Quick Ratio

Columbia Sportswear's current quick ratio of 1.71x means the company has $1.71 in highly liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables) for every $1 of short-term liabilities, indicating a strong ability to cover near-term obligations without relying on inventory sales.

This is well above the consumer cyclical sector median of 0.78x, placing Columbia in the 89th percentile among its peers. No trend data is available because the year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and eight-quarter trend are all reported as N/A. With a high liquidity level but no trend information, the metric suggests low immediate default risk, though investors cannot assess whether this cushion is improving or eroding. The elevated quick ratio supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: it reflects a conservative financial position that reduces downside risk, but without movement or context, it neither signals a compelling opportunity nor a clear threat.

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