CLST (Catalyst Bancorp) Book Value per Share: $20.26 (As of Mar. 2026)


CLST Catalyst Bancorp Inc CLST
71 GF Score
Price $16.28
GF Value $19.06
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Catalyst Bancorp Book Value per Share?

Catalyst Bancorp CLST -1.69% 71 Book Value per Share is $20.26 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CLST with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.06 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Catalyst Bancorp's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $20.26.

During the past 12 months, Catalyst Bancorp's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.60% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the book value growth rate using book value per share data.

During the past 7 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Catalyst Bancorp was 23.00% per year. The lowest was -2.50% per year. And the median was 13.15% per year.

Catalyst Bancorp's current price is $16.28. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $20.26. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Catalyst Bancorp is 0.80.

During the past 7 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Catalyst Bancorp was 1.43. The lowest was 0.57. And the median was 0.68.

Warning Sign:

Catalyst Bancorp Inc stock PB Ratio (=0.8) is close to 3-year high of 0.84.


Catalyst Bancorp  (NAS:CLST) Book Value per Share Explanation

Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.

For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.


Catalyst Bancorp Book Value per Share Related Terms


Catalyst Bancorp Book Value per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Catalyst Bancorp's Book Value per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Catalyst Bancorp Book Value per Share Chart

Catalyst Bancorp Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Book Value per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 20.23 16.73 17.76 18.75 20.06

Catalyst Bancorp Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Book Value per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 19.17 19.50 19.75 20.06 20.26

CLST vs LSFG, SMAL, ORBN: Book Value per Share Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Catalyst Bancorp's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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.


Catalyst Bancorp PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Catalyst Bancorp's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Catalyst Bancorp's PB Ratio falls into.


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Catalyst Bancorp Book Value per Share Calculation

Catalyst Bancorp's Book Value Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(81.73-0.00)/4.08
=20.06

Catalyst Bancorp's Book Value Per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(82.21-0.00)/4.06
=20.26

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Theoretically it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated. Total Stockholders Equity is a balance sheet item and equal to Total Assets less Total Liabilities of the company.

Book value may include intangible items which may come from the company's past acquisitions. Book value less intangibles is called Tangible Book.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Book Value per Share →
What does a Book Value per Share of $20.26 mean?
Catalyst Bancorp (CLST) has a Book Value per Share of $20.26 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Catalyst Bancorp and its competitors.
Is Catalyst Bancorp's Book Value per Share too high?
Catalyst Bancorp's current Book Value per Share is $20.26. Overall, Catalyst Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Catalyst Bancorp's Book Value per Share compare to LSFG and SMAL?
Catalyst Bancorp's Book Value per Share of $20.26 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for a Banks company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Banks industry context. However, Book Value per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Catalyst Bancorp and its competitors. Catalyst Bancorp's current Book Value per Share is $20.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Catalyst Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Catalyst Bancorp (CLST) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.06, compared to a current price of $16.28 — trading 14.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is $20.26. Catalyst Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Catalyst Bancorp (CLST), the current Book Value per Share is $20.26 as of Mar. 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 Catalyst Bancorp (CLST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Catalyst Bancorp stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $16.28 is trading 14.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $19.06. GuruFocus considers Catalyst Bancorp to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CLST:

  • Book Value per Share: $20.26
  • GF Value™: $19.06 vs. price of $16.28 (14.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CLST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Catalyst Bancorp Business Description

Address 235 N. Court Street, Opelousas, LA, USA, 70570
Catalyst Bancorp Inc is a bank holding company. Through its subsidiary, which is a federally chartered community-oriented savings bank, it is engaged in attracting deposits from the general public and using those funds to invest in loans and securities. The sources of funds are customer deposits, repayments of loans, maturities of investments, and funds borrowed from outside sources, which are used for the origination of loans. It operates in one reportable segment, which generates income principally from interest on loans and investment securities, as well as from fees charged in connection with various loan and deposit services.
71GF Score

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