Citizen Watch Co (STU:CTZ) Beneish M-Score: -2.43 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


STU:CTZ Citizen Watch Co Ltd STU:CTZ
71 GF Score
Price €13.40
GF Value €6.07
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Citizen Watch Co Beneish M-Score?

Citizen Watch Co STU:CTZ +0.75% 71 Beneish M-Score is -2.43 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:CTZ with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,001 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Citizen Watch Co ranks worse than 56.04% on this metric.

The zones of discrimination for M-Score is as such:

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Good Sign:

Beneish M-Score -2.43 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Citizen Watch Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

STU:CTZ' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.26   Med: -2.54   Max: -2.38
Current: -2.43

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Citizen Watch Co was -2.38. The lowest was -3.26. And the median was -2.54.


Citizen Watch Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Citizen Watch Co's Beneish M-Score 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.

Citizen Watch Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Citizen Watch Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.50 -2.38 -2.49 -2.73 -2.43

Citizen Watch Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score 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 -2.73 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.43

STU:CTZ vs NKE, DECK, ONON: Beneish M-Score Comparison

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

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

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


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Citizen Watch Co Beneish M-Score Calculation

The M-score was created by Professor Messod Beneish. Instead of measuring the bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score) or business trend (Piotroski F-Score), M-score can be used to detect the risk of earnings manipulation. This is the original research paper on M-score.

The M-Score Variables:

The M-score of Citizen Watch Co for today is based on a combination of the following eight different indices:

M=-4.84+0.92 * DSRI+0.528 * GMI+0.404 * AQI+0.892 * SGI+0.115 * DEPI
=-4.84+0.92 * 1.029+0.528 * 0.9848+0.404 * 1.005+0.892 * 0.9614+0.115 * 1.0663
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9564+4.679 * -0.016489-0.327 * 0.9699
=-2.55

* 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.

This Year (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was €349 Mil.
Revenue was €1,890 Mil.
Gross Profit was €815 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1,663 Mil.
Total Assets was €2,553 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €569 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €78 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €650 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €473 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €305 Mil.
Net Income was €170 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €212 Mil.
Total Receivables was €353 Mil.
Revenue was €1,966 Mil.
Gross Profit was €835 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1,688 Mil.
Total Assets was €2,579 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €569 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €84 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €707 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €481 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €329 Mil.




1. DSRI = Days Sales in Receivables Index

Measured as the ratio of Revenue in Total Receivables in year t to year t-1.

A large increase in DSR could be indicative of revenue inflation.

DSRI=(Receivables_t / Revenue_t) / (Receivables_t-1 / Revenue_t-1)
=(349.276 / 1890.495) / (353.083 / 1966.479)
=0.184754 / 0.179551
=1.029

2. GMI = Gross Margin Index

Measured as the ratio of gross margin in year t-1 to gross margin in year t.

Gross margin has deteriorated when this index is above 1. A firm with poorer prospects is more likely to manipulate earnings.

GMI=GrossMargin_t-1 / GrossMargin_t
=(GrossProfit_t-1 / Revenue_t-1) / (GrossProfit_t / Revenue_t)
=(834.971 / 1966.479) / (815.107 / 1890.495)
=0.424602 / 0.431161
=0.9848

3. AQI = Asset Quality Index

AQI is the ratio of asset quality in year t to year t-1.

Asset quality is measured as the ratio of non-current assets other than Property, Plant and Equipment to Total Assets.

AQI=(1 - (CurrentAssets_t + PPE_t) / TotalAssets_t) / (1 - (CurrentAssets_t-1 + PPE_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=(1 - (1662.655 + 569.218) / 2552.78) / (1 - (1687.628 + 568.568) / 2578.772)
=0.125709 / 0.125089
=1.005

4. SGI = Sales Growth Index

Ratio of Revenue in year t to sales in year t-1.

Sales growth is not itself a measure of manipulation. However, growth companies are likely to find themselves under pressure to manipulate in order to keep up appearances.

SGI=Sales_t / Sales_t-1
=Revenue_t / Revenue_t-1
=1890.495 / 1966.479
=0.9614

5. DEPI = Depreciation Index

Measured as the ratio of the rate of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization in year t-1 to the corresponding rate in year t.

DEPI greater than 1 indicates that assets are being depreciated at a slower rate. This suggests that the firm might be revising useful asset life assumptions upwards, or adopting a new method that is income friendly.

DEPI=(Depreciation_t-1 / (Depreciaton_t-1 + PPE_t-1)) / (Depreciation_t / (Depreciaton_t + PPE_t))
=(84.372 / (84.372 + 568.568)) / (78.496 / (78.496 + 569.218))
=0.129219 / 0.121189
=1.0663

Note: If the Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization data is not available, we assume that the depreciation rate is constant and set the Depreciation Index to 1.

6. SGAI = Sales, General and Administrative expenses Index

The ratio of Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) to Sales in year t relative to year t-1.

SGA expenses index > 1 means that the company is becoming less efficient in generate sales.

SGAI=(SGA_t / Sales_t) / (SGA_t-1 /Sales_t-1)
=(650.211 / 1890.495) / (707.184 / 1966.479)
=0.343937 / 0.359619
=0.9564

7. LVGI = Leverage Index

The ratio of total debt to Total Assets in year t relative to yeat t-1.

An LVGI > 1 indicates an increase in leverage

LVGI=((LTD_t + CurrentLiabilities_t) / TotalAssets_t) / ((LTD_t-1 + CurrentLiabilities_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=((305.078 + 472.94) / 2552.78) / ((329.104 + 481.267) / 2578.772)
=0.304773 / 0.314247
=0.9699

8. TATA = Total Accruals to Total Assets

Total accruals calculated as the change in working capital accounts other than cash less depreciation.

TATA=(IncomefromContinuingOperations_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(NetIncome_t - NonOperatingIncome_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(169.53 - 0 - 211.624) / 2552.78
=-0.016489

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator. An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Citizen Watch Co has a M-score of -2.55 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.43 mean?
Citizen Watch Co (STU:CTZ) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.43 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Citizen Watch Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Citizen Watch Co ranks #561 out of 1001 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 56%.
Is Citizen Watch Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Citizen Watch Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.43. Based on the distribution chart, Citizen Watch Co ranks #561 out of 1001 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Citizen Watch Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Citizen Watch Co's Beneish M-Score compare to NKE and DECK?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Citizen Watch Co ranks #561 out of 1001 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Citizen Watch Co in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beneish M-Score for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry context. However, Beneish M-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 Beneish M-Score mean?
A high Beneish M-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Citizen Watch Co and its competitors. Citizen Watch Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.43. 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 (STU:CTZ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.07, compared to a current price of €13.40 — trading 120.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.43. Citizen Watch Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beneish M-Score calculated?
Beneish M-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Citizen Watch Co (STU:CTZ), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.43 as of Jun. 26, 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 (STU:CTZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Citizen Watch Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €13.40 is trading 120.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.07. GuruFocus considers Citizen Watch Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:CTZ:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.43
  • GF Value™: €6.07 vs. price of €13.40 (120.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Citizen Watch Co Business Description

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.
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