Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM)vsVF Corporation (VFC)
COLM
Columbia Sportswear Company
$56.92
+0.89%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $2.87B
VFC
VF Corporation
$13.17
+4.36%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $5.29B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
VF Corporation generates 275% more annual revenue ($12.78B vs $3.41B). COLM leads profitability with a 6.0% profit margin vs 5.5%. VFC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.33. VFC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
COLM
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
VFC
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
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
+76.6%
Fair Value
$89.00
Current Price
$13.17
$75.83 discount
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 78.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.5% revenue growth
6.0% margin — thin
Earnings declined 13.3%
5.5% margin — thin
Revenue declined 5.2%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COLM
The strongest argument for COLM centers on Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio.
Bull Case : VFC
The strongest argument for VFC centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.33 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : COLM
The primary concerns for COLM are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : VFC
The primary concerns for VFC are Profit Margin, Revenue Growth, Free Cash Flow. Debt-to-equity of 2.81 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
VFC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.97 — expect wider price swings.
COLM is growing revenue faster at 1.5% — sustainability is the question.
COLM generates stronger free cash flow (102M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor APPAREL MANUFACTURING industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
VFC scores higher overall (66/100 vs 51/100). COLM offers better value entry with a 34.7% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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.
VF Corporation
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL MANUFACTURING · USA
VF Corporation is an American worldwide apparel and footwear company founded in 1899 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado. The company's more than 30 brands are organized into three categories: Outdoor, Active and Work.
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