Citizen Watch Co (FRA:CTZ) Financial Strength: 8 (As of Jun. 2026) — 14% Above Median

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FRA:CTZ Citizen Watch Co Ltd FRA:CTZ
68 GF Score
Price €13.00
GF Value €6.58
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Citizen Watch Co Financial Strength?

Citizen Watch Co FRA:CTZ +0.78% 68 Financial Strength is 8 as of Jun. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:CTZ with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.58 (Significantly Overvalued).

Citizen Watch Co has the Financial Strength Rank of 8. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.

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.

Citizen Watch Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 76.25. Citizen Watch Co's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.17. As of today, Citizen Watch Co's Altman Z-Score is 3.98.


Citizen Watch Co  (FRA:CTZ) 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.

Citizen Watch Co has the Financial Strength Rank of 8. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.


Citizen Watch Co Financial Strength Related Terms


FRA:CTZ vs NKE, DECK, ONON: Financial Strength Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Citizen Watch Co's Financial Strength falls into.


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Citizen Watch Co 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:

Citizen Watch Co's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was €0 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was €54 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €301 Mil.

Citizen Watch Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

GuruFocus does not calculate Citizen Watch Co's interest coverage with the available data.

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

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

Citizen Watch Co'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
=(53.876215721369 + 301.19769905882) / 2118.47869535
=0.17

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.

Citizen Watch Co has a Z-score of 3.98, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 3.98 is strong.

* 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 8 mean?
Citizen Watch Co (FRA:CTZ) has a Financial Strength of 8 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 Citizen Watch Co and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Citizen Watch Co's Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00.
Is Citizen Watch Co's Financial Strength too high?
Citizen Watch Co's current Financial Strength of 8 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Citizen Watch Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Citizen Watch Co's Financial Strength compare to NKE and DECK?
Citizen Watch Co's Financial Strength of 8 can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. Historically, Citizen Watch Co's own Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Citizen Watch Co and its competitors. Citizen Watch Co's current Financial Strength is 8, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 7.00. 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 €6.58, compared to a current price of €13.00 — trading 97.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 8, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Citizen Watch Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100. 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 Citizen Watch Co (FRA:CTZ), the current Financial Strength is 8 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 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 €13.00 is trading 97.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.58. GuruFocus considers Citizen Watch Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CTZ:

  • Financial Strength: 8 (14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: €6.58 vs. price of €13.00 (97.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100

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.
68GF Score

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