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Columbia Banking SystemFRA:CM6 -0.69%51 Dividend Yield % is 3.35% as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 5.04. 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 1,254 Banks companies, Columbia Banking System ranks better than 72.41% on this metric.
As of today (2026-07-21), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Columbia Banking System is 3.35%.
Warning Sign:
Columbia Banking System Inc stock Dividend Yield % is close to 1-year low.
The historical rank and industry rank for Columbia Banking System's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CM6'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.39 Med: 5.04 Max: 6.93
Current: 3.35
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Columbia Banking System was 6.93%. The lowest was 1.39%. And the median was 5.04%.
FRA:CM6's Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 72.41% of 1254
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.02
vs FRA:CM6: 3.35
During the past 12 months, Columbia Banking System's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.40% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Columbia Banking System (FRA:CM6) Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
* 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.
FRA:CM6 vs WAL, CFR, SSB: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Columbia Banking System's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % 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 Dividend Yield % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Columbia Banking System's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Columbia Banking System's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Columbia Banking System Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Columbia Banking System Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.370000
2026-05-29
2026-05-29
2026-06-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:EUR 0.856000
USD 0.370000
2026-02-27
2026-02-27
2026-03-16
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:EUR 0.846000
USD 0.370000
2025-11-28
2025-11-28
2025-12-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:EUR 0.865000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
* 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 (FRA:CM6) has a Dividend Yield % of 3.35% as of Jul. 21, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Columbia Banking System and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 5.04. Over the past decade, Columbia Banking System's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 1.39 to 6.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Columbia Banking System ranks #346 out of 1254 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 27.6%.
Is Columbia Banking System's Dividend Yield % too high?
Columbia Banking System's current Dividend Yield % of 3.35% is 34% below median its 10-year median of 5.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.39 to a high of 6.93. The Banks industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.02. Columbia Banking System's value of 3.35% is 10.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Columbia Banking System ranks #346 out of 1254 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 Dividend Yield % compare to WAL and CFR?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Columbia Banking System ranks #346 out of 1254 companies for Dividend Yield %. This puts Columbia Banking System in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.02. Columbia Banking System's value of 3.35% is 10.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Columbia Banking System's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 1.39 to 6.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.04 vs. the industry median of 3.02, 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 Dividend Yield % for a Banks company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Banks companies is 3.02, based on 1,254 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Columbia Banking System's current Dividend Yield % of 3.35% is 10.9% 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 Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Columbia Banking System and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 3.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Columbia Banking System's current Dividend Yield % is 3.35%, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 5.04. 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 Dividend Yield % is 3.35%, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 5.04 and 10.9% above the Banks industry median of 3.02. 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 Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Columbia Banking System (FRA:CM6), the current Dividend Yield % is 3.35% as of Jul. 21, 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:
Dividend Yield %: 3.35% (34% below median its 10-year median of 5.04)
GF Value™: €21.45 vs. price of €28.60 (33.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.9% above the Banks median (#346 of 1254)
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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