October 24, 2024
Top 10 Stock Columbia Banking Systems Strong Buy Recommendation
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Growth - shows a company's growth potential. Green is "high growth" expected; red is "tough times ahead".
Safety - relates to the amount of debt a company has. Green is low debt level; red is high debt level.
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Snapshot: Columbia Banking Systems – Top 10 Stock in Employee Health Leaders in the United States
Columbia Banking Systems is listed as a top 10 stock on October 24, 2024 in the market index Employee Health US because of its high performance in at least one of the Obermatt investment strategies. While half the consolidated Obermatt Ranks are above-average, investor sentiment is below average and thus a signal for caution. Based on the Obermatt 360° View of 87 (top 87% performer), Obermatt assesses an overall strong buy recommendation for Columbia Banking Systems on October 24, 2024.
Snapshot: Obermatt Ranks
| Country | USA |
| Industry | Regional Banks |
| Index | Dividends USA, Employee Health US, NASDAQ |
| Size class | XX-Large |
When Obermatt identifies the Top 10 stocks in a market, it’s based on a certain investment strategy. The best performing stocks usually aren’t the ones that everyone is talking about (those are often "over-priced" and have low Value ranks).
For each investment strategy, we provide you with more detailed analysis and our recommendation. You see the ranks of the top 10 stocks ranked by that particular investment strategy (360° View, Sentiment, Value, Growth, Safety and Combined Financial Performance).
360° View: Obermatt 360° View Columbia Banking Systems Strong Buy
| 360 METRICS | October 24, 2024 | |||||||
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| VALUE | 93 |
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| GROWTH | 87 |
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| SAFETY | 46 |
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| SENTIMENT | 33 |
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| 360° VIEW | 87 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt 360° View of 87 (better than 87% compared with alternatives) for 2024, overall professional sentiment and financial characteristics for the stock Columbia Banking Systems are very positive. The 360° View is based on consolidating four consolidated indicators, with half of the metrics below and half above average for Columbia Banking Systems. The consolidated Value Rank has an attractive rank of 93, which means that the share price of Columbia Banking Systems is on the lower side compared with the typical size in indicators such as revenues, profits, and invested capital. This means the stock price is lower than for 93% of alternative stocks in the same industry. The consolidated Growth Rank has a good rank of 87, which means that the company experiences above-average growth momentum when looking at financial metrics such as revenue, profit, and invested capital growth as well as stock returns. But the professional market sentiment is below average compared with other stock investment alternatives with a Sentiment Rank of 33. Professional investors are more confident in 67% other stocks. Worryingly, the company has risky financing, with a Safety rank of 46. This means 54% of comparable companies have a safer financing structure than Columbia Banking Systems. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated 360° View of 87, Columbia Banking Systems is better positioned than 87% of all alternative stock investment opportunities based on the Obermatt Method. Even though half of the consolidated Obermatt Ranks are above-average, namely the Value Rank at 93 and the Growth Rank above-average at 87, the picture is still mixed. The professional investor community is skeptical, with the Sentiment Rank below-average at 33. In addition, the company financing structure is on the riskier side (Safety Rank of 46). Since the company is good value and the share price low, it should attract investors, yet professionals are skeptical. One may be tempted by above-average growth, but that could also change quickly, as past performance is not a good indicator of future performance. Since the financing structure is on the risky side, investors should be careful with this decision and conduct further research if they are serious about investing in this company. ...read more
Sentiment Strategy: Professional Market Sentiment for Columbia Banking Systems only reserved
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Sentiment Rank of 33 (better than 33% compared with alternatives), overall professional sentiment and engagement for the stock Columbia Banking Systems is below industry average. The Sentiment Rank is based on consolidating four sentiment indicators, with half of the metrics below and half above average for Columbia Banking Systems. Analyst Opinions are at a rank of 14 (worse than 86% of alternative investments), which means that currently, stock research analysts tend to warn against investing in the stock of the company. But they are changing their opinions! Analyst Opinions Change has a rank of 50, which means that stock research experts are more positive in their investment recommendations in the company. In other words, they are getting more optimistic of stock investments in Columbia Banking Systems. More encouragingly, the Professional Investors rank is 53, which means that professional investors hold more stock in this company than in 53% of alternative investment opportunities. Pros tend to favor investing in this company. But Market Pulse is on the lower side with a rank of 48, which means that the current professional news and professional social networks are on the negative side when discussing this company (more negative news than for 52% of competitors). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Sentiment Rank of 33 (less encouraging than 67% compared with investment alternatives), Columbia Banking Systems has a reputation among professional investors that is below that of its competitors. The sentiment signals are mixed for Columbia Banking Systems. While analysts and the news channels are negative, there is a change in what analysts think. Above-average institutional investors in this company support them. Sentiment signals remain mixed with analysts and news channels pessimistic, though improving, and professional investors above average. ...read more
Value Strategy: Columbia Banking Systems Stock Price Value at the top
