Citizen Watch Co Ltd (JP:7762)
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Rating:74Outperform
Price Target:
¥2,535.00
▲(36.66% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/15/26
The score is driven primarily by solid financial performance (profitability recovery and low leverage) tempered by only moderate and volatile cash-flow conversion. Technicals are strong with clear uptrend momentum but overbought indicators add near-term risk. Valuation is reasonable with a modest dividend yield supporting the overall profile.
Positive Factors
Diversified manufacturing portfolio
Citizen’s multi-segment model (consumer watches, machine tools, precision components) leverages precision-engineering capabilities to generate diversified, repeatable revenue streams. This structural mix reduces single-market dependence and allows cross‑domain technology reuse, supporting durable revenue resilience and product innovation over cycles.
Negative Factors
Moderate and volatile cash conversion
Free cash flow consistently positive yet materially below net income implies working capital swings and capital spending absorb a large share of earnings. This dampens internal funding capacity, limits flexibility for M&A or higher dividends, and raises risk if profitability weakens or capex needs rise.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Diversified manufacturing portfolio
Citizen’s multi-segment model (consumer watches, machine tools, precision components) leverages precision-engineering capabilities to generate diversified, repeatable revenue streams. This structural mix reduces single-market dependence and allows cross‑domain technology reuse, supporting durable revenue resilience and product innovation over cycles.
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Citizen Watch Co (7762) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥530.07B
Dividend Yield3.61%
Average Volume (3M)3.11M
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.1
Beta (1Y)1.12
Revenue Growth9.44%
EPS Growth30.20%
CountryJP
Employees11,935
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryConglomerates
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)100.54
Shares Outstanding246,000,000
10 Day Avg. Volume1,719,280
30 Day Avg. Volume3,111,600
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.43
Price to Book (P/B)1.39
Price to Sales (P/S)1.17
P/FCF Ratio23.07
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥2,200.00Price Target Upside18.60% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)106.56
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥353.67B
Citizen Watch Co Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Citizen Watch Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells watches and their components worldwide. It operates through four segments: Watches, Machine Tools, Devices and Components, and Electronic and Other Products. The company offers movements, system clock...
How the Company Makes Money
Citizen Watch generates revenue primarily through the sale of products across its operating segments. The watches business earns money from manufacturing and selling Citizen-branded watches and related timekeeping products through domestic and int...
Citizen Watch Co Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
74
Positive
Cash Flow
62
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 316.28B | 346.81B | 316.88B | 312.83B | 301.37B | 281.42B |
| Gross Profit | 134.82B | 149.53B | 129.33B | 126.70B | 117.90B | 102.58B |
| EBITDA | 34.37B | 44.65B | 34.15B | 37.18B | 34.76B | 33.46B |
| Net Income | 24.52B | 31.10B | 23.88B | 22.96B | 21.84B | 22.14B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 418.97B | 468.30B | 415.55B | 415.44B | 389.98B | 394.96B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 98.99B | 105.56B | 93.75B | 81.31B | 82.59B | 110.90B |
| Total Debt | 68.26B | 65.98B | 69.99B | 81.35B | 70.96B | 67.24B |
| Total Liabilities | 156.42B | 166.17B | 151.40B | 159.31B | 157.20B | 156.29B |
| Stockholders Equity | 254.49B | 293.18B | 255.92B | 247.66B | 224.18B | 229.31B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | 17.60B | 18.69B | 18.65B | 1.49B | 25.13B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 38.82B | 35.77B | 34.56B | 16.58B | 34.69B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -14.49B | -10.03B | -12.70B | -13.50B | -9.55B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -18.66B | -12.54B | -26.99B | -40.09B | -19.96B |
Citizen Watch Co Technical Analysis
Positive
1855.00
Price Trends
1825.53
Positive
1630.74
Positive
1340.47
Positive
Market Momentum
120.56
Negative
69.33
Neutral
76.23
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:7762, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 1855 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1980.90, above the 50-day MA of 1825.53, and above the 200-day MA of 1340.47, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 120.56 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 69.33 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 76.23 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for JP:7762.
Citizen Watch Co Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
74 Outperform | ¥530.07B | 13.06 | 9.36% | 3.61% | 9.44% | 30.20% | |
71 Outperform | ¥8.37T | 9.00 | 12.86% | 2.48% | 0.62% | 7.66% | |
69 Neutral | ¥9.00T | 20.63 | 13.39% | 2.29% | 6.11% | 9.13% | |
69 Neutral | ¥18.87T | 25.47 | 8.81% | 2.94% | 1.60% | -10.27% | |
68 Neutral | ¥15.05T | 17.70 | 15.23% | 2.11% | 0.67% | 3.97% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
54 Neutral | ¥16.32T | 19.09 | 11.47% | 2.28% | -4.55% | -5.17% |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
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Citizen Watch Co Corporate Events
Citizen Watch Lifts Earnings, Cash and Dividend as Fiscal 2026 Profits Jump
May 13, 2026
Citizen Watch Co. reported strong results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, with net sales rising 9.4% to ¥346.8 billion and profit attributable to owners of the parent climbing 30.3% to ¥31.1 billion, driven by improved margins ...
Citizen Watch Delivers Profit Surge, Boosts Dividend and Signals Moderating Growth
May 13, 2026
Citizen Watch Co. reported a strong rebound in earnings for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, with net sales rising 9.4% to ¥346.8 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent jumping 30.3% to ¥31.1 billion. Operating profit s...
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