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CALIFORNIA BANCORP (BCAL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:BCAL - US84252A1060 - Common Stock

18.825 USD
-0.05 (-0.29%)
Last: 12/29/2025, 10:00:42 AM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall BCAL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated BCAL against 388 industry peers in the Banks industry. BCAL has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. BCAL has both an excellent growth and valuation score. This means it is growing and it is still cheap. This is a rare combination!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
BCAL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBCAL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of BCAL (1.55%) is better than 88.40% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of BCAL (11.23%) is better than 77.06% of its industry peers.
BCAL has a better Return On Invested Capital (2.55%) than 99.48% of its industry peers.
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 2.62%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (2.55%) for BCAL is above the 3 year average (1.52%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.55%
ROE 11.23%
ROIC 2.55%
ROA(3y)0.65%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)5.41%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)1.52%
ROIC(5y)N/A
BCAL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBCAL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8

1.3 Margins

BCAL has a Profit Margin of 27.35%. This is in the better half of the industry: BCAL outperforms 67.27% of its industry peers.
BCAL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of BCAL (65.70%) is better than 99.74% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BCAL has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 65.7%
PM (TTM) 27.35%
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
BCAL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBCAL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BCAL is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for BCAL has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
BCAL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
BCAL Yearly Shares OutstandingBCAL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
BCAL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBCAL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

BCAL has an Altman-Z score of -0.66. This is a bad value and indicates that BCAL is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of -0.66, BCAL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.97% of the companies in the same industry.
BCAL has a debt to FCF ratio of 58.59. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BCAL would need 58.59 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BCAL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 58.59. This is amonst the worse of the industry: BCAL underperforms 85.57% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 6.19 is on the high side and indicates that BCAL has dependencies on debt financing.
BCAL has a Debt to Equity ratio of 6.19. This is amonst the worse of the industry: BCAL underperforms 96.65% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 6.19
Debt/FCF 58.59
Altman-Z -0.66
ROIC/WACC0.65
WACC3.91%
BCAL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBCAL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.04 indicates that BCAL may have some problems paying 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 has a Quick ratio of 0.04. This is amongst the best in the industry. BCAL outperforms 99.23% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.04
Quick Ratio 0.04
BCAL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBCAL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 321.74% over the past year.
BCAL shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -28.36% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 55.36% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
Measured over the past years, BCAL shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 37.61% on average per year.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, BCAL will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 36.38% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 13.74% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y159.61%
EPS Next 2Y55.97%
EPS Next 3Y36.38%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year38.67%
Revenue Next 2Y19.68%
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.
BCAL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBCAL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 50M 100M 150M
BCAL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBCAL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

BCAL is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.70.
BCAL's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BCAL is cheaper than 84.79% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BCAL to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.92), we can say BCAL is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.60, the valuation of BCAL can be described as reasonable.
BCAL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.46, BCAL is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.7
Fwd PE 10.6
BCAL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBCAL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BCAL is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
BCAL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BCAL is cheaper than 63.66% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.24
EV/EBITDA 3.48
BCAL Per share dataBCAL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as BCAL's earnings are expected to grow with 36.38% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.06
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y55.97%
EPS Next 3Y36.38%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.10%, BCAL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.74, BCAL is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, BCAL has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.1%

5.2 History

BCAL does not have a reliable dividend history as it only pays dividend since a couple or years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
BCAL Yearly Dividends per shareBCAL Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2025 0.02 0.04 0.06 0.08

5.3 Sustainability

DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y55.97%
EPS Next 3Y36.38%
BCAL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBCAL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M

CALIFORNIA BANCORP

NASDAQ:BCAL (12/29/2025, 10:00:42 AM)

18.825

-0.05 (-0.29%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupBanks
GICS IndustryBanks
Earnings (Last)10-28 2025-10-28/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-27 2026-01-27/bmo
Inst Owners58.83%
Inst Owner Change1.02%
Ins Owners24.16%
Ins Owner Change-5.65%
Market Cap610.68M
Revenue(TTM)231.84M
Net Income(TTM)63.41M
Analysts84.44
Price Target21.42 (13.78%)
Short Float %1.34%
Short Ratio1.89
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.1%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date12-24 2025-12-24 (0.1)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)11.81%
Min EPS beat(2)3.66%
Max EPS beat(2)19.95%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)16.17%
Min EPS beat(4)3.66%
Max EPS beat(4)27.45%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)4.17%
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.01%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.08%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.07%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.23%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.89%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.07%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.87%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)12.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)9.08%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.61%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.47%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.32%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.7
Fwd PE 10.6
P/S 2.63
P/FCF 10.24
P/OCF 10.18
P/B 1.08
P/tB 1.41
EV/EBITDA 3.48
EPS(TTM)1.94
EY10.31%
EPS(NY)1.78
Fwd EY9.43%
FCF(TTM)1.84
FCFY9.76%
OCF(TTM)1.85
OCFY9.83%
SpS7.15
BVpS17.41
TBVpS13.39
PEG (NY)0.06
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number27.57
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.55%
ROE 11.23%
ROCE 25.46%
ROIC 2.55%
ROICexc 2.61%
ROICexgc 2.75%
OM 65.7%
PM (TTM) 27.35%
GM N/A
FCFM 25.72%
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.06
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 6.19
Debt/FCF 58.59
Debt/EBITDA 22.08
Cap/Depr 6.63%
Cap/Sales 0.17%
Interest Coverage 2.38
Cash Conversion 37.94%
Profit Quality 94.03%
Current Ratio 0.04
Quick Ratio 0.04
Altman-Z -0.66
F-Score7
WACC3.91%
ROIC/WACC0.65
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 Y159.61%
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 Year38.67%
Revenue Next 2Y19.68%
Revenue Next 3Y13.74%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y150.88%
EBIT growth 3Y65.06%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y18.77%
FCF growth 3Y40.59%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y18.44%
OCF growth 3Y36.79%
OCF growth 5YN/A

CALIFORNIA BANCORP / BCAL FAQ

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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 8 / 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 5 / 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 9.7 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.08.