Columbia Sportswear Co (FRA:CUW) Growth Rank: 4 (As of Aug. 20, 2026) — 50% Below Median

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FRA:CUW Columbia Sportswear Co FRA:CUW
78 GF Score
Price €49.40
GF Value €66.61
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Columbia Sportswear Co Growth Rank?

Columbia Sportswear Co FRA:CUW -2.18% 78 Growth Rank is 4 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:CUW with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €66.61 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Columbia Sportswear Co has the Growth Rank of 4.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

Columbia Sportswear Co Growth Rank Related Terms

FRA:CUW vs UAA, PVH, ZGN: Growth Rank Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Columbia Sportswear Co's Growth Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Columbia Sportswear Co's Growth Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Columbia Sportswear Co's Growth Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 4 mean?
Columbia Sportswear Co (FRA:CUW) has a Growth Rank of 4 as of Aug. 20, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Columbia Sportswear Co and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Columbia Sportswear Co's Growth Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 10.00.
Is Columbia Sportswear Co's Growth Rank too high?
Columbia Sportswear Co's current Growth Rank of 4 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Columbia Sportswear Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Columbia Sportswear Co's Growth Rank compare to UAA and PVH?
Columbia Sportswear Co's Growth Rank of 4 can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. Historically, Columbia Sportswear Co's own Growth Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Growth Rank for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry context. However, Growth Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Columbia Sportswear Co and its competitors. Columbia Sportswear Co's current Growth Rank is 4, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 8.00. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Columbia Sportswear Co (FRA:CUW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €66.61, compared to a current price of €49.40 — trading 25.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 4, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Columbia Sportswear Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Columbia Sportswear Co (FRA:CUW), the current Growth Rank is 4 as of Aug. 20, 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 €49.40 is trading 25.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €66.61. GuruFocus considers Columbia Sportswear Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CUW:

  • Growth Rank: 4 (50% below median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: €66.61 vs. price of €49.40 (25.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 3 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges COLM:USA
Address 14375 Northwest Science Park Drive, Portland, OR, USA, 97229
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.
78GF Score

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