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Citizens Financial WVCIWV +1.04%66 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.90% as of Mar. 2026, which is 70% above its 10-year median of 1.12. GuruFocus rates CIWV with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.49 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,531 Banks companies, Citizens Financial WV ranks better than 79.49% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Citizens Financial WV's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $14.04 Mil. Citizens Financial WV's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $737.85 Mil. Therefore, Citizens Financial WV's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.90%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Citizens Financial WV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
CIWV'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.35 Med: 1.12 Max: 1.59
Current: 1.59
During the past 13 years, Citizens Financial WV's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 1.59%. The lowest was 0.35%. And the median was 1.12%.
CIWV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 79.49% of 1531
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.99
vs CIWV: 1.59
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Citizens Financial WV Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Citizens Financial WV Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Citizens Financial WV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
CIWV vs STLE, KLIB, ORPB: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Citizens Financial WV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
Citizens Financial WV Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Citizens Financial WV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Citizens Financial WV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.90% mean?
Citizens Financial WV (CIWV) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.90% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Citizens Financial WV and its competitors. This is 70% above median its historical median of 1.12. Over the past decade, Citizens Financial WV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.35 to 1.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Citizens Financial WV ranks #314 out of 1531 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 20.5%.
Is Citizens Financial WV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Citizens Financial WV's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.90% is 70% above median its 10-year median of 1.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 1.59. The Banks industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.99. Citizens Financial WV's value of 1.90% is 91.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Citizens Financial WV ranks #314 out of 1531 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Citizens Financial WV has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Citizens Financial WV's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to STLE and KLIB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Citizens Financial WV ranks #314 out of 1531 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Citizens Financial WV in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.99. Citizens Financial WV's value of 1.90% is 91.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Citizens Financial WV's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.35 to 1.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.12 vs. the industry median of 0.99, Citizens Financial WV 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Banks company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Banks companies is 0.99, based on 1,531 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Citizens Financial WV's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.90% is 91.9% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Citizens Financial WV and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Citizens Financial WV's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.90%, which is 70% above median its own 10-year median of 1.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Citizens Financial WV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Citizens Financial WV (CIWV) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $38.49, compared to a current price of $48.98 — trading 27.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.90%, which is 70% above median its 10-year median of 1.12 and 91.9% above the Banks industry median of 0.99. Citizens Financial WV's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Citizens Financial WV (CIWV), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.90% 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 Citizens Financial WV (CIWV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Citizens Financial WV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $48.98 is trading 27.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $38.49.
GuruFocus considers Citizens Financial WV to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CIWV:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 1.90% (70% above median its 10-year median of 1.12)
GF Value™: $38.49 vs. price of $48.98 (27.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 91.9% above the Banks median (#314 of 1531)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CIWV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Citizens Financial Corp WV is a bank holding company. The company provides retail, secondary market, and commercial loan services, as well as, deposit, trust and brokerage services to customers in Randolph, Tucker, Upshur, Pocahontas and Wetzel Counties of West Virginia and nearby areas. The bank provides checking, savings, loans, credit card services for Personal as well as Business accounts.
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