Columbia Banking System (FRA:CM6) Stock Based Compensation: €27 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:CM6 Columbia Banking System Inc FRA:CM6
51 GF Score
Price €28.60
GF Value €21.45
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Columbia Banking System Stock Based Compensation?

Columbia Banking System FRA:CM6 51 Stock Based Compensation is €27 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Columbia Banking System's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €9 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €27 Mil.

Columbia Banking System Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Columbia Banking System Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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Columbia Banking System Stock Based Compensation Chart

Columbia Banking System Annual Data
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Columbia Banking System Quarterly Data
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Columbia Banking System Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €27 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of €27 Mil mean?
Columbia Banking System (FRA:CM6) has a Stock Based Compensation of €27 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Columbia Banking System and its competitors.
Is Columbia Banking System's Stock Based Compensation too high?
Columbia Banking System's current Stock Based Compensation is €27 Mil. 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 Stock Based Compensation compare to WAL and CFR?
Columbia Banking System's Stock Based Compensation of €27 Mil can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Stock Based Compensation for a Banks company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Banks industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Columbia Banking System and its competitors. Columbia Banking System's current Stock Based Compensation is €27 Mil. 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 Stock Based Compensation is €27 Mil. 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 Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Columbia Banking System (FRA:CM6), the current Stock Based Compensation is €27 Mil 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:

  • Stock Based Compensation: €27 Mil
  • GF Value™: €21.45 vs. price of €28.60 (33.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 8 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges COLB:USA
Address 1301 A Street, Tacoma, WA, USA, 98402-4200
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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