Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM)vsLevi Strauss & Co Class A (LEVI)
COLM
Columbia Sportswear Company
$63.56
-1.41%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $3.14B
LEVI
Levi Strauss & Co Class A
$24.67
-3.10%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $9.37B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Levi Strauss & Co Class A generates 95% more annual revenue ($6.61B vs $3.40B). LEVI leads profitability with a 9.7% profit margin vs 5.0%. LEVI trades at a lower P/E of 17.4x. LEVI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
COLM
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
LEVI
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+35.0%
Fair Value
$95.72
Current Price
$63.56
$32.16 discount
Margin of Safety
+28.5%
Fair Value
$30.85
Current Price
$24.67
$6.18 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 28 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 31.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.1% revenue growth
5.0% margin — thin
Earnings declined 13.3%
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COLM
The strongest argument for COLM centers on Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity, Price/Book.
Bull Case : LEVI
The strongest argument for LEVI centers on Return on Equity, P/E Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : COLM
The primary concerns for COLM are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. Thin 5.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : LEVI
The primary concerns for LEVI are Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LEVI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.32 — expect wider price swings.
LEVI is growing revenue faster at 8.0% — sustainability is the question.
LEVI generates stronger free cash flow (231M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor APPAREL MANUFACTURING industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
LEVI scores higher overall (58/100 vs 46/100). COLM offers better value entry with a 35.0% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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.
Levi Strauss & Co Class A
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL MANUFACTURING · USA
Levi Strauss & Co. is a clothing company. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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