The Cooling Fabrics Market is projected to grow from USD 2.70 billion in 2024 to USD 4.08 billion by 2030, with a 7.1% CAGR. Synthetic fabrics and sports apparel are driving market expansion, with Asia Pacific expected to be the fastest-growing region.
Columbia Sportswear Co (COLM)
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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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Columbia Sportswear Co, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index.
All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Columbia Sportswear Co (COLM) has returned -2.09% so far this year and -18.94% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, COLM has achieved an annualized return of -1.21%, underperforming the Benchmark (SPY), which averaged 12.23% per year.
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Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of Columbia Sportswear Co (COLM) with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.59% | 12.23% | -9.01% | -0.15% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 4.23% | 0.35% | -12.60% | -18.01% | 2.82% | -3.63% | -7.26% | 11.54% | -5.44% | -5.59% | 9.10% | 3.55% |
| 2024 | -0.16% | 3.91% | -1.59% | -1.96% | 7.32% | -8.00% | 2.90% | -1.19% | 3.29% | -2.98% | 9.05% | -3.94% |
| 2023 | 8.15% | -8.79% | 3.50% | -7.26% | -11.52% | 4.89% | 1.77% | -6.13% | 0.69% | -0.71% | 5.88% | 1.82% |
| 2022 | -4.83% | 0.18% | -2.37% | -9.71% | -6.14% | -8.83% | 3.34% | -2.98% | -4.96% | 9.21% | 18.30% | -2.42% |
| 2021 | -0.19% | 17.05% | 1.08% | 3.30% | -5.84% | -5.68% | 1.14% | 0.98% | -6.72% | 7.05% | -6.40% | -1.96% |
| 2020 | -6.50% | -14.18% | -14.76% | 9.63% | 5.73% | 10.23% | -6.31% | 13.10% | 1.84% | -14.73% | 9.44% | 5.52% |
| 2019 | 7.55% | 15.38% | 0.32% | -4.71% | -6.26% | 6.68% | 4.93% | -11.42% | 3.49% | -6.80% | 1.66% | 8.15% |
| 2018 | 3.14% | 1.85% | 1.23% | 8.92% | 5.87% | 4.36% | -4.90% | 4.43% | 2.71% | -3.37% | 0.95% | -8.94% |
| 2017 | -7.44% | 0.81% | 5.46% | -3.95% | -3.93% | 6.53% | 3.95% | -5.60% | 7.00% | 1.02% | 12.88% | 2.47% |
| 2016 | -2.55% | -9.30% | 9.47% | -0.47% | -1.30% | 1.23% | 0.23% | 0.35% | 2.42% |
Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Columbia Sportswear Co (COLM) and compare them to a Benchmark (SPY). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Sharpe ratio
Sortino ratio
Omega ratio
Calmar ratio
Martin ratio
sharpe ratio
The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.
These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns.
The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of COLM compared to the benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.
Volatility Chart
The current Columbia Sportswear Co volatility is 1.38%, representing the standart deviation of percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. It shows the maximum percentage drop from a peak to a trough over a specified period, indicating the risk of significant losses.
Although chart shows positive values, it represents the percentage drop from the peak, so a value of 10% means the portfolio has dropped 10% from its highest point.
Income Statement
The income statement provides a summary of a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period. It shows how much money the company earned (revenues) and how much it spent (expenses), leading to the net income or profit. This statement is crucial for understanding a company's financial performance and profitability.
| 2025 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liabilities And Equity (USD) | 2.93B | 2.94B | 3.05B | 3.07B | 2.84B | 2.93B | 2.37B | 2.21B | 2.01B | 1.85B | 1.79B | 1.61B | 1.46B | 1.38B |
| Equity Attributable To Parent (USD) | 1.71B | 1.94B | 1.94B | 1.99B | 1.83B | 1.85B | 1.67B | 1.62B | 1.56B | 1.40B | 1.34B | 1.25B | 1.17B | 1.07B |
| Equity Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 16.46M | 30.31M | 20.69M | 16.01M | 11.63M | 7.45M | - | - |
| Equity (USD) | 1.71B | 1.94B | 1.94B | 1.99B | 1.83B | 1.85B | 1.69B | 1.65B | 1.58B | 1.42B | 1.36B | 1.25B | 1.17B | 1.07B |
| Noncurrent Liabilities (USD) | 457.54M | 403.78M | 377.04M | 397.49M | 451.18M | 451.23M | 105.53M | 107.01M | 69.53M | 64.27M | 63.86M | 51.47M | 40.62M | 41.00M |
| Other Current Liabilities (USD) | 292.11M | 287.97M | 316.72M | 275.97M | 265.85M | 281.66M | 200.96M | 121.88M | 81.58M | 80.13M | 84.78M | 59.65M | 54.09M | 62.07M |
| Wages (USD) | 83.10M | 72.73M | 99.52M | 121.07M | 80.07M | 93.89M | 97.49M | 79.46M | 66.23M | 68.71M | 74.07M | 68.05M | 55.73M | 55.96M |
| Accounts Payable (USD) | 385.60M | 235.93M | 322.47M | 283.35M | 206.70M | 255.37M | 274.44M | 252.30M | 215.05M | 217.23M | 214.28M | 173.56M | 142.24M | 148.97M |
| Current Liabilities (USD) | 760.81M | 596.63M | 738.72M | 680.39M | 552.62M | 630.92M | 572.88M | 453.64M | 362.85M | 366.07M | 373.12M | 301.25M | 252.06M | 267.00M |
| Liabilities (USD) | 1.22B | 1.00B | 1.12B | 1.08B | 1.00B | 1.08B | 678.41M | 560.64M | 432.38M | 430.34M | 436.98M | 352.72M | 292.68M | 308.00M |
| Other Non-current Assets (USD) | 605.64M | 557.14M | 541.83M | 560.10M | 567.60M | 585.60M | 185.24M | 152.46M | 188.78M | 166.49M | 90.87M | 39.46M | 38.10M | 43.09M |
| Intangible Assets (USD) | 71.22M | 79.91M | 81.56M | 101.91M | 103.56M | 123.60M | 126.58M | 129.56M | 133.44M | 138.58M | 143.73M | 36.29M | 37.62M | 39.02M |
| Fixed Assets (USD) | 279.13M | 287.28M | 291.21M | 291.09M | 309.79M | 346.65M | 291.60M | 281.39M | 279.65M | 291.69M | 291.56M | 279.37M | 260.52M | 250.91M |
| Noncurrent Assets (USD) | 956.00M | 924.33M | 914.61M | 953.09M | 980.95M | 1.06B | 603.42M | 563.41M | 601.87M | 596.76M | 526.17M | 355.12M | 336.24M | 333.02M |
| Other Current Assets (USD) | 1.28B | 1.27B | 1.11B | 1.47B | 1.30B | 1.27B | 1.24B | 1.19B | 924.03M | 775.75M | 881.39M | 921.24M | 759.28M | 684.33M |
| Inventory (USD) | 689.46M | 746.29M | 1.03B | 645.38M | 556.53M | 605.97M | 521.83M | 457.93M | 488.00M | 473.64M | 384.65M | 329.23M | 363.33M | 365.20M |
| Current Assets (USD) | 1.97B | 2.01B | 2.14B | 2.11B | 1.86B | 1.88B | 1.77B | 1.65B | 1.41B | 1.25B | 1.27B | 1.25B | 1.12B | 1.05B |
| Assets (USD) | 2.93B | 2.94B | 3.05B | 3.07B | 2.84B | 2.93B | 2.37B | 2.21B | 2.01B | 1.85B | 1.79B | 1.61B | 1.46B | 1.38B |
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