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Columbia Banking SystemFRA:CM6 -0.69%51 PE Ratio (TTM) is 13.24 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 11.81. 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 1,446 Banks companies, Columbia Banking System ranks worse than 60.86% on this metric.
The PE Ratio (TTM), or Price-to-Earnings ratio, or P/E Ratio, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Earnings per Share (Diluted). As of today (2026-07-21), Columbia Banking System's share price is
€28.60.
Columbia Banking System's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.16. Therefore, Columbia Banking System's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 13.24.
Warning Sign:
Columbia Banking System Inc stock PE Ratio (=13.07) is close to 2-year high of 14.19.
The historical rank and industry rank for Columbia Banking System's PE Ratio (TTM) or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CM6'
s PE Ratio (TTM) Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.58 Med: 11.81 Max: 17.2
Current: 13.07
During the past 13 years, the highest PE Ratio (TTM) of Columbia Banking System was 17.20. The lowest was 7.58. And the median was 11.81.
FRA:CM6's PE Ratio (TTM) is ranked worse than 60.86% of 1446
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 11.805
vs FRA:CM6: 13.07
During the past 13 years, Columbia Banking System's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 80.80% per year. The lowest was -47.30% per year. And the median was 8.40% per year.
Columbia Banking System (FRA:CM6) PE Ratio (TTM) Explanation
The PE Ratio (TTM) can be viewed as the number of years it takes for the company to earn back the price you pay for the stock. For example, if a company earns $2 a share per year, and the stock is traded at $30, the PE Ratio (TTM) is 15. Therefore it takes 15 years for the company to earn back the $30 you paid for its stock, assuming the earnings stays constant over the next 15 years.
In real business, earnings never stay constant. If a company can grow its earnings, it takes fewer years for the company to earn back the price you pay for the stock. If a company's earnings decline it takes more years. As a shareholder, you want the company to earn back the price you pay as soon as possible. Therefore, lower P/E stocks are more attractive than higher P/E stocks so long as the PE Ratio (TTM) is positive. Also for stocks with the same PE Ratio (TTM), the one with faster growth business is more attractive.
If a company loses money, the PE Ratio (TTM) becomes meaningless.
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio (TTM) divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a PE Ratio (TTM) equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a PE Ratio (TTM) of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a PE Ratio (TTM) of 10.
Because the PE Ratio (TTM) measures how long it takes to earn back the price you pay, the PE Ratio (TTM) can be applied to the stocks across different industries. That is why it is the one of the most important and widely used indicators for the valuation of stocks.
Investors need to be aware that the PE Ratio (TTM) can be misleading a lot of times, especially when the underlying business is cyclical and unpredictable. As Peter Lynch pointed out, cyclical businesses have higher profit margins at the peaks of the business cycles. Their earnings are high and PE Ratio (TTM)s are artificially low. It is usually a bad idea to buy a cyclical business when the PE Ratio (TTM) is low. A better ratio to identify the time to buy a cyclical businesses is the PS Ratio .
PE Ratio (TTM) can also be affected by non-recurring-items such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio (TTM).
Columbia Banking System PE Ratio (TTM) Related Terms
Columbia Banking System PE Ratio (TTM) 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.
FRA:CM6 vs WAL, CFR, SSB: PE Ratio (TTM) Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Columbia Banking System's PE Ratio (TTM), along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio (TTM) 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 PE Ratio (TTM) vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Columbia Banking System's PE Ratio (TTM) distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Columbia Banking System's PE Ratio (TTM) falls into.
Columbia Banking System PE Ratio (TTM) Calculation
The PE Ratio (TTM), or Price-to-Earnings ratio, or P/E Ratio, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Earnings per Share (Diluted). It is the most widely used ratio in the valuation of stocks.
Columbia Banking System's Share Price of today is €28.60.
Columbia Banking System's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €2.16.
* 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:
There are at least three kinds of PE Ratio (TTM)s used by different investors. They are Trailing Twelve Month PE Ratio (TTM) or PE Ratio (TTM) (TTM), Forward PE Ratio, or PE Ratio without NRI. A new PE Ratio (TTM) based on inflation-adjusted normalized PE Ratio (TTM) is called Shiller PE Ratio, after Yale professor Robert Shiller.
In the calculation of PE Ratio (TTM), the earnings per share used are the earnings per share over the past 12 months. For Forward PE Ratio, the earnings are the expected earnings for the next twelve months. In the case of PE Ratio without NRI, the reported earnings less the non-recurring items are used.
For Shiller PE Ratio, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, Shiller PE Ratio is also called PE10.
Columbia Banking System (FRA:CM6) has a PE Ratio (TTM) of 13.24 as of Jul. 21, 2026. Trailing 12-month P/E ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's trailing 12-month earnings per share. View historical data on Columbia Banking System and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 11.81. Over the past decade, Columbia Banking System's PE Ratio (TTM) has ranged from 7.58 to 17.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Columbia Banking System ranks #880 out of 1446 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 60.9%.
Is Columbia Banking System's PE Ratio (TTM) too high?
Columbia Banking System's current PE Ratio (TTM) of 13.24 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 11.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.58 to a high of 17.20. The Banks industry median PE Ratio (TTM) is 11.81. Columbia Banking System's value of 13.24 is 12.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Columbia Banking System ranks #880 out of 1446 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 PE Ratio (TTM) compare to WAL and CFR?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Columbia Banking System ranks #880 out of 1446 companies for PE Ratio (TTM). This places Columbia Banking System in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PE Ratio (TTM) is 11.81. Columbia Banking System's value of 13.24 is 12.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Columbia Banking System's own PE Ratio (TTM) has ranged from 7.58 to 17.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.81 vs. the industry median of 11.81, 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 PE Ratio (TTM) for a Banks company?
The median PE Ratio (TTM) among Banks companies is 11.81, based on 1,446 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PE Ratio (TTM) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PE Ratio (TTM) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Columbia Banking System's current PE Ratio (TTM) of 13.24 is 12.2% 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 PE Ratio (TTM) mean?
A high PE Ratio (TTM) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Trailing 12-month P/E ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's trailing 12-month earnings per share. View historical data on Columbia Banking System and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median PE Ratio (TTM) is 11.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Columbia Banking System's current PE Ratio (TTM) is 13.24, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 11.81. 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 PE Ratio (TTM) is 13.24, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 11.81 and 12.2% above the Banks industry median of 11.81. 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 PE Ratio (TTM) calculated?
PE Ratio (TTM) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Columbia Banking System (FRA:CM6), the current PE Ratio (TTM) is 13.24 as of Jul. 21, 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:
PE Ratio (TTM): 13.24 (12% above median its 10-year median of 11.81)
GF Value™: €21.45 vs. price of €28.60 (33.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.2% above the Banks median (#880 of 1446)
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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