Catalyst Bancorp, Inc.
CLST
Rank in Stocks
#21202
Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. functions as the parent entity for St. Landry Homestead... Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. functions as the parent entity for St. Landry Homestead Federal Savings Bank, providing a comprehensive suite of financial products and services across the Acadiana region in south-central Louisiana. The institution offers diverse deposit options for its clientele, encompassing savings accounts, checking and negotiable order of withdrawal (NOW) accounts, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit. Additionally, it originates various types of loans, including mortgages for one-to-four-family homes, commercial real estate and multi-family residential financing, construction and land development loans, commercial and industrial loans, and consumer loans. Beyond its core banking activities, the company allocates capital into a broad spectrum of securities. These investments include mortgage-backed instruments, obligations issued by the U.S. Treasury, securities from various federal agencies and state/municipal governments, certificates of deposit placed with federally insured financial institutions, and federal funds. Catalyst Bancorp maintains a physical presence through six full-service branches located in Carencro, Eunice, Lafayette, Opelousas, and Port Barre. The company, which traces its origins back to 1922, is headquartered in Opelousas, Louisiana.
Share Price
$17.75
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$71.81M
Change (1 day)
1.43%
Change (1 year)
20.01%
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Operating Margin for Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. (CLST)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 15.93%
According to Catalyst Bancorp, Inc.'s latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 15.93%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 16.32%.
Operating Margin history for Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. from 2019 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 15.93% | -2.39% |
| 2025 | 16.32% | -140.47% |
| 2024 | -40.33% | -855.24% |
| 2023 | 5.34% | 203.41% |
| 2022 | 1.76% | -92.59% |
| 2021 | 23.75% | -287.45% |
| 2020 | -12.67% | -170.98% |
| 2019 | 17.85% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54.30% | -96.59% |
CN
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| 57.52% | -96.39% |
IT
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| 21.82% | -98.63% |
IN
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| 26.74% | -98.32% |
IN
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| 20.55% | -98.71% |
JP
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about Catalyst Bancorp, Inc.'s operating margin
What is Catalyst Bancorp, Inc.'s operating margin?
Catalyst Bancorp, Inc.'s operating margin is 15.93%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Catalyst Bancorp, Inc.'s operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Catalyst Bancorp, Inc.'s operating margin was 16.32%, compared with -40.33% in 2024.
How has Catalyst Bancorp, Inc.'s operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Catalyst Bancorp, Inc.'s operating margin was highest in 2021 (23.75%) and lowest in 2024 (-40.33%).
How does Catalyst Bancorp, Inc.'s operating margin compare with similar companies?
Catalyst Bancorp, Inc.'s operating margin (15.93%) is lower than that of all 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is UniCredit S.p.A., with 57.52%.