Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM)vsKontoor Brands Inc (KTB)
COLM
Columbia Sportswear Company
$56.92
+0.89%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $2.87B
KTB
Kontoor Brands Inc
$66.62
+0.70%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $3.67B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Kontoor Brands Inc generates 1% more annual revenue ($3.43B vs $3.41B). KTB leads profitability with a 7.8% profit margin vs 6.0%. KTB trades at a lower P/E of 13.6x. KTB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
COLM
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
KTB
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+34.7%
Fair Value
$95.19
Current Price
$56.92
$38.27 discount
Margin of Safety
-30.8%
Fair Value
$51.51
Current Price
$66.62
$15.11 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 45 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
18.6% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.5% revenue growth
6.0% margin — thin
Earnings declined 13.3%
7.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 11.4%
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COLM
The strongest argument for COLM centers on Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio.
Bull Case : KTB
The strongest argument for KTB centers on Return on Equity, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 18.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : COLM
The primary concerns for COLM are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : KTB
The primary concerns for KTB are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth. Debt-to-equity of 2.06 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COLM profiles as a value stock while KTB is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
COLM carries more volatility with a beta of 0.93 — expect wider price swings.
KTB is growing revenue faster at 18.6% — sustainability is the question.
COLM generates stronger free cash flow (102M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
COLM scores higher overall (51/100 vs 51/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Columbia Sportswear Company
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL MANUFACTURING · USA
Columbia Sportswear Company designs, supplies, markets and distributes clothing, footwear, accessories and equipment for outdoor, active and day-to-day activities in the United States, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Canada. The company is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.
Kontoor Brands Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL MANUFACTURING · USA
Kontoor Brands, Inc., a lifestyle apparel company, designs, manufactures, acquires, markets and distributes apparel under the Wrangler and Lee brands in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina.
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