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Columbia Banking SystemFRA:CM6 -0.69%51 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 13.86% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 13.16. 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 1,521 Banks companies, Columbia Banking System ranks better than 65.35% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Columbia Banking System's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €664 Mil. Columbia Banking System's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €4,794 Mil. Therefore, Columbia Banking System's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.86%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Columbia Banking System's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CM6'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -61.08 Med: 13.16 Max: 16.13
Current: 13.63
During the past 13 years, Columbia Banking System's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 16.13%. The lowest was -61.08%. And the median was 13.16%.
FRA:CM6's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 65.35% of 1521
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 11.24
vs FRA:CM6: 13.63
Columbia Banking System (FRA:CM6) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Columbia Banking System Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Columbia Banking System Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Columbia Banking System's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
FRA:CM6 vs WAL, CFR, SSB: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Columbia Banking System's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Columbia Banking System's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Columbia Banking System's Return-on-Tangible-Equity falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 13.86% mean?
Columbia Banking System (FRA:CM6) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 13.86% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Columbia Banking System and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Columbia Banking System ranks #527 out of 1521 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 34.6%.
Is Columbia Banking System's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Columbia Banking System's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 13.86% is near median its 10-year median of 13.16. The Banks industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.24. Columbia Banking System's value of 13.86% is 23.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Columbia Banking System ranks #527 out of 1521 companies in the Banks industry, which is above 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to WAL and CFR?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Columbia Banking System ranks #527 out of 1521 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Columbia Banking System in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.24. Columbia Banking System's value of 13.86% is 23.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.16 vs. the industry median of 11.24, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity for a Banks company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Banks companies is 11.24, based on 1,521 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Columbia Banking System's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 13.86% is 23.3% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Columbia Banking System and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Columbia Banking System's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 13.86%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.16. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 13.86%, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.16 and 23.3% above the Banks industry median of 11.24. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Columbia Banking System (FRA:CM6), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 13.86% 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:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 13.86% (near median its 10-year median of 13.16)
GF Value™: €21.45 vs. price of €28.60 (33.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.3% above the Banks median (#527 of 1521)
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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