COLB Columbia Banking System PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current PE ratio for Columbia Banking System stock as of Apr 1, 2025 is 9.67. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $2.56 and the stock price of $24.75 per share. The current price-to-earnings ratio is nearly the same as the last four quarters average.

COLB PE ratio history

How has COLB's PE ratio performed in the past

The average historical PE ratio of Columbia Banking System for the last ten years is 15.1. The current PE ratio of 9.67 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.

Today
9.67
Average
15.1
Median
14.02
Minimum
8.27
Maximum
24.69

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

What is the average PE ratio of COLB for the past years

The current PE ratio of COLB is lower than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
10.76
5-year avg
11.7
10-year avg
15.1
15-year avg
17.47

COLB PE vs peers

What is COLB's PE ratio compared to its 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 (9.67) than its peer group average of 15.63.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
COLB Columbia Banking System Inc 9.67 $5.19B
EWBC East West Bancorp Inc 10.57 $12.28B
BANR Banner Corp 12.96 $2.19B
HFWA Heritage Financial Corp 19.29 $825.98M
BOH Bank Of Hawaii Corp 19.68 $2.72B
BMRC Bank of Marin Bancorp N/A $352.95M

Frequently asked questions

What is Columbia Banking System's PE ratio?

As of Apr 1, 2025, COLB stock has a price to earnings ratio of 9.67.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Columbia Banking System (COLB)?

The 3-year average PE ratio for COLB stock is 10.76.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Columbia Banking System (COLB)?

The 5-year average PE ratio for COLB stock is 11.7.

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 9.67 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 (Apr 1, 2025), Columbia Banking System's stock price is $24.75. 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 9.67. PE RATIO(9.67) = STOCK PRICE($24.75) / TTM EPS($2.56)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.