CZBS (Citizens Bancshares) Beta: 0.4422 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


CZBS Citizens Bancshares Corp CZBS
78 GF Score
Price $53.60
GF Value $55.04
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Citizens Bancshares Beta?

Citizens Bancshares CZBS +0.94% 78 Beta is 0.4422 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates CZBS with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $55.04 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-24), Citizens Bancshares's Beta is 0.4422.


Citizens Bancshares  (OTCPK:CZBS) Beta Explanation

Beta is a measure of the volatility, or systematic risk, of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole. We usually compare beta to 1. A beta of 1 indicates that the security's price will move with the market. A beta of less than 1 means that the security will be less volatile than the market. A beta of greater than 1 indicates that the security's price will be more volatile than the market.

Beta is primarily used in the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) to calculate the Cost of Equity, which can be used in the calculation of WACC %. The formula of Cost of Equity is:
Cost of Equity = Risk-Free Rate of Return + Beta of Asset * (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return)


Citizens Bancshares Beta Related Terms


Citizens Bancshares Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Citizens Bancshares's Beta can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Citizens Bancshares Beta Chart

Citizens Bancshares Annual Data
Trend Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beta
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.60 0.52 0.45 0.51 0.57

Citizens Bancshares Semi-Annual Data
Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beta Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.60 0.52 0.45 0.51 0.57

CZBS vs CMHF, UBOH, BORT: Beta Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Citizens Bancshares's Beta, along with its competitors' market caps and Beta data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Citizens Bancshares Beta vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Citizens Bancshares's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Citizens Bancshares's Beta falls into.


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Citizens Bancshares Beta Calculation

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. A stock's beta can be calculated by dividing the product of the covariance of the individual stock's returns and the market's returns by the variance of the market's returns over a specified period. Basically, GuruFocus uses the returns calculated over three-year period.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beta →
What does a Beta of 0.4422 mean?
Citizens Bancshares (CZBS) has a Beta of 0.4422 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Citizens Bancshares and its competitors.
Is Citizens Bancshares' Beta too high?
Citizens Bancshares' current Beta is 0.4422. Overall, Citizens Bancshares has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Citizens Bancshares' Beta compare to CMHF and UBOH?
Citizens Bancshares' Beta of 0.4422 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beta for a Banks company?
A good Beta depends on the Banks industry context. However, Beta should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beta mean?
A high Beta can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Citizens Bancshares and its competitors. Citizens Bancshares's current Beta is 0.4422. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Citizens Bancshares stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Citizens Bancshares (CZBS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $55.04, compared to a current price of $53.60 — trading 2.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.4422. Citizens Bancshares' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beta calculated?
Beta is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Citizens Bancshares (CZBS), the current Beta is 0.4422 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Citizens Bancshares (CZBS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Citizens Bancshares stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $53.60 is trading 2.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $55.04. GuruFocus considers Citizens Bancshares to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CZBS:

  • Beta: 0.4422
  • GF Value™: $55.04 vs. price of $53.60 (2.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CZBS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Citizens Bancshares Business Description

Other Exchanges CITZ:USA
Address 230 Peachtree Street NW, Suite 2700, Atlanta, GA, USA, 30303
Citizens Bancshares Corp is a bank holding company. The principal business activity of the Bank is to provide banking services to domestic markets in the Midlands, Pee Dee, and Coastal areas of South Carolina. It offers a full line of personal and business banking services, including checking, savings, and money market accounts, along with mortgages, loans, and lines of credit.
78GF Score

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