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6-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 6-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-08-26), California BanCorp's 6-1 Month Momentum % is 11.33%.
The industry rank for California BanCorp's 6-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
BCAL's 6-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than 66.25% of 1600
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 5.35
vs BCAL: 11.33
California BanCorp (NAS:BCAL) 6-1 Month Momentum % Explanation
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 6-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past six months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
California BanCorp 6-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
BCAL vs CWBC, MSBI, RCBC: 6-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, California BanCorp's 6-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 6-1 Month Momentum % 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.
California BanCorp 6-1 Month Momentum % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, California BanCorp's 6-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where California BanCorp's 6-1 Month Momentum % falls into.
California BanCorp (NAS:BCAL) 6-1 Month Momentum % Calculation
6-1 Month Momentum % is calculated as following:
6-1 Month Momentum %
=
( Price 1-month ago
/
Price 6-month ago
- 1 )
*
100 %
* 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.
California BanCorp (BCAL) has a 6-1 Month Momentum % of 11.33% as of Aug. 26, 2026. 6-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 6-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on California BanCorp and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, California BanCorp ranks #540 out of 1600 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 33.7%.
Is California BanCorp's 6-1 Month Momentum % too high?
California BanCorp's current 6-1 Month Momentum % is 11.33%. The Banks industry median 6-1 Month Momentum % is 5.35. California BanCorp's value of 11.33% is 111.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, California BanCorp ranks #540 out of 1600 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, California BanCorp has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does California BanCorp's 6-1 Month Momentum % compare to CWBC and MSBI?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, California BanCorp ranks #540 out of 1600 companies for 6-1 Month Momentum %. This puts California BanCorp in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 6-1 Month Momentum % is 5.35. California BanCorp's value of 11.33% is 111.8% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 6-1 Month Momentum % for a Banks company?
The median 6-1 Month Momentum % among Banks companies is 5.35, based on 1,600 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 6-1 Month Momentum % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 6-1 Month Momentum % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. California BanCorp's current 6-1 Month Momentum % of 11.33% is 111.8% 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 6-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 6-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 6-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 6-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on California BanCorp and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median 6-1 Month Momentum % is 5.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. California BanCorp's current 6-1 Month Momentum % is 11.33%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is California BanCorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, California BanCorp (BCAL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.95, compared to a current price of $21.36 — trading 26% above its estimated fair value. The current 6-1 Month Momentum % is 11.33% and 111.8% above the Banks industry median of 5.35. California BanCorp's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 6-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
6-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For California BanCorp (BCAL), the current 6-1 Month Momentum % is 11.33% as of Aug. 26, 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 California BanCorp (BCAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, California BanCorp stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $21.36 is trading 26% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.95.
GuruFocus considers California BanCorp to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BCAL:
6-1 Month Momentum %: 11.33%
GF Value™: $16.95 vs. price of $21.36 (26% above fair value)
Industry Position: 111.8% above the Banks median (#540 of 1600)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BCAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
California BanCorp is a relationship-focused community bank offering commercial loan and deposit products, along with other services delivered directly or through strategic alliances, to business and individual customers in its target markets. The Company provides financial products and services to individuals, professionals, and small to medium-sized businesses through its branch and commercial banking offices serving California. Its lending products consist mainly of construction and land development loans, real estate loans, C&I loans, and consumer loans, and it is a Preferred SBA Lender, while its deposit products consist mainly of demand deposit, money market, and certificates of deposit. The Company operates in one reportable segment, commercial banking.
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