Citizens & Northern Corp. (CZNC) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Citizens & Northern Corp. (CZNC) has a Graham intrinsic value of $22.10 per share. At $25.50 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 15% above that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 13.2% a year to $2.3M, with an average return on invested capital of 9.7%.

Graham intrinsic value
$22.10
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$25.50
Price vs Graham value
15% above
Market cap
$353.5M
Revenue (FY2025)
$2.3M
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
13.2%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
9.7%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
$30.1M

CZNC 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $2.3M $23.4M — $30.1M — 9.8%
FY2024 $2.3M $26.0M $1.69 $31.1M — 13.3%
FY2023 $1.7M $24.1M $1.57 $31.3M — 9.4%
FY2022 $2.3M $26.6M $1.71 $31.3M — 11.3%
FY2021 $1.9M $30.6M $1.92 $33.0M — 14.7%
FY2020 $1.3M $19.2M $1.30 $21.6M — 7.5%
FY2019 $1.3M $19.5M $1.46 $19.6M — 7.7%
FY2018 $1.0M $22.0M $1.79 $24.7M — 10.2%
FY2017 $797.0K $13.4M $1.10 $17.7M — 6.0%
FY2016 $756.0K $15.8M $1.30 $16.9M — 7.1%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORP is a consistent compounder, expanding top-line revenue at 13.2% annually over the past decade.

CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORP returns on capital have been average, hovering around 9.7% ROIC over the decade.

CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORP has not shown aggressive share repurchases (>10% retirement) or a major balance-sheet leverage increase (>50% net debt growth) over the 10-year window.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORP is modeled at 3.3% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $22.10 per share.

CZNC stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Citizens & Northern Corp. (CZNC) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 3.3% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, CZNC's intrinsic value is about $22.10 per share.

Is CZNC stock undervalued?

At $25.50 (close on Oct 17, 2026), CZNC trades 15% above its Graham value of $22.10. On Graham's terms the shares look fully priced. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Citizens & Northern Corp. grown?

Revenue went from $756.0K in fiscal 2016 to $2.3M in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 13.2%. Net income was $23.4M in fiscal 2025.

Does Citizens & Northern Corp. generate free cash flow?

Citizens & Northern Corp. generated $30.1M of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 10 of the last 10 reported years.

What is CZNC's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 9.7%, and average return on equity was 8.9%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this CZNC data come from?

From Citizens & Northern Corp.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Aug 7, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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