Catalyst BancorpCLST +0.06%71 PEG Ratio is 2.61 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 2.35. 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 1,229 Banks companies, Catalyst Bancorp ranks worse than 68.84% on this metric.
PE Ratio without NRI / 5-Year Book Value Growth Rate*
* The 5-Year Book Value Growth Rate is the 5-year average Book Value per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for Catalyst Bancorp's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CLST'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.91 Med: 2.35 Max: 2.72
Current: 2.61
During the past 7 years, Catalyst Bancorp's highest PEG Ratio was 2.72. The lowest was 1.91. And the median was 2.35.
CLST's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 68.84% of 1229
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.52
vs CLST: 2.61
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Catalyst Bancorp (NAS:CLST) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
Catalyst Bancorp PEG Ratio Related Terms
Catalyst Bancorp PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Catalyst Bancorp's PEG Ratio 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.
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Catalyst Bancorp's PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG 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 PEG Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Catalyst Bancorp's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Catalyst Bancorp's PEG Ratio 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.
* Note: The 5-Year Book Value Growth Rate is the 5-year average Book Value per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
Catalyst Bancorp (CLST) has a PEG Ratio of 2.61 as of Jul. 01, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Catalyst Bancorp and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 2.35. Over the past decade, Catalyst Bancorp's PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.91 to 2.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Catalyst Bancorp ranks #846 out of 1229 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 68.8%.
Is Catalyst Bancorp's PEG Ratio too high?
Catalyst Bancorp's current PEG Ratio of 2.61 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 2.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.91 to a high of 2.72. The Banks industry median PEG Ratio is 1.52. Catalyst Bancorp's value of 2.61 is 71.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Catalyst Bancorp ranks #846 out of 1229 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 PEG Ratio compare to LSFG and SMAL?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Catalyst Bancorp ranks #846 out of 1229 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Catalyst Bancorp in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.52. Catalyst Bancorp's value of 2.61 is 71.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Catalyst Bancorp's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.91 to 2.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.35 vs. the industry median of 1.52, 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 PEG Ratio for a Banks company?
The median PEG Ratio among Banks companies is 1.52, based on 1,229 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Catalyst Bancorp's current PEG Ratio of 2.61 is 71.7% 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Catalyst Bancorp and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Catalyst Bancorp's current PEG Ratio is 2.61, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 2.35. 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 PEG Ratio is 2.61, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 2.35 and 71.7% above the Banks industry median of 1.52. 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 PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Catalyst Bancorp (CLST), the current PEG Ratio is 2.61 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:
PEG Ratio: 2.61 (11% above median its 10-year median of 2.35)
GF Value™: $19.04 vs. price of $16.56 (13% below fair value)
Industry Position: 71.7% above the Banks median (#846 of 1229)
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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