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Citizens BancsharesCZBS -0.89%75 Debt-to-Equity is 0.25 as of Dec. 2025, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 0.34. GuruFocus rates CZBS with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $55.89 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,421 Banks companies, Citizens Bancshares ranks better than 73.05% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Citizens Bancshares's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CZBS'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25 Med: 0.34 Max: 0.42
Current: 0.25
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Citizens Bancshares was 0.42. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 0.34.
CZBS's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 73.05% of 1421
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.58
vs CZBS: 0.25
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Citizens Bancshares Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Citizens Bancshares Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Citizens Bancshares's Debt-to-Equity 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.
CZBS vs MGYR, JDVB, CNBP: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Citizens Bancshares's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Citizens Bancshares's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Citizens Bancshares's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* 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 (CZBS) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.25 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Citizens Bancshares and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 0.34. Over the past decade, Citizens Bancshares' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.25 to 0.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Citizens Bancshares ranks #383 out of 1421 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 27%.
Is Citizens Bancshares' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Citizens Bancshares' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.25 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 0.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 0.42. The Banks industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.58. Citizens Bancshares' value of 0.25 is 56.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Citizens Bancshares ranks #383 out of 1421 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Citizens Bancshares has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Citizens Bancshares' Debt-to-Equity compare to MGYR and JDVB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Citizens Bancshares ranks #383 out of 1421 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Citizens Bancshares in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.58. Citizens Bancshares' value of 0.25 is 56.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Citizens Bancshares' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.25 to 0.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.34 vs. the industry median of 0.58, Citizens Bancshares has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Equity for a Banks company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Banks companies is 0.58, based on 1,421 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Citizens Bancshares's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.25 is 56.9% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Citizens Bancshares and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Citizens Bancshares's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.25, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 0.34. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $55.89, compared to a current price of $62.00 — trading 10.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.25, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 0.34 and 56.9% below the Banks industry median of 0.58. Citizens Bancshares' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Citizens Bancshares (CZBS), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.25 as of Dec. 2025. 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of $62.00 is trading 10.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $55.89.
GuruFocus considers Citizens Bancshares to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CZBS:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.25 (26% below median its 10-year median of 0.34)
GF Value™: $55.89 vs. price of $62.00 (10.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 56.9% below the Banks median (#383 of 1421)
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 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.
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