Catalyst BancorpCLST +0.06%71 Buyback Yield % is 2.95 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 64% below its 10-year median of 8.24. GuruFocus rates CLST with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.04 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 626 Banks companies, Catalyst Bancorp ranks better than 86.42% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Catalyst Bancorp's Buyback Yield % 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.
CLST vs LSFG, SMAL, ORBN: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Catalyst Bancorp's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Catalyst Bancorp's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Catalyst Bancorp's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* 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 (CLST) has a Buyback Yield % of 2.95 as of Jul. 01, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Catalyst Bancorp and its competitors. This is 64% below median its historical median of 8.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Catalyst Bancorp ranks #85 out of 626 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 13.6%.
Is Catalyst Bancorp's Buyback Yield % too high?
Catalyst Bancorp's current Buyback Yield % of 2.95 is 64% below median its 10-year median of 8.24. The Banks industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.43. Catalyst Bancorp's value of 2.95 is 586% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Catalyst Bancorp ranks #85 out of 626 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Buyback Yield % compare to LSFG and SMAL?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Catalyst Bancorp ranks #85 out of 626 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Catalyst Bancorp in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.43. Catalyst Bancorp's value of 2.95 is 586% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.24 vs. the industry median of 0.43, Catalyst Bancorp has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Banks company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Banks companies is 0.43, based on 626 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Catalyst Bancorp's current Buyback Yield % of 2.95 is 586% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Catalyst Bancorp and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Catalyst Bancorp's current Buyback Yield % is 2.95, which is 64% below median its own 10-year median of 8.24. 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 $19.04, compared to a current price of $16.56 — trading 13% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 2.95, which is 64% below median its 10-year median of 8.24 and 586% above the Banks industry median of 0.43. 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 Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Catalyst Bancorp (CLST), the current Buyback Yield % is 2.95 as of Jul. 01, 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 $16.56 is trading 13% below its estimated GF Value™ of $19.04.
GuruFocus considers Catalyst Bancorp to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CLST:
Buyback Yield %: 2.95 (64% below median its 10-year median of 8.24)
GF Value™: $19.04 vs. price of $16.56 (13% below fair value)
Industry Position: 586% above the Banks median (#85 of 626)
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 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.
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