Columbia Sportswear CoCOLM +0.88%82 ROA % is 5.00% as of Mar. 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 9.17. GuruFocus rates COLM with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $85.03 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,070 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks better than 79.53% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Columbia Sportswear Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $137 Mil.
Columbia Sportswear Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,746 Mil. Therefore, Columbia Sportswear Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Columbia Sportswear Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
COLM'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.75 Med: 9.17 Max: 12.47
Current: 6.13
During the past 13 years, Columbia Sportswear Co's highest ROA % was 12.47%. The lowest was 3.75%. And the median was 9.17%.
Columbia Sportswear Co (NAS:COLM) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
* 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 ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Columbia Sportswear Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Columbia Sportswear Co's ROA % 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets 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.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Columbia Sportswear Co (COLM) has a ROA % of 5.00% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Columbia Sportswear Co and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 9.17. Over the past decade, Columbia Sportswear Co's ROA % has ranged from 3.75 to 12.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks #219 out of 1070 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 20.5%.
Is Columbia Sportswear Co's ROA % too high?
Columbia Sportswear Co's current ROA % of 5.00% is 45% below median its 10-year median of 9.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.75 to a high of 12.47. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median ROA % is 1.94. Columbia Sportswear Co's value of 5.00% is 157.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks #219 out of 1070 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Columbia Sportswear Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Columbia Sportswear Co's ROA % compare to ZGN and KTB?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Columbia Sportswear Co ranks #219 out of 1070 companies for ROA %. This places Columbia Sportswear Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 1.94. Columbia Sportswear Co's value of 5.00% is 157.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Columbia Sportswear Co's own ROA % has ranged from 3.75 to 12.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.17 vs. the industry median of 1.94, 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 ROA % for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median ROA % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 1.94, based on 1,070 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Columbia Sportswear Co's current ROA % of 5.00% is 157.7% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Columbia Sportswear Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median ROA % is 1.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Columbia Sportswear Co's current ROA % is 5.00%, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 9.17. 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 (COLM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $85.03, compared to a current price of $64.53 — trading 24.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 5.00%, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 9.17 and 157.7% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 1.94. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Columbia Sportswear Co (COLM), the current ROA % is 5.00% 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 (COLM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Columbia Sportswear Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $64.53 is trading 24.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $85.03.
GuruFocus considers Columbia Sportswear Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for COLM:
ROA %: 5.00% (45% below median its 10-year median of 9.17)
GF Value™: $85.03 vs. price of $64.53 (24.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 157.7% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#219 of 1070)
No single metric tells the full story. See the COLM 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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