Citizen Watch Co (FRA:CTZ) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


FRA:CTZ Citizen Watch Co Ltd FRA:CTZ
63 GF Score
Price €12.80
GF Value €6.26
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Citizen Watch Co Moat Score?

Citizen Watch Co FRA:CTZ -1.54% 63 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:CTZ with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,144 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Citizen Watch Co ranks better than 97.99% on this metric.

Citizen Watch Co has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Citizen Watch Co has Narrow Moat: Citizen Watch Co Ltd has a solid narrow moat due to its strong brand recognition and customer loyalty in the watch industry. It benefits from economies of scale and a global distribution network, but faces competition from other established brands.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Citizen Watch Co might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Citizen Watch Co  (FRA:CTZ) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Citizen Watch Co Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:CTZ vs NKE, DECK, ONON: Moat Score Comparison

For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Citizen Watch Co's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Citizen Watch Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Citizen Watch Co's Moat Score falls into.


FRA:CTZ
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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Citizen Watch Co (FRA:CTZ) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Citizen Watch Co ranks #23 out of 1144 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 2%.
Is Citizen Watch Co's Moat Score too high?
Citizen Watch Co's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Citizen Watch Co ranks #23 out of 1144 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Citizen Watch Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Citizen Watch Co's Moat Score compare to NKE and DECK?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Citizen Watch Co ranks #23 out of 1144 companies for Moat Score. This places Citizen Watch Co in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Citizen Watch Co's current Moat Score is 5. 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 €6.26, compared to a current price of €12.80 — trading 104.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Citizen Watch Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Citizen Watch Co (FRA:CTZ), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 03, 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 €12.80 is trading 104.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.26. GuruFocus considers Citizen Watch Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CTZ:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €6.26 vs. price of €12.80 (104.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 5 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges CHCLY:USA7762:Japan
Address 6-1-12, Tanashi-cho, Nishi Tokyo-shi, Tokyo, JPN, 188-8511
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.
63GF Score

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