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 defensive interval ratio of Columbia Sportswear Company to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
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.
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 |
|---|---|
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Hefei Chipmore Technology Co. Ltd. A
SHG:688352
|
N/A |
|
Bains Mer Monaco
PA:BAIN
|
0.082x |
|
Schneider Electric Infrastructure Limited
NSE:SCHNEIDER
|
0.127x |
|
Adecco Group AG
F:ADIA
|
0.140x |
|
PPB Group Bhd
KLSE:4065
|
0.009x |
|
TELIX Pharmaceuticals Ltd
AU:TLX
|
0.066x |
|
Jiangsu Yangnong Chemical Co Ltd
SHG:600486
|
0.034x |
|
Nelnet Inc
NYSE:NNI
|
0.038x |
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