Columbia Sportswear Co (FRA:CUW) ROCE %: 8.04% (As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:CUW Columbia Sportswear Co FRA:CUW
82 GF Score
Price €55.50
GF Value €73.13
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What is Columbia Sportswear Co ROCE %?

Columbia Sportswear Co FRA:CUW 82 ROCE % is 8.04% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:CUW with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €73.13. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Columbia Sportswear Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.04%.

Columbia Sportswear Co  (FRA:CUW) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Columbia Sportswear Co ROCE % Related Terms

Columbia Sportswear Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Columbia Sportswear Co's ROCE % 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 Sportswear Co ROCE % Chart

Columbia Sportswear Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Columbia Sportswear Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Columbia Sportswear Co ROCE % Calculation

Columbia Sportswear Co's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=201.577/( ( (2841.378 - 732.05) + (2500.933 - 649.735) )/ 2 )
=201.577/( (2109.328+1851.198)/ 2 )
=201.577/1980.263
=10.18 %

Columbia Sportswear Co's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=145.296/( ( (2500.933 - 649.735) + (2217.502 - 455.932) )/ 2 )
=145.296/( ( 1851.198 + 1761.57 )/ 2 )
=145.296/1806.384
=8.04 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT 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.

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What does a ROCE % of 8.04% mean?
Columbia Sportswear Co (FRA:CUW) has a ROCE % of 8.04% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Columbia Sportswear Co's ROCE % too high?
Columbia Sportswear Co's current ROCE % is 8.04%. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median ROCE % is 6.14. Columbia Sportswear Co's value of 8.04% is 30.9% above this industry median. Overall, Columbia Sportswear Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Columbia Sportswear Co's ROCE % compare to ZGN and KTB?
Columbia Sportswear Co's ROCE % of 8.04% can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.14. Columbia Sportswear Co's value of 8.04% is 30.9% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median ROCE % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 6.14, based on 1,041 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Columbia Sportswear Co's current ROCE % of 8.04% is 30.9% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median ROCE % is 6.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Columbia Sportswear Co's current ROCE % is 8.04%. 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?
Columbia Sportswear Co (FRA:CUW) has a current ROCE % of 8.04%. The stock's GF Value™ is €73.13, compared to a current price of €55.50 — trading 24.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 8.04% and 30.9% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 6.14. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Columbia Sportswear Co (FRA:CUW), the current ROCE % is 8.04% 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 (FRA:CUW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Columbia Sportswear Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €55.50 is trading 24.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €73.13.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CUW:

  • ROCE %: 8.04%
  • GF Value™: €73.13 vs. price of €55.50 (24.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 30.9% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median

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.
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