Citizen Watch CoSTU:CTZ +0.75%71 Net Margin % is 9.90% as of Mar. 2026, which is 49% above its 10-year median of 6.64. 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 1,042 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Citizen Watch Co ranks better than 81.29% on this metric.
Citizen Watch Co (STU:CTZ) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Citizen Watch Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Citizen Watch Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Citizen Watch Co's Net Margin % 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.
STU:CTZ vs NKE, DECK, ONON: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Citizen Watch Co's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Citizen Watch Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Citizen Watch Co's Net Margin % 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.
Citizen Watch Co (STU:CTZ) has a Net Margin % of 9.90% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Citizen Watch Co and its competitors. This is 49% above median its historical median of 6.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Citizen Watch Co ranks #195 out of 1042 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 18.7%.
Is Citizen Watch Co's Net Margin % too high?
Citizen Watch Co's current Net Margin % of 9.90% is 49% above median its 10-year median of 6.64. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Net Margin % is 2.62. Citizen Watch Co's value of 9.90% is 277.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Citizen Watch Co ranks #195 out of 1042 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 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Citizen Watch Co's Net Margin % compare to NKE and DECK?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Citizen Watch Co ranks #195 out of 1042 companies for Net Margin %. This places Citizen Watch Co in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.62. Citizen Watch Co's value of 9.90% is 277.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.64 vs. the industry median of 2.62, 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 Net Margin % for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Net Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.62, based on 1,042 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Citizen Watch Co's current Net Margin % of 9.90% is 277.9% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Citizen Watch Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Citizen Watch Co's current Net Margin % is 9.90%, which is 49% above median its own 10-year median of 6.64. 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 Net Margin % is 9.90%, which is 49% above median its 10-year median of 6.64 and 277.9% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 2.62. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Citizen Watch Co (STU:CTZ), the current Net Margin % is 9.90% as of Mar. 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:
Net Margin %: 9.90% (49% above median its 10-year median of 6.64)
GF Value™: €6.07 vs. price of €13.40 (120.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 277.9% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#195 of 1042)
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 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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