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Citizen Watch CoFRA:CTZ +2.56%66 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 16.62 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 26.69. GuruFocus rates FRA:CTZ with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.29 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 533 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Citizen Watch Co ranks better than 92.68% on this metric.
Citizen Watch Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.62.
The historical rank and industry rank for Citizen Watch Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CTZ'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.99 Med: 26.69 Max: 63.08
Current: 16.62
During the past 13 years, Citizen Watch Co's highest Yield on Cost was 63.08. The lowest was 6.99. And the median was 26.69.
FRA:CTZ's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 92.68% of 533
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 3.32
vs FRA:CTZ: 16.62
Citizen Watch Co (FRA:CTZ) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Citizen Watch Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
FRA:CTZ vs NKE, DECK, ONON: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Citizen Watch Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Citizen Watch Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Citizen Watch Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Citizen Watch Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Citizen Watch Co (FRA:CTZ) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 16.62 as of Jul. 22, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Citizen Watch Co and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 26.69. Over the past decade, Citizen Watch Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 6.99 to 63.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Citizen Watch Co ranks #39 out of 533 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 7.3%.
Is Citizen Watch Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Citizen Watch Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 16.62 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 26.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.99 to a high of 63.08. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.32. Citizen Watch Co's value of 16.62 is 400.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Citizen Watch Co ranks #39 out of 533 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Citizen Watch Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Citizen Watch Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to NKE and DECK?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Citizen Watch Co ranks #39 out of 533 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Citizen Watch Co in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.32. Citizen Watch Co's value of 16.62 is 400.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Citizen Watch Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 6.99 to 63.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.69 vs. the industry median of 3.32, Citizen Watch Co 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 3.32, based on 533 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Citizen Watch Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 16.62 is 400.6% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Citizen Watch Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Citizen Watch Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 16.62, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 26.69. 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 €6.29, compared to a current price of €12.00 — trading 90.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 16.62, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 26.69 and 400.6% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 3.32. Citizen Watch Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Citizen Watch Co (FRA:CTZ), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 16.62 as of Jul. 22, 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 €12.00 is trading 90.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.29.
GuruFocus considers Citizen Watch Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CTZ:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 16.62 (38% below median its 10-year median of 26.69)
GF Value™: €6.29 vs. price of €12.00 (90.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 400.6% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#39 of 533)
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 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.
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