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CIVISTA BANCSHARES INC (CIVB) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:CIVB - Nasdaq - US1788671071 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

19.39  +0.11 (+0.57%)

Fundamental Rating

5

CIVB gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 392 industry peers in the Banks industry. CIVB has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. CIVB is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! CIVB also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CIVB was profitable.
CIVB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years CIVB has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years CIVB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
CIVB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCIVB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of CIVB (0.99%) is better than 64.54% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.35%, CIVB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.92% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.99%
ROE 10.35%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)0.98%
ROA(5y)1.09%
ROE(3y)10.24%
ROE(5y)10.25%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
CIVB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCIVB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 21.09%, CIVB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.31% of the companies in the same industry.
CIVB's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin and Gross Margin are not available for CIVB so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 21.09%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-14.24%
PM growth 5Y-8.2%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
CIVB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCIVB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CIVB does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, CIVB has less shares outstanding
CIVB has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CIVB has been reduced compared to a year ago.
CIVB Yearly Shares OutstandingCIVB Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M
CIVB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCIVB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

CIVB has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.35. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as CIVB would need 2.35 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CIVB (2.35) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CIVB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CIVB (0.28) is worse than 68.37% of its industry peers.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for CIVB, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.28
Debt/FCF 2.35
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC14.03%
CIVB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCIVB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
CIVB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCIVB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CIVB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 18.22%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past 5 years, CIVB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 0.10% on average per year.
CIVB shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -15.34%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.52% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.22%
EPS 3Y-9.77%
EPS 5Y0.1%
EPS Q2Q%57.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.34%
Revenue growth 3Y6.77%
Revenue growth 5Y7.52%
Sales Q2Q%4.27%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 22.19% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
CIVB is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 10.21% yearly.
EPS Next Y42.99%
EPS Next 2Y22.19%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.44%
Revenue Next 2Y10.21%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
CIVB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCIVB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 50M 100M 150M
CIVB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCIVB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 7.66 indicates a rather cheap valuation of CIVB.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CIVB is valued cheaper than 93.88% of the companies in the same industry.
CIVB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.54, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
CIVB is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.43.
CIVB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CIVB is cheaper than 91.33% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 35.28. CIVB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.66
Fwd PE 6.43
CIVB Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCIVB Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

CIVB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CIVB is cheaper than 80.87% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.99
EV/EBITDA N/A
CIVB Per share dataCIVB EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

CIVB's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
CIVB's earnings are expected to grow with 22.19% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.18
PEG (5Y)77.18
EPS Next 2Y22.19%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CIVB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.49%.
CIVB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.51.
CIVB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.40.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.49%

5.2 History

The dividend of CIVB is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.71%!
CIVB has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
CIVB has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.71%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years13
CIVB Yearly Dividends per shareCIVB Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

24.76% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CIVB. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of CIVB is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP24.76%
EPS Next 2Y22.19%
EPS Next 3YN/A
CIVB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCIVB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
CIVB Dividend Payout.CIVB Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CIVB Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CIVISTA BANCSHARES INC

NASDAQ:CIVB (8/8/2025, 2:50:36 PM)

19.39

+0.11 (+0.57%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupBanks
GICS IndustryBanks
Earnings (Last)07-24 2025-07-24/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-27 2025-10-27/bmo
Inst Owners56.65%
Inst Owner Change2.24%
Ins Owners1.56%
Ins Owner Change12.28%
Market Cap374.42M
Analysts80
Price Target26.35 (35.89%)
Short Float %0.46%
Short Ratio1.19
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.49%
Yearly Dividend0.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.71%
DP24.76%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-Date08-05 2025-08-05 (0.17)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)20.67%
Min EPS beat(2)15.7%
Max EPS beat(2)25.64%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)18.44%
Min EPS beat(4)13.51%
Max EPS beat(4)25.64%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)7.62%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)7.54%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)7.35%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.76%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.13%
Max Revenue beat(2)-5.4%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.33%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.13%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.28%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.39%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.85%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.09%
PT rev (1m)0.65%
PT rev (3m)6.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.2%
EPS NQ rev (3m)19.55%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)20.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.3%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.49%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.66
Fwd PE 6.43
P/S 1.92
P/FCF 7.99
P/OCF 7.33
P/B 0.94
P/tB 1.42
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)2.53
EY13.05%
EPS(NY)3.02
Fwd EY15.55%
FCF(TTM)2.43
FCFY12.52%
OCF(TTM)2.65
OCFY13.65%
SpS10.1
BVpS20.58
TBVpS13.69
PEG (NY)0.18
PEG (5Y)77.18
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.99%
ROE 10.35%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 21.09%
GM N/A
FCFM 24.03%
ROA(3y)0.98%
ROA(5y)1.09%
ROE(3y)10.24%
ROE(5y)10.25%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-14.24%
PM growth 5Y-8.2%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.05
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.28
Debt/FCF 2.35
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 38.3%
Cap/Sales 2.17%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 113.97%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score8
WACC14.03%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)59.59%
Cap/Depr(5y)61.67%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.16%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.54%
Profit Quality(3y)111.1%
Profit Quality(5y)105%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.22%
EPS 3Y-9.77%
EPS 5Y0.1%
EPS Q2Q%57.78%
EPS Next Y42.99%
EPS Next 2Y22.19%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.34%
Revenue growth 3Y6.77%
Revenue growth 5Y7.52%
Sales Q2Q%4.27%
Revenue Next Year10.44%
Revenue Next 2Y10.21%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1YN/A
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y66.01%
FCF growth 3Y4.3%
FCF growth 5Y4.36%
OCF growth 1Y42.52%
OCF growth 3Y5.78%
OCF growth 5Y4.45%