Top line stable.
+8.3% YoY versus +8.1% prior. 3y CAGR +33.6%.
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Financial Services · Market Cap: $7.5B
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Fundamentals as of 2026-03-31
All analysis on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Fair values are model-based estimates. Always do your own research.
The Question
1 of 2 legendary models say BUY COLB — but Warren Buffett disagrees.
What would legendary investors pay for COLB?
These figures are not quotes or opinions from Buffett, Graham, Lynch or the other investors. They are our own estimates, computed by applying the intrinsic-value formulas each investor is known for to this company’s financials.
For educational purposes only. Not a recommendation to buy or sell securities.
+8.3% YoY versus +8.1% prior. 3y CAGR +33.6%.
+8.3%Net margin 17.1% versus 18.0% prior (−0.9pp). Operating 23.4%.
17.1%P/E 11.8x — 6% below the 5y median of 12.5x. Forward 9.7x hints at EPS expansion next year.
11.8xConcerns — Columbia Banking System, Inc.'s 8.6% ROE is below sector median.
Financial story
Concerns — Columbia Banking System, Inc.'s 8.6% ROE and 7.62 debt-to-equity warrant a closer look at the underlying business.
Bottom line: COLB is flagged as overvalued by 1 of 2 legendary models, with 0 BUY and 1 HOLD, but earns a C sector grade (47/100) in Financial Services. Whether the premium is justified depends on which lens you trust. Drill into the valuation breakdown and sector ranking for the full picture.
How does COLB compare?
1 of 2 legendary investor models rate COLB a BUY. Fair value estimates and full investor breakdown are in the valuation tab.
Average fair value across qualifying models: $29. See the per-investor fair-value table in the valuation tab.
COLB trades at 12.0x earnings. Sector context and per-investor signals are in the valuation tab.
COLB and AMG differ on P/E, ROE, and revenue growth. See the full COLB vs AMG compare matrix.
Buffett and Lynch evaluate COLB against their respective frameworks. Per-model fair value and reasoning are in the valuation tab.
COLB's P/E ratio is 12.0x. 5-year P/E history is in the financials tab.
See exactly where COLB ranks
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Sign in to see the rankingCOLB sits at #99 in Financial Services with a C grade (47/100).