CUW) has a PB Ratio of 2.07 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Columbia Sportswear Co and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 2.79. Over the past decade, Columbia Sportswear Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.60 to 4.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks #738 out of 1005 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 73.4%.
Is Columbia Sportswear Co's PB Ratio too high?
Columbia Sportswear Co's current PB Ratio of 2.07 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 2.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.60 to a high of 4.36. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median PB Ratio is 1.09. Columbia Sportswear Co's value of 2.07 is 89.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks #738 out of 1005 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 PB Ratio compare to ZGN and KTB?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks #738 out of 1005 companies for PB Ratio. This places Columbia Sportswear Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.09. Columbia Sportswear Co's value of 2.07 is 89.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Columbia Sportswear Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.60 to 4.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.79 vs. the industry median of 1.09, 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 PB Ratio for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median PB Ratio among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 1.09, based on 1,005 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Columbia Sportswear Co's current PB Ratio of 2.07 is 89.9% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Columbia Sportswear Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Columbia Sportswear Co's current PB Ratio is 2.07, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 2.79. 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 PB Ratio of 2.07. The stock's GF Value™ is €73.13, compared to a current price of €55.50 — trading 24.1% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.07, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 2.79 and 89.9% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 1.09. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Columbia Sportswear Co (FRA:CUW), the current PB Ratio is 2.07 as of Jun. 25, 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 €55.50 is trading 24.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €73.13.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CUW:
PB Ratio: 2.07 (26% below median its 10-year median of 2.79)
GF Value™: €73.13 vs. price of €55.50 (24.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 89.9% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#738 of 1005)
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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