Columbia Sportswear Co has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.
GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:
1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank
A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.
Columbia Sportswear Co Profitability Rank Related Terms
BSP:C2SW34 vs PVH, ZGN, UAA: Profitability Rank Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Columbia Sportswear Co's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability 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 Profitability Rank vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Columbia Sportswear Co's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Columbia Sportswear Co's Profitability Rank falls into.
Columbia Sportswear Co Profitability Rank Calculation
GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.
The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.
Columbia Sportswear Co has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.
Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
* 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 Sportswear Co (BSP:C2SW34) has a Profitability Rank of 8 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Columbia Sportswear Co and its competitors.
Is Columbia Sportswear Co's Profitability Rank too high?
Columbia Sportswear Co's current Profitability Rank is 8. Overall, Columbia Sportswear Co has a GF Score™ of 23/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Columbia Sportswear Co's Profitability Rank compare to PVH and ZGN?
Columbia Sportswear Co's Profitability Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry context. However, Profitability 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Columbia Sportswear Co and its competitors. Columbia Sportswear Co's current Profitability Rank is 8. 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 (BSP:C2SW34) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$43.81, compared to a current price of R$32.91 — trading 24.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 8. Columbia Sportswear Co's overall GF Score™ is 23/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Columbia Sportswear Co (BSP:C2SW34), the current Profitability Rank is 8 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 Sportswear Co (BSP:C2SW34) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Columbia Sportswear Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$32.91 is trading 24.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$43.81.
GuruFocus considers Columbia Sportswear Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:C2SW34:
Profitability Rank: 8
GF Value™: R$43.81 vs. price of R$32.91 (24.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:C2SW34 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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