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CITIZENS COMMUNITY BANCORP I (CZWI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:CZWI - US1749031043 - Common Stock

15.53 USD
+0.41 (+2.71%)
Last: 10/20/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, CZWI scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CZWI was compared to 391 industry peers in the Banks industry. CZWI may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. CZWI has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CZWI had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CZWI had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years CZWI has always been profitable.
CZWI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
CZWI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCZWI 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 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 0.72%, CZWI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.41% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 6.81%, CZWI is doing worse than 64.96% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.72%
ROE 6.81%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)0.83%
ROA(5y)0.9%
ROE(3y)8.65%
ROE(5y)9.27%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
CZWI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCZWI 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

CZWI has a Profit Margin of 21.39%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CZWI outperforms 40.66% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CZWI has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin and Gross Margin are not available for CZWI so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 21.39%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-6.85%
PM growth 5Y8.88%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
CZWI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCZWI 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

CZWI does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for CZWI remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CZWI has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CZWI has an improved debt to assets ratio.
CZWI Yearly Shares OutstandingCZWI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M
CZWI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCZWI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

CZWI has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.51. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CZWI would need 9.51 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CZWI has a Debt to FCF ratio of 9.51. This is in the lower half of the industry: CZWI underperforms 76.47% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.34 indicates that CZWI is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.34, CZWI is doing worse than 72.12% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.34
Debt/FCF 9.51
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC16.81%
CZWI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCZWI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
CZWI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCZWI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500K 1M 1.5M 2M 2.5M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CZWI shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -14.48%.
Measured over the past 5 years, CZWI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 6.74% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.18% in the past year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.66% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-14.48%
EPS 3Y-12.71%
EPS 5Y6.74%
EPS Q2Q%-5.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.18%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.62%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.66%
Sales Q2Q%14.99%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, CZWI will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.34% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, CZWI will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 9.96% on average per year.
EPS Next Y6.98%
EPS Next 2Y13.34%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.06%
Revenue Next 2Y9.96%
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.
CZWI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCZWI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 20M 40M 60M
CZWI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCZWI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 12.52 indicates a correct valuation of CZWI.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CZWI is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CZWI to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.69), we can say CZWI is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.09 indicates a reasonable valuation of CZWI.
CZWI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CZWI is cheaper than 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.18. CZWI is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.52
Fwd PE 9.09
CZWI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCZWI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CZWI indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: CZWI is more expensive than 73.40% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 23.51
EV/EBITDA N/A
CZWI Per share dataCZWI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

CZWI's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CZWI's earnings are expected to grow with 13.34% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.79
PEG (5Y)1.86
EPS Next 2Y13.34%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CZWI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.38%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.57, CZWI is paying slightly less dividend.
CZWI's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.34.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.38%

5.2 History

The dividend of CZWI is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.19%!
CZWI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
CZWI has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.19%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years12
CZWI Yearly Dividends per shareCZWI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3

5.3 Sustainability

CZWI pays out 28.89% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of CZWI is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP28.89%
EPS Next 2Y13.34%
EPS Next 3YN/A
CZWI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCZWI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
CZWI Dividend Payout.CZWI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CZWI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CITIZENS COMMUNITY BANCORP I

NASDAQ:CZWI (10/20/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

15.53

+0.41 (+2.71%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupBanks
GICS IndustryBanks
Earnings (Last)07-28 2025-07-28/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-27 2025-10-27/amc
Inst Owners60.88%
Inst Owner Change-0.05%
Ins Owners4.9%
Ins Owner Change1.08%
Market Cap153.28M
Analysts85
Price Target18.11 (16.61%)
Short Float %1.6%
Short Ratio6.02
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.38%
Yearly Dividend0.34
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.19%
DP28.89%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years12
Ex-Date02-07 2025-02-07 (0.36)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)14.97%
Min EPS beat(2)11.56%
Max EPS beat(2)18.39%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)11.05%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.96%
Max EPS beat(4)18.39%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)23.26%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)16.69%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)18.7%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.92%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.01%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.85%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.68%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.95%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.85%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.03%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.46%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)9.64%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)1.43%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.95%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.79%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.4%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.52
Fwd PE 9.09
P/S 2.63
P/FCF 23.51
P/OCF 21.26
P/B 0.84
P/tB 1.04
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)1.24
EY7.98%
EPS(NY)1.71
Fwd EY11%
FCF(TTM)0.66
FCFY4.25%
OCF(TTM)0.73
OCFY4.7%
SpS5.9
BVpS18.54
TBVpS14.98
PEG (NY)1.79
PEG (5Y)1.86
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.72%
ROE 6.81%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 21.39%
GM N/A
FCFM 11.19%
ROA(3y)0.83%
ROA(5y)0.9%
ROE(3y)8.65%
ROE(5y)9.27%
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-6.85%
PM growth 5Y8.88%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.03
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.34
Debt/FCF 9.51
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 20.46%
Cap/Sales 1.18%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 52.33%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score5
WACC16.81%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)52.38%
Cap/Depr(5y)58.78%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.1%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.7%
Profit Quality(3y)123.54%
Profit Quality(5y)124.22%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-14.48%
EPS 3Y-12.71%
EPS 5Y6.74%
EPS Q2Q%-5.71%
EPS Next Y6.98%
EPS Next 2Y13.34%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.18%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.62%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.66%
Sales Q2Q%14.99%
Revenue Next Year8.06%
Revenue Next 2Y9.96%
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 1Y-55.4%
FCF growth 3Y2.36%
FCF growth 5Y25.78%
OCF growth 1Y-58.06%
OCF growth 3Y-2.53%
OCF growth 5Y9.27%