CALIFORNIA BANCORP (BCAL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:BCAL - US84252A1060 - Common Stock
18.39 USD
+0.14 (+0.77%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to BCAL. BCAL was compared to 388 industry peers in the Banks industry. There are concerns on the financial health of BCAL while its profitability can be described as average. BCAL is growing strongly while it also seems undervalued. This is an interesting combination
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BCAL was profitable.
In the past year BCAL had a positive cash flow from operations.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of BCAL (0.79%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 5.71%, BCAL is not doing good in the industry: 72.68% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 2.17%, BCAL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 99.48% of the companies in the same industry.
BCAL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.52%. This is in line with the industry average of 2.55%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (2.17%) for BCAL is above the 3 year average (1.52%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.79% | ||
| ROE | 5.71% | ||
| ROIC | 2.17% |
ROA(3y)0.65%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)5.41%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)1.52%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
BCAL has a worse Profit Margin (13.66%) than 80.15% of its industry peers.
BCAL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BCAL has a Operating Margin of 54.68%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BCAL outperforms 99.74% of its industry peers.
BCAL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 54.68% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.66% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y19.95%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-42.04%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), BCAL is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for BCAL has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, BCAL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
BCAL has an Altman-Z score of -0.68. This is a bad value and indicates that BCAL is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of BCAL (-0.68) is better than 98.97% of its industry peers.
BCAL has a debt to FCF ratio of 54.39. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BCAL would need 54.39 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 54.39, BCAL is doing worse than 84.54% of the companies in the same industry.
BCAL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 6.15. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 6.15, BCAL is not doing good in the industry: 96.91% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 6.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 54.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.68 |
ROIC/WACC0.56
WACC3.85%
2.3 Liquidity
BCAL has a Current Ratio of 0.04. This is a bad value and indicates that BCAL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BCAL has a better Current ratio (0.04) than 99.23% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.04 indicates that BCAL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BCAL's Quick ratio of 0.04 is amongst the best of the industry. BCAL outperforms 99.23% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.04 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BCAL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 321.74%, which is quite impressive.
BCAL shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -28.36% yearly.
Looking at the last year, BCAL shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 55.36%.
The Revenue has been growing by 37.61% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)321.74%
EPS 3Y-28.36%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%1060%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)55.36%
Revenue growth 3Y37.61%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%18.54%
3.2 Future
BCAL is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 36.38% yearly.
BCAL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 13.74% yearly.
EPS Next Y158.03%
EPS Next 2Y55.97%
EPS Next 3Y36.38%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year38.02%
Revenue Next 2Y19.11%
Revenue Next 3Y13.74%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 9.48, the valuation of BCAL can be described as reasonable.
BCAL's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BCAL is cheaper than 76.03% of the companies in the same industry.
BCAL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.56.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.36, which indicates a very decent valuation of BCAL.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BCAL is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BCAL to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.62), we can say BCAL is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.36 |
4.2 Price Multiples
99.48% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BCAL, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BCAL is valued a bit cheaper than 65.21% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.3 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BCAL's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
BCAL's earnings are expected to grow with 36.38% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.06
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y55.97%
EPS Next 3Y36.38%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for BCAL!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:BCAL (11/18/2025, 12:40:02 PM)
18.39
+0.14 (+0.77%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupBanks
GICS IndustryBanks
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners57.67%
Inst Owner Change1.02%
Ins Owners24.1%
Ins Owner Change0.14%
Market Cap598.04M
Revenue(TTM)231.84M
Net Income(TTM)31.26M
Analysts84.44
Price Target19.38 (5.38%)
Short Float %1.53%
Short Ratio2.55
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)15.56%
Min EPS beat(2)3.66%
Max EPS beat(2)27.45%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)33.05%
Min EPS beat(4)3.66%
Max EPS beat(4)87.43%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.77%
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.56%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.08%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.03%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.17%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.89%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.03%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.74%
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)1.79%
PT rev (3m)1.79%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)6.83%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.93%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.84%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.98%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.36 | ||
| P/S | 2.61 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.67 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.59 | ||
| P/B | 1.09 | ||
| P/tB | 1.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.3 |
EPS(TTM)1.94
EY10.55%
EPS(NY)1.78
Fwd EY9.66%
FCF(TTM)1.9
FCFY10.35%
OCF(TTM)1.92
OCFY10.42%
SpS7.04
BVpS16.84
TBVpS12.8
PEG (NY)0.06
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number27.11
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.79% | ||
| ROE | 5.71% | ||
| ROCE | 20.83% | ||
| ROIC | 2.17% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.22% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.34% | ||
| OM | 54.68% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.66% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 27.04% |
ROA(3y)0.65%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)5.41%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)1.52%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)1.54%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)1.61%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)15.77%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y37.36%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y36.52%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y19.95%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-42.04%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.06
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 6.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 54.39 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 25.73 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 8.18% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.2% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.01 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 47.67% | ||
| Profit Quality | 197.92% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.04 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.68 |
F-Score8
WACC3.85%
ROIC/WACC0.56
Cap/Depr(3y)28.31%
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)0.57%
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)372.76%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)321.74%
EPS 3Y-28.36%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%1060%
EPS Next Y158.03%
EPS Next 2Y55.97%
EPS Next 3Y36.38%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)55.36%
Revenue growth 3Y37.61%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%18.54%
Revenue Next Year38.02%
Revenue Next 2Y19.11%
Revenue Next 3Y13.74%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y81.16%
EBIT growth 3Y65.06%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y60.29%
FCF growth 3Y40.59%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y59.14%
OCF growth 3Y36.79%
OCF growth 5YN/A
CALIFORNIA BANCORP / BCAL FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CALIFORNIA BANCORP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BCAL.
Can you provide the valuation status for CALIFORNIA BANCORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to CALIFORNIA BANCORP (BCAL). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for CALIFORNIA BANCORP?
CALIFORNIA BANCORP (BCAL) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the valuation of CALIFORNIA BANCORP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CALIFORNIA BANCORP (BCAL) is 9.48 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.09.