Catalyst Bancorp (CLST) Price & Analysis

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CLST Stock Chart & Stats

$15.74

-$0.02(-0.17%)

At close: Jan 07 4:00 PM EST

$15.74

-$0.02(-0.17%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range$10.67 - $16.98

Previous CloseN/A

Volume1.00

Average Volume (3M)4.74K

Market Cap

$67.88M

Enterprise Value$82.40M

Total Cash (Recent Filing)$0.00

Total Debt (Recent Filing)$14.73M

Price to Earnings (P/E)29.3

Beta0.18

Next Earnings

Apr 23, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend YieldN/A

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)0.13

Shares Outstanding4,113,660

10 Day Avg. Volume6,130

30 Day Avg. Volume4,742

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio-0.17

Price to Book (P/B)0.72

Price to Sales (P/S)3.82

P/FCF Ratio0.00

Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.21

Enterprise Value/Revenue5.36

Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.35

Enterprise Value/Ebitda29.23

Forecast

1Y Price TargetN/A

Price Target UpsideN/A

Rating ConsensusN/A

Number of Analyst Covering0

EPS Forecast (FY)N/A

Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Low Leverage / Conservative Balance SheetA low debt-to-equity ratio and a sizable equity base provide financial flexibility and lower default risk. This conservative capital structure supports resilience through economic cycles, enabling continued lending and investment without heavy reliance on volatile external financing.

Strong Cash Generation And FCF ConversionHigh free cash flow relative to net income indicates earnings quality and reliable internal funding for operations and growth. Consistent cash generation enhances ability to fund loans, cover expenses, and return capital, supporting sustainable operations over months to years.

Consistent Shareholder Buyback ProgramOngoing, repeatable buybacks signal disciplined capital allocation and priority on shareholder returns. Over time, reducing share count can increase EPS and align management incentives, while buybacks provide flexible, structural support to capital strategy if cash generation persists.

Bears Say

Uneven Revenue And Earnings HistoryVolatile top-line and profit swings reduce confidence in sustainable growth and forecasting. Structural inconsistency complicates strategic planning and capital deployment, making it harder to rely on recurring earnings to fund expansion or absorb shocks over the medium term.

Modest Returns On Equity And Asset EfficiencyLow ROE versus asset base signals limited profit extraction from deployed capital, constraining the company’s ability to generate strong shareholder returns. Persistently modest returns can hinder reinvestment, dividend potential, and long-term value creation.

Limited Scale; Operating Cash Small Relative To AssetsSmall operating cash relative to total assets implies limited operational scale and sensitivity to earnings shocks. Structural constraints on cash flow generation reduce flexibility for growth initiatives or large provisioning needs during downturns, raising execution risk.

Catalyst Bancorp News

Catalyst Bancorp Announces Sixth Share Repurchase Program

Catalyst Bancorp ( ($CLST) ) has issued an announcement. On November 20, 2025, Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. announced the...

3M ago

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Catalyst Bancorp to repurchase up to 205,000 shares of common stock

Catalyst Bancorp (CLST) announced that the Board of Directors approved the company’s sixth share repurchase plan. Under the...

3M ago

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Catalyst Bancorp Holds Annual Shareholders Meeting

Catalyst Bancorp ( ($CLST) ) has shared an announcement. Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders...

9M ago

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Catalyst Bancorp reports Q2 EPS 13c vs. ($1.15) last quarter

Q2 net interest margin was 3.72%, up 60 basis points compared to the prior quarter. Q2 net loan...

2y ago

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Catalyst Bancorp Announces New Share Repurchase Plan

Catalyst Bancorp (CLST) has provided an announcement. On May 2, 2024, the Company unveiled its fourth share repurchase...

2y ago

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Catalyst Bancorp announces approval of new share repurchase program

Catalyst Bancorp has announced that its Board of Directors approved the company’s third share repurchase plan. According to...

2y ago

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CLST FAQ

What was Catalyst Bancorp’s price range in the past 12 months?

Catalyst Bancorp lowest stock price was $10.67 and its highest was $16.98 in the past 12 months.

What is Catalyst Bancorp’s market cap?

Catalyst Bancorp’s market cap is $67.88M.

When is Catalyst Bancorp’s upcoming earnings report date?

Catalyst Bancorp’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 23, 2026 which is in 51 days.

How were Catalyst Bancorp’s earnings last quarter?

Catalyst Bancorp released its earnings results on Jan 29, 2026. The company reported $0.13 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by $0.13.

Is Catalyst Bancorp overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Catalyst Bancorp’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Catalyst Bancorp pay dividends?

Catalyst Bancorp does not currently pay dividends.

What is Catalyst Bancorp’s EPS estimate?

Catalyst Bancorp’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Catalyst Bancorp have?

Catalyst Bancorp has 4,113,660 shares outstanding.

What happened to Catalyst Bancorp’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Catalyst Bancorp reported an EPS of $0.13 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Catalyst Bancorp?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CLST

What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?

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Catalyst Bancorp Stock Smart Score

Neutral

Hedge Fund Trend

Increased

By 137.2K Shares
Last Quarter.

Technicals

Fundamentals

Return on Equity

2.72%

Trailing 12-Months

Asset Growth

-7.30%

Trailing 12-Months

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Company Description

Catalyst Bancorp

Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. operates as a holding company for St. Landry Homestead Federal Savings Bank that provides banking products and services in the Acadiana region of south-central Louisiana. The company accepts various deposit products, including savings accounts, demand and NOW accounts, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit. It also offers one- to four-family residential mortgage, commercial real estate loans and multi-family residential, construction and land, commercial and industrial, and consumer loans. In addition, the company invests in various types of securities comprising mortgage-backed securities, the U.S. treasury obligations, securities of various federal agencies and of state and municipal governments, certificates of deposit at federally insured banks and savings institutions, and federal funds. It operates through six full-service branches located in Carencro, Eunice, Lafayette, Opelousas, and Port Barre. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Opelousas, Louisiana.