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 93 (better than 93% compared with alternatives) for 2024, Columbia Banking Systems shares are significantly less expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with three out of four indicators above average for Columbia Banking Systems. Price-to-Sales (P/S) is 75, which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 75% of comparable companies, indicating a good value concerning Columbia Banking Systems's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price-to-Profits (or Price / Earnings, P/E), more favorable than for 73% of alternatives. It is also positive for expected dividend yields with a Dividend Yield rank of 97 (dividends are expected to be higher than 97% of other stocks). But, compared with other companies in the same industry, the Price-to-Book Capital ratio (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) is higher than average, making the stock more expensive. Only 51% of all competitors have an even higher price compared with book capital which puts the Price-to-Capital Rank for Columbia Banking Systems to 49. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 93, is a buy recommendation based on Columbia Banking Systems's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. A low level of book capital means that the company has a business that is leaner in assets than its competitors. For instance, the company could be leasing its production facilities or be more focussed on intellectual property, such as its brand and software, which is less visible in its book capital. If that is the case, the three good value ranks for Sales, Profits, and Dividends are reliable indicators for the stock price value. ...read more
Growth Strategy: Columbia Banking Systems Growth Momentum high
| GROWTH METRICS | October 24, 2024 | |||||||
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| REVENUE GROWTH | 29 |
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| PROFIT GROWTH | 82 |
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| CAPITAL GROWTH | 100 |
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| STOCK RETURNS | 65 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | 87 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 87 (better than 87% compared with alternatives) for 2024, Columbia Banking Systems shows one of the highest growth dynamics in its industry. Investors also speak of high momentum. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with all but one indicator above average for Columbia Banking Systems. Profit Growth has a rank of 82 which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow its profits more than 82% of its competitors. The same is valid for capital growth and stock returns. Capital Growth has a rank of 100, and Stock Returns has a rank of 65 which means that the stock returns have recently been above 65% of alternative investments. Only revenue growth is low with a Sales Growth has a rank of 29 (71% of its competitors are better). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 87, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. The many positive growth indicators indicate a positive growth momentum with only low revenue growth. That can also be attributed to divestments or the sale of unprofitable businesses. If that is the reason, overall growth is well on track to making this stock attractive for growth investors. ...read more
Safety Strategy: Columbia Banking Systems Debt Financing Safety below-average
| SAFETY METRICS | October 24, 2024 | |||||||
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| LEVERAGE | 66 |
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| REFINANCING | 67 |
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| LIQUIDITY | 14 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 46 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 46 (better than 46% compared with alternatives), the company Columbia Banking Systems has financing practices on the riskier side, which means that their overall debt burden is above the industry average. This doesn't mean that the business of Columbia Banking Systems is also risky, it only means that the company is on the riskier side in respect to bankruptcy in case things turn sour, assuming that public reporting is correct. The Safety Rank is based on consolidating three financing indicators where two out of three are above average for Columbia Banking Systems.Leverage is at 66, meaning the company has a below-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has less debt than 66% of its competitors.Refinancing is at a rank of 67, meaning that the portion of the debt that is about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 67% of its competitors. Liquidity is at 14, meaning that the company generates less profit to service its debt than 86% of its competitors. This indicates that the company is on the riskier side regarding debt service. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 46 (worse than 54% compared with alternatives), Columbia Banking Systems has a financing structure that is riskier than that of its competitors. Low leverage and low refinancing risk mean a safer financing situation. However, low liquidity means that current company cash flows are low in relation to the level of debt. This is a sign of caution in case it is expected for profits to remain low. ...read more
Combined financial peformance: Columbia Banking Systems Top Financial Performance
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| VALUE | 93 |
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| GROWTH | 87 |
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| SAFETY | 14 |
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| COMBINED | 100 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 100 (better than 100% compared with investment alternatives), Columbia Banking Systems (Regional Banks, USA) shares have much better financial characteristics than comparable stocks. Shares of Columbia Banking Systems are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 93 (better than 93% of alternatives), show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 87) but are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 46), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 100, is a strong buy recommendation based on Columbia Banking Systems's financial characteristics. As the company Columbia Banking Systems's key financial metrics exhibit excellent performance in two areas, such as good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 93) and above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 87), it could be argued that the risk-taking in financing (Obermatt Safety Rank of only 46) indicates that the company is optimistic about the future and sees debt as an opportunity to boost returns. More debt means more shareholder returns if everything goes well. However, higher debt burdens are risky when interest rates rise or the business deteriorates in a crisis. If you believe the company's future is market-typical or even better, this could be an argument for a share purchase. ...read more
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