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Catalyst Bancorp's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.16.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.56.
During the past 12 months, Catalyst Bancorp's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 6.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 119.40% per year.
During the past 7 years, Catalyst Bancorp's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 119.40% per year. The lowest was -40.50% per year. And the median was 48.00% per year.
Catalyst Bancorp (NAS:CLST) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Catalyst Bancorp Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Catalyst Bancorp Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Catalyst Bancorp's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
CLST vs HFBL, SMAL, NSTS: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Catalyst Bancorp's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE 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 PE Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Catalyst Bancorp's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Catalyst Bancorp's PE Ratio falls into.
Catalyst Bancorp Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Catalyst Bancorp's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.55
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.55 mean?
Catalyst Bancorp (CLST) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.55 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Catalyst Bancorp and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Catalyst Bancorp ranks #14 out of 1414 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 1%.
Is Catalyst Bancorp's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Catalyst Bancorp's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.55. The Banks industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.30. Catalyst Bancorp's value of $0.55 is 92.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Catalyst Bancorp ranks #14 out of 1414 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 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Catalyst Bancorp's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to HFBL and SMAL?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Catalyst Bancorp ranks #14 out of 1414 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Catalyst Bancorp in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.30. Catalyst Bancorp's value of $0.55 is 92.5% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Banks company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Banks companies is 7.30, based on 1,414 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Catalyst Bancorp's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.55 is 92.5% below 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Catalyst Bancorp and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Catalyst Bancorp's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.55. 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 $19.29, compared to a current price of $16.60 — trading 13.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.55 and 92.5% below the Banks industry median of 7.30. Catalyst Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Catalyst Bancorp (CLST), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.55 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 $16.60 is trading 13.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $19.29.
GuruFocus considers Catalyst Bancorp to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CLST:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $0.55
GF Value™: $19.29 vs. price of $16.60 (13.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 92.5% below the Banks median (#14 of 1414)
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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