CZFS (Citizens Financial Services) 1-Year Sortino Ratio: 3.24 (As of Aug. 29, 2026)

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CZFS Citizens Financial Services Inc CZFS
66 GF Score
Price $80.87
GF Value $63.15
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Citizens Financial Services 1-Year Sortino Ratio?

Citizens Financial Services CZFS -0.21% 66 1-Year Sortino Ratio is 3.24 as of Aug. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates CZFS with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $63.15 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

The 1-Year Sortino Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of the downside risk over the past year. As of today (2026-08-29), Citizens Financial Services's 1-Year Sortino Ratio is 3.24.


Citizens Financial Services  (NAS:CZFS) 1-Year Sortino Ratio Explanation

The 1-Year Sortino Ratio inidicates the risk-adjusted return of an investment over the past year. It is calculated as the annualized result of the average monthly excess return divided by the standard deviation of negative returns over the past year. The monthly excess return is the monthly investment return minus the monthly risk-free rate (typically the 10-year Treasury Constant Maturity Rate). If the risk-free rate for a specific region is not available, U.S. data is used by default.

Differnt from the Sharpe Ratio that penalizes both upside and downside volatility equally, the Sortino Ratio penalizes only those returns falling below a user-specified target or required rate of return. The expected returns here is set to the risk-free rate as well.


Citizens Financial Services 1-Year Sortino Ratio Related Terms


CZFS vs NWFL, WSBF, AVBH: 1-Year Sortino Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Citizens Financial Services's 1-Year Sortino Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 1-Year Sortino Ratio 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 Services 1-Year Sortino Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Citizens Financial Services's 1-Year Sortino Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Citizens Financial Services's 1-Year Sortino Ratio falls into.


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Citizens Financial Services 1-Year Sortino Ratio Calculation

The 1-Year Sortino Ratio measures the risk-adjusted return of an investment asset or portfolio over the past year, focusing specifically on downside risk rather than total risk. A stock / portfolio's 1-Year Sortino Ratio can be calculated by dividing the difference between the one-year returns of the investment and the risk-free rate, by the standard deviation of the downside risks over one year.

A downside risk is a potential loss from the asset or investment. The Downside risk here is measured by the downside deviation, which is the standard deviation of negative returns.

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What does a 1-Year Sortino Ratio of 3.24 mean?
Citizens Financial Services (CZFS) has a 1-Year Sortino Ratio of 3.24 as of Aug. 29, 2026. 1-Year Sortino Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of the downside risk. View historical data for Citizens Financial Services and its competitors.
Is Citizens Financial Services' 1-Year Sortino Ratio too high?
Citizens Financial Services' current 1-Year Sortino Ratio is 3.24. Overall, Citizens Financial Services 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 Services' 1-Year Sortino Ratio compare to NWFL and WSBF?
Citizens Financial Services' 1-Year Sortino Ratio of 3.24 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 1-Year Sortino Ratio for a Banks company?
A good 1-Year Sortino Ratio depends on the Banks industry context. However, 1-Year Sortino Ratio 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 1-Year Sortino Ratio mean?
A high 1-Year Sortino Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 1-Year Sortino Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of the downside risk. View historical data for Citizens Financial Services and its competitors. Citizens Financial Services's current 1-Year Sortino Ratio is 3.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Citizens Financial Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Citizens Financial Services (CZFS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $63.15, compared to a current price of $80.87 — trading 28.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Sortino Ratio is 3.24. Citizens Financial Services' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 1-Year Sortino Ratio calculated?
1-Year Sortino Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Citizens Financial Services (CZFS), the current 1-Year Sortino Ratio is 3.24 as of Aug. 29, 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 Services (CZFS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Citizens Financial Services stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $80.87 is trading 28.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $63.15. GuruFocus considers Citizens Financial Services to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CZFS:

  • 1-Year Sortino Ratio: 3.24
  • GF Value™: $63.15 vs. price of $80.87 (28.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Citizens Financial Services Business Description

Address 15 South Main Street, Mansfield, PA, USA, 16933
Citizens Financial Services Inc is a Pennsylvania-chartered bank and trust company. The company through its banking subsidiary provides banking activities and services for individual, business, governmental and institutional customers. Its activities and services principally include checking, savings, and time deposit accounts; residential, commercial and agricultural real estate, commercial and industrial, state and political subdivision and consumer loans; and a variety of other specialized financial services. The Trust and Investment division of the Bank offers a full range of client investment, estate, mineral management, and retirement services.
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