Richard Sloan from the University of Michigan was first to document what is referred to as the "accrual anomaly". His 1996 paper found that shares of companies with small or negative accruals vastly outperform (+10%) those of companies with large ones.
Columbia Sportswear Co's Sloan Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -5.64%.
As of Mar. 2026, Columbia Sportswear Co has a Sloan Ratio of -5.64%, indicating the company is in the safe zone and there is no funny business with accruals.
Columbia Sportswear Co (BSP:C2SW34) Sloan Ratio % Explanation
A former University of Michigan researcher, Richard Sloan's 1996 paper found that shares of companies with small or negative accruals vastly outperform (+10%) those of companies with large ones. In fact, for the 40-year period between 1962 and 2001, buying the lowest accrual companies and shorting the highest accrual companies resulted in an average annual compounded return of 18%, more than double the S&P 500's 7.4% annual return over the same period.
If the Sloan Ratio is between -10% and 10%, the company is in the safe zone and there is no funny business with accruals.
If the Sloan Ratio is less than between -25% and -10% on the negative side, and between 10% and 25% on the positive side, this is a warning stage of accrual build up.
If the Sloan Ratio is less than -25% or greater than 25%, and this ratio is consistent over several quarters or even years, be careful. Earnings are highly likely to be made up of accruals.
As of Mar. 2026, Columbia Sportswear Co has a Sloan Ratio of -5.64%, indicating the company is in the safe zone and there is no funny business with accruals.
Columbia Sportswear Co Sloan Ratio % Related Terms
Columbia Sportswear Co Sloan Ratio % Historical 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.
BSP:C2SW34 vs PVH, ZGN, UAA: Sloan Ratio % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Columbia Sportswear Co's Sloan Ratio %, along with its competitors' market caps and Sloan Ratio % 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 Sloan Ratio % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Columbia Sportswear Co's Sloan Ratio % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Columbia Sportswear Co's Sloan Ratio % falls into.
Earnings contain a lot of non cash earnings which is called accruals. The Sloan ratio is a way to identify firms with low non-cash or accrual-derived earnings relative to their cash flow.
Columbia Sportswear Co's Sloan Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Columbia Sportswear Co's Net Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was -56.545 (Jun. 2025 ) + 278.903 (Sep. 2025 ) + 508.291 (Dec. 2025 ) + 179.417 (Mar. 2026 ) = R$910.07 Mil.
Columbia Sportswear Co's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was -171.077 (Jun. 2025 ) + -1450.997 (Sep. 2025 ) + 3362.599 (Dec. 2025 ) + -405.514 (Mar. 2026 ) = R$1,335.01 Mil.
Columbia Sportswear Co's Cash Flow from Investing for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 953.95 (Jun. 2025 ) + 689.156 (Sep. 2025 ) + -1962.999 (Dec. 2025 ) + 651.467 (Mar. 2026 ) = R$331.57 Mil.
* 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 Sloan Ratio % of -5.64% as of Mar. 2026. Sloan ratio measures earnings quality based on the amount of accruals. View historical data on Columbia Sportswear Co and its competitors.
Is Columbia Sportswear Co's Sloan Ratio % too high?
Columbia Sportswear Co's current Sloan Ratio % is -5.64%. 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 Sloan Ratio % compare to PVH and ZGN?
Columbia Sportswear Co's Sloan Ratio % of -5.64% 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 Sloan Ratio % for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Sloan Ratio % depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry context. However, Sloan Ratio % 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 Sloan Ratio % mean?
A high Sloan Ratio % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Sloan ratio measures earnings quality based on the amount of accruals. View historical data on Columbia Sportswear Co and its competitors. Columbia Sportswear Co's current Sloan Ratio % is -5.64%. 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 Sloan Ratio % is -5.64%. 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 Sloan Ratio % calculated?
Sloan Ratio % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Columbia Sportswear Co (BSP:C2SW34), the current Sloan Ratio % is -5.64% 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:
Sloan Ratio %: -5.64%
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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