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Citizen Watch CoFRA:CTZ -3.73%32 EV-to-EBITDA is 10.51 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 7.22. GuruFocus rates FRA:CTZ with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 868 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Citizen Watch Co ranks worse than 56.11% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Citizen Watch Co's enterprise value is €3,030 Mil.
Citizen Watch Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €288 Mil. Therefore, Citizen Watch Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 10.51.
The historical rank and industry rank for Citizen Watch Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CTZ'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -309.44 Med: 7.22 Max: 18.55
Current: 10.84
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Citizen Watch Co was 18.55. The lowest was -309.44. And the median was 7.22.
FRA:CTZ's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 56.11% of 868
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 9.6
vs FRA:CTZ: 10.84
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
Citizen Watch Co (FRA:CTZ) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Citizen Watch Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Citizen Watch Co's share price for today is €12.90.
Citizen Watch Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €0.720.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Citizen Watch Co's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
FRA:CTZ vs NKE, DECK, ONON: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Citizen Watch Co's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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.
Citizen Watch Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Citizen Watch Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Citizen Watch Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Citizen Watch Co's current Enterprise Value is €3,030 Mil.
Citizen Watch Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €288 Mil.
* 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.
Citizen Watch Co (FRA:CTZ) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 10.51 as of Aug. 09, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Citizen Watch Co. This is 46% above median its historical median of 7.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Citizen Watch Co ranks #487 out of 868 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 56.1%.
Is Citizen Watch Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Citizen Watch Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.51 is 46% above median its 10-year median of 7.22. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.60. Citizen Watch Co's value of 10.51 is 9.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Citizen Watch Co ranks #487 out of 868 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Citizen Watch Co has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Citizen Watch Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to NKE and DECK?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Citizen Watch Co ranks #487 out of 868 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Citizen Watch Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.60. Citizen Watch Co's value of 10.51 is 9.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.22 vs. the industry median of 9.60, Citizen Watch Co has consistently been above 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 9.60, based on 868 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Citizen Watch Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.51 is 9.5% above 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Citizen Watch Co. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Citizen Watch Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.51, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 7.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Citizen Watch Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Citizen Watch Co (FRA:CTZ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.40, compared to a current price of €12.90 — trading 101.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.51, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 7.22 and 9.5% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 9.60. Citizen Watch Co's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Citizen Watch Co (FRA:CTZ), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.51 as of Aug. 09, 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 Citizen Watch Co (FRA:CTZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Citizen Watch Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €12.90 is trading 101.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.40.
GuruFocus considers Citizen Watch Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CTZ:
EV-to-EBITDA: 10.51 (46% above median its 10-year median of 7.22)
GF Value™: €6.40 vs. price of €12.90 (101.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.5% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#487 of 868)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CTZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Citizen Watch Co Ltd is a company whose main business is to manufacture and sell watches, machine tools, electronic devices, and electronic products. The Company has four reportable segments which includes Watches Business, Machine Tools Business, Device Business, and Electronic Equipment and Other Business. It generates majority of the revenue from Watches Business segment.
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