CLST (Catalyst Bancorp) Profitability Rank: 4 (As of Mar. 2026) — 100% Above Median

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CLST Catalyst Bancorp Inc CLST
64 GF Score
Price $16.74
GF Value $19.19
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Catalyst Bancorp Profitability Rank?

Catalyst Bancorp CLST 64 Profitability Rank is 4 as of Mar. 2026, which is 100% above its 10-year median of 2.00. GuruFocus rates CLST with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Catalyst Bancorp has the Profitability Rank of 4.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Catalyst Bancorp's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00%. As of today, Catalyst Bancorp's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


Catalyst Bancorp Profitability Rank Related Terms


CLST vs LSFG, SMAL, ORBN: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Catalyst Bancorp's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank vs Banks Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Catalyst Bancorp's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Catalyst Bancorp Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Catalyst Bancorp has the Profitability Rank of 4.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Catalyst Bancorp's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0 / 2.897
=0.00 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Catalyst Bancorp has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 4 mean?
Catalyst Bancorp (CLST) has a Profitability Rank of 4 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Catalyst Bancorp and its competitors. This is 100% above median its historical median of 2.00. Over the past decade, Catalyst Bancorp's Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 4.00.
Is Catalyst Bancorp's Profitability Rank too high?
Catalyst Bancorp's current Profitability Rank of 4 is 100% above median its 10-year median of 2.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 4.00. 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 Profitability Rank compare to LSFG and SMAL?
Catalyst Bancorp's Profitability Rank of 4 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. Historically, Catalyst Bancorp's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 4.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Banks company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Banks industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Catalyst Bancorp and its competitors. Catalyst Bancorp's current Profitability Rank is 4, which is 100% above median its own 10-year median of 2.00. 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 $19.19, compared to a current price of $16.74 — trading 12.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 4, which is 100% above median its 10-year median of 2.00. 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 Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Catalyst Bancorp (CLST), the current Profitability Rank is 4 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 $16.74 is trading 12.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $19.19. GuruFocus considers Catalyst Bancorp to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CLST:

  • Profitability Rank: 4 (100% above median its 10-year median of 2.00)
  • GF Value™: $19.19 vs. price of $16.74 (12.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 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.
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