CZBS (Citizens Bancshares) Total Payout Ratio: 0.08 (As of Aug. 14, 2026)

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CZBS Citizens Bancshares Corp CZBS
75 GF Score
Price $62.00
GF Value $55.85
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Citizens Bancshares Total Payout Ratio?

Citizens Bancshares CZBS -0.89% 75 Total Payout Ratio is 0.08 as of Aug. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates CZBS with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $55.85 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income.

Citizens Bancshares's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.08.


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Citizens Bancshares Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Citizens Bancshares's Total Payout Ratio 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.

Citizens Bancshares Total Payout Ratio Chart

Citizens Bancshares Annual Data
Trend Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.11 0.10 0.07 0.14 0.08

Citizens Bancshares Semi-Annual Data
Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.11 0.10 0.07 0.14 0.08

CZBS vs MGYR, JDVB, CNBP: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Citizens Bancshares's Total Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Total Payout 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 Bancshares Total Payout Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Citizens Bancshares's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Citizens Bancshares's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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Citizens Bancshares Total Payout Ratio Calculation

Total Payout Ratio is a measurement showing the proportion of earnings a company pays shareholders in the form of dividends and net stock repurchases.

Citizens Bancshares's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 0 + -0.858) / 11.022
=0.08

Citizens Bancshares's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 0 + -0.858) / 11.022
=0.08

* 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.

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What does a Total Payout Ratio of 0.08 mean?
Citizens Bancshares (CZBS) has a Total Payout Ratio of 0.08 as of Aug. 14, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Citizens Bancshares and its competitors.
Is Citizens Bancshares' Total Payout Ratio too high?
Citizens Bancshares' current Total Payout Ratio is 0.08. Overall, Citizens Bancshares has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Citizens Bancshares' Total Payout Ratio compare to MGYR and JDVB?
Citizens Bancshares' Total Payout Ratio of 0.08 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 Total Payout Ratio for a Banks company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Banks industry context. However, Total Payout 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 Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Citizens Bancshares and its competitors. Citizens Bancshares's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Citizens Bancshares stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Citizens Bancshares (CZBS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $55.85, compared to a current price of $62.00 — trading 11% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 0.08. Citizens Bancshares' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Citizens Bancshares (CZBS), the current Total Payout Ratio is 0.08 as of Aug. 14, 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 Bancshares (CZBS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Citizens Bancshares stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $62.00 is trading 11% above its estimated GF Value™ of $55.85. GuruFocus considers Citizens Bancshares to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CZBS:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 0.08
  • GF Value™: $55.85 vs. price of $62.00 (11% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Citizens Bancshares Business Description

Other Exchanges CITZ:USA
Address 230 Peachtree Street NW, Suite 2700, Atlanta, GA, USA, 30303
Citizens Bancshares Corp is a bank holding company. The principal business activity of the Bank is to provide banking services to domestic markets in the Midlands, Pee Dee, and Coastal areas of South Carolina. It offers a full line of personal and business banking services, including checking, savings, and money market accounts, along with mortgages, loans, and lines of credit.
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