Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM)vsVF Corporation (VFC)
COLM
Columbia Sportswear Company
$64.22
-1.03%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $3.43B
VFC
VF Corporation
$16.59
+0.48%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $6.91B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
VF Corporation generates 276% more annual revenue ($12.78B vs $3.40B). VFC leads profitability with a 5.5% profit margin vs 5.0%. VFC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.43. VFC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
COLM
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
VFC
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+35.6%
Fair Value
$96.56
Current Price
$64.22
$32.34 discount
Margin of Safety
+77.4%
Fair Value
$92.11
Current Price
$16.59
$75.52 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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 78.1% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.1% revenue growth
5.0% margin — thin
Earnings declined 13.3%
Moderate valuation
1.0% revenue growth
5.5% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.8%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COLM
The strongest argument for COLM centers on Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity, Price/Book.
Bull Case : VFC
The strongest argument for VFC centers on PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Price/Book. PEG of 0.43 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its 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 : VFC
The primary concerns for VFC are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. Debt-to-equity of 2.69 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
VFC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.97 — expect wider price swings.
VFC is growing revenue faster at 1.0% — sustainability is the question.
VFC generates stronger free cash flow (-8M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor APPAREL MANUFACTURING industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
VFC scores higher overall (66/100 vs 44/100). COLM offers better value entry with a 35.6% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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.
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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