Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of -0.049x as of March 2026. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow ($-77.54 Million) by net assets ($1.58 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See how leveraged is Columbia Sportswear Company's balance sheet to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Columbia Sportswear Company - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1997–2025)
This chart illustrates how Columbia Sportswear Company's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Check earnings quality score of Columbia Sportswear Company to evaluate the quality of earnings relative to operating cash generation.
Columbia Sportswear Company Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Columbia Sportswear Company ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Sino-American Silicon Products
TWO:5483
|
0.054x |
|
Shenyang Jinshan Energy Co Ltd
SHG:600396
|
0.098x |
|
Fujian Sunner Development Co Ltd
SHE:002299
|
0.145x |
|
Alleima AB (publ)
ST:ALLEI
|
0.044x |
|
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd
NYSE:ZIM
|
0.069x |
|
Axtel S.A.B. de C.V
MX:AXTELCPO
|
0.053x |
|
Bandhan Bank Limited
NSE:BANDHANBNK
|
-0.330x |
|
Cinemark Holdings Inc
NYSE:CNK
|
0.233x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Columbia Sportswear Company (1997–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Columbia Sportswear Company from 1997 to 2025. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see COLM market cap overview.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $1.71 Billion | $282.90 Million | 0.165x | -40.03% |
| 2024-12-31 | $1.78 Billion | $491.04 Million | 0.276x | -15.95% |
| 2023-12-31 | $1.94 Billion | $636.30 Million | 0.328x | +2617.22% |
| 2022-12-31 | $1.94 Billion | $-25.24 Million | -0.013x | -107.32% |
| 2021-12-31 | $1.99 Billion | $354.41 Million | 0.178x | +18.27% |
| 2020-12-31 | $1.83 Billion | $276.08 Million | 0.151x | -2.40% |
| 2019-12-31 | $1.85 Billion | $285.45 Million | 0.154x | -9.90% |
| 2018-12-31 | $1.69 Billion | $289.57 Million | 0.171x | -17.03% |
| 2017-12-31 | $1.65 Billion | $341.13 Million | 0.206x | +18.66% |
| 2016-12-31 | $1.58 Billion | $275.17 Million | 0.174x | +159.02% |
| 2015-12-31 | $1.42 Billion | $95.11 Million | 0.067x | -51.00% |
| 2014-12-31 | $1.36 Billion | $185.78 Million | 0.137x | -37.38% |
| 2013-12-31 | $1.25 Billion | $274.27 Million | 0.219x | +71.72% |
| 2012-12-31 | $1.17 Billion | $148.67 Million | 0.127x | +114.73% |
| 2011-12-31 | $1.07 Billion | $63.80 Million | 0.059x | +152.96% |
| 2010-12-31 | $1.00 Billion | $23.52 Million | 0.023x | -89.08% |
| 2009-12-31 | $997.23 Million | $214.37 Million | 0.215x | +40.03% |
| 2008-12-31 | $944.09 Million | $144.93 Million | 0.154x | +19.60% |
| 2007-12-31 | $970.12 Million | $124.52 Million | 0.128x | -32.13% |
| 2006-12-31 | $830.70 Million | $157.11 Million | 0.189x | +3.90% |
| 2005-12-31 | $742.79 Million | $135.22 Million | 0.182x | +51.59% |
| 2004-12-31 | $780.25 Million | $93.70 Million | 0.120x | -36.45% |
| 2003-12-31 | $640.83 Million | $121.10 Million | 0.189x | -47.00% |
| 2002-12-31 | $472.72 Million | $168.55 Million | 0.357x | +84.55% |
| 2001-12-31 | $353.39 Million | $68.28 Million | 0.193x | -7.84% |
| 2000-12-31 | $248.99 Million | $52.20 Million | 0.210x | +64.50% |
| 1999-12-31 | $184.40 Million | $23.50 Million | 0.127x | +4659.90% |
| 1998-12-31 | $149.40 Million | $400.00K | 0.003x | -98.43% |
| 1997-12-31 | $110.50 Million | $18.90 Million | 0.171x | -- |
About Columbia Sportswear Company
Columbia Sportswear Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the design, development, marketing, and distribution of outdoor, active, and lifestyle products in the United States, Latin America, the Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Canada. It provides apparel, accessories, and equipment for hiking, trail running, snow, fishing, hunting, and outdoor activities. The comp… Read more