CIVB (Civista Bancshares) Financial Strength: 2 (As of Jun. 2026) — 33% Below Median

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CIVB Civista Bancshares Inc CIVB
58 GF Score
Price $27.57
GF Value $18.27
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Civista Bancshares Financial Strength?

Civista Bancshares CIVB +0.51% 58 Financial Strength is 2 as of Jun. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates CIVB with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Civista Bancshares has the Financial Strength Rank of 2. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.

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Civista Bancshares Inc displays poor financial strength. Usually, this is caused by too much debt for the company.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

GuruFocus does not calculate Civista Bancshares's interest coverage with the available data. Civista Bancshares's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.24. Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.


Civista Bancshares  (NAS:CIVB) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Civista Bancshares has the Financial Strength Rank of 2. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.


Civista Bancshares Financial Strength Related Terms

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Civista Bancshares Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

Civista Bancshares's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-18.0 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $108.0 Mil.

Civista Bancshares's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Civista Bancshares's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(123.5 + 107.999) / 187.428
=1.24

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 2 mean?
Civista Bancshares (CIVB) has a Financial Strength of 2 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Civista Bancshares and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Civista Bancshares' Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 7.00.
Is Civista Bancshares' Financial Strength too high?
Civista Bancshares' current Financial Strength of 2 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, Civista Bancshares has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Civista Bancshares' Financial Strength compare to NRIM and DBIN?
Civista Bancshares' Financial Strength of 2 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. Historically, Civista Bancshares' own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 7.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Banks company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Banks industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Civista Bancshares and its competitors. Civista Bancshares's current Financial Strength is 2, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Civista Bancshares stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Civista Bancshares (CIVB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.27, compared to a current price of $27.57 — trading 50.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 2, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 3.00. Civista Bancshares' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Civista Bancshares (CIVB), the current Financial Strength is 2 as of Jun. 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 Civista Bancshares (CIVB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Civista Bancshares stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $27.57 is trading 50.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.27. GuruFocus considers Civista Bancshares to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CIVB:

  • Financial Strength: 2 (33% below median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: $18.27 vs. price of $27.57 (50.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Civista Bancshares Business Description

Address 100 East Water Street, P.O. Box 5016, Sandusky, OH, USA, 44870
Civista Bancshares Inc is a financial holding company. Operating through its subsidiary, it engages in the business of community banking. Its business activity involves collecting customer deposits, making loans, purchasing securities, and offering trust services to its clients. The company's loan portfolio includes commercial and agricultural, commercial real estate-owner occupied, commercial real estate non-owner occupied, residential real estate, real estate construction, and consumer loans. The majority of its revenues are derived from the interest and fees gained on loans.
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