What is Catalyst Bancorp, Inc.'s (CLST) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. (CLST) is 31/100, with a Sell signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (41), Value (36), and Momentum (43) factor ranks across MoatMap's universe of 25,000+ stocks.

Does Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. have an economic moat?

Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. (CLST) has a Quality factor score of 41/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. (CLST) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 31/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.

What sector is Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. in?

Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. (CLST) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Banks - Regional industry (United States).

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Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. · Financial Services · United States · $71M · Avg Vol: $53K/d

StockRank

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P/E (TTM)

31.8x

ROE

2.5%

D/E

0.2x

Dividend %

—

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. is the bank holding company for Catalyst Bank, a community-oriented financial institution serving southern Louisiana. The bank's competitive position is sustained by its deep local market knowledge, personalized customer service, and focus on residential and commercial lending. It operates as a conservative, community-focused regional bank in a highly localized market.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM
Revenue	8.3M	9.0M	5.6M	11.0M	9.8%	11.6M
EPS	0.04	0.14	-0.78	0.56	141.0%	0.56
Shares	5.3M	4.8M	4.3M	4.1M	-23.0%	4.0M
Debt	—	9.4M	9.6M	14.7M	25.3%	9.8M
Equity	88.5M	84.6M	80.2M	81.7M	-2.6%	—
Op CF	0.8M	2.0M	3.2M	3.3M	62.1%	3.3M
Inv CF	-14.1M	-0.3M	17.8M	-24.4M	—	—
Fin CF	-14.0M	3.8M	4.3M	2.0M	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)+7.6%

SMA 50SMA 200

$18.02

RSI (14)

71.2

52W High

$20.50

From 52W High

0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC (ROA)

0.7%*28.9

ROE

2.5%17.0

GP/Assets

4.1%N/A

Op. Margin

22.5%38.7

FCF/Assets

1.2%N/A

Piotroski

685.8

Int. Cover

—50.0

D/E Ratio

0.18xN/A

Current Ratio

bankN/A

Value

P/E (TTM)

31.8x12.5

EV/EBITDA

bankN/A

P/FCF

20.8xN/A

P/B

0.8x81.6

P/S

6.2x26.4

Div Yield

—N/A

Momentum

52W High %

88%40.0

RS 6M

-3%47.0

SMA 50/200

1.06x59.1

EPS Rev 4W

—N/A

EPS Rev 12W

—N/A

EPS Improve

—N/A

Q Growth

1%26.8

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$71M

P/E (Forward)

—

Gross Margin

—

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Financial Services, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of CLST are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
CLST	Catalyst Bancorp, Inc.(you)	$71M	31	Sell
RVSB	Riverview Bancorp, Inc.	$103M	28	Sell
NSTS	NSTS Bancorp, Inc.	$69M	42	Hold
WSBK	Winchester Bancorp, Inc.	$116M	28	Sell
SRBK	SR Bancorp, Inc.	$142M	31	Sell
FNWB	First Northwest Bancorp	$108M	23	Sell
SSBI	Summit State Bank	$87M	16	Strong Sell
TCBS	Texas Community Bancshares, Inc.	$50M	44	Hold
KFFB	Kentucky First Federal Bancorp	$50M	44	Hold
FSEA	First Seacoast Bancorp, Inc.	$81M	49	Hold

Peer medians: ROE 9.5% · P/E 13.1x · Gross margin 100.0%

Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. (CLST): Stock Score Summary

Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. (CLST) has a MoatMap StockRank of 31/100 based on Quality (41/100), Value (36/100), and Momentum (43/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$18.02
Market Cap	$71M
P/E (TTM)	31.80
Price/Book	0.77
Return on Equity	2.5%
Debt/Equity	0.18x
Operating Margin	22.5%
Revenue Growth	8.7%
Free Cash Flow	$3M

Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. operates in the Banks - Regional industry, part of the Financial Services sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Catalyst Bancorp, Inc.’s (CLST) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. (CLST) is 31/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (41), Value (36), and Momentum (43) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. have an economic moat?: Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. (CLST) has a Quality factor score of 41/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. (CLST) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 31/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. in?: Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. (CLST) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Banks - Regional industry (United States).