COLB Columbia Banking System PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for Columbia Banking System stock as of Mar 21, 2025 is 9.66. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $2.56 and the stock price of $24.72 per share. The current price-to-earnings ratio is nearly the same as the last four quarters average.
COLB PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Columbia Banking System for the last ten years is 15.19. The current PE ratio of 9.66 is 36% below the historical average. In the past ten years, COLB's PE ratio was at its highest in the Dec 2016 quarter at 24.69, when the stock price was $44.68 and the EPS was $1.81. The lowest value was in the Mar 2024 quarter, when it reached 8.27 with a price of $19.35 and an EPS of $2.34.
Columbia Banking System PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 43.31% in 2013
Maximum annual decrease: -45.23% in 2011
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10.55 | -29.24% | $27.01 | $2.56 |
| 2023 | 14.91 | 28.65% | $26.68 | $1.79 |
| 2022 | 11.59 | 14.07% | $30.13 | $2.6 |
| 2021 | 10.16 | -38.57% | $32.72 | $3.22 |
| 2020 | 16.54 | 8.96% | $35.9 | $2.17 |
| 2019 | 15.18 | -1.3% | $40.69 | $2.68 |
| 2018 | 15.38 | -34.13% | $36.29 | $2.36 |
| 2017 | 23.35 | -5.43% | $43.44 | $1.86 |
| 2016 | 24.69 | 29.88% | $44.68 | $1.81 |
| 2015 | 19.01 | 5.32% | $32.51 | $1.71 |
| 2014 | 18.05 | -18.58% | $27.61 | $1.53 |
| 2013 | 22.17 | 43.31% | $27.49 | $1.24 |
| 2012 | 15.47 | -2.09% | $17.94 | $1.16 |
| 2011 | 15.8 | -45.23% | $19.27 | $1.22 |
| 2010 | 28.85 | N/A | $21.06 | $0.73 |
Columbia Banking System PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 10.55 | -5.89% | $27.01 | $2.56 |
| Sep 2024 | 11.21 | 28.56% | $26.11 | $2.33 |
| Jun 2024 | 8.72 | 5.44% | $19.89 | $2.28 |
| Mar 2024 | 8.27 | -44.53% | $19.35 | $2.34 |
| Dec 2023 | 14.91 | 35.18% | $26.68 | $1.79 |
| Sep 2023 | 11.03 | 0.09% | $20.3 | $1.84 |
| Jun 2023 | 11.02 | -6.85% | $20.28 | $1.84 |
| Mar 2023 | 11.83 | 2.07% | $21.42 | $1.81 |
| Dec 2022 | 11.59 | 17.9% | $30.13 | $2.6 |
| Sep 2022 | 9.83 | 4.35% | $28.89 | $2.94 |
| Jun 2022 | 9.42 | -6.55% | $28.65 | $3.04 |
| Mar 2022 | 10.08 | -0.79% | $32.27 | $3.2 |
| Dec 2021 | 10.16 | -17.87% | $32.72 | $3.22 |
| Sep 2021 | 12.37 | -5.36% | $37.99 | $3.07 |
| Jun 2021 | 13.07 | -18.11% | $38.56 | $2.95 |
COLB average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of COLB is lower than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
COLB PE vs peers
COLB's PE ratio is lower than its peer stocks EWBC and BOH. Columbia Banking System is presently trading at a lower PE ratio (9.66) than its peer group average of 15.57.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| COLB Columbia Banking System Inc | 9.66 | $5.18B |
| EWBC East West Bancorp Inc | 10.73 | $12.46B |
| BANR Banner Corp | 13.01 | $2.2B |
| HFWA Heritage Financial Corp | 18.87 | $808.3M |
| BOH Bank Of Hawaii Corp | 19.67 | $2.72B |
| BMRC Bank of Marin Bancorp | N/A | $356.02M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Columbia Banking System's PE ratio?
As of Mar 21, 2025, COLB stock has a price to earnings ratio of 9.66.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Columbia Banking System (COLB)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for COLB stock is 10.71.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Columbia Banking System (COLB)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for COLB stock is 11.71.
What is the highest PE ratio for COLB?
In the last ten years, the Dec 2016 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 24.69.
How does the current PE ratio for COLB compare to its historical average?
The current price to earnings ratio of COLB is 36% lower than the 10-year historical average.
Why is Columbia Banking System's PE ratio so low?
COLB's stock price is trading at a lower multiple of earnings, which is why its PE ratio of 9.66 is considered low.
How is COLB's PE ratio calculated (Columbia Banking System PE ratio formula)?
To determine the PE ratio, divide the most recent stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Mar 21, 2025), Columbia Banking System's stock price is $24.72. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $2.56. Therefore, Columbia Banking System's P/E ratio for today is 9.66. PE RATIO(9.66) = STOCK PRICE($24.72) / TTM EPS($2.56)
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