CALIFORNIA BANCORP (BCAL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:BCAL • US84252A1060
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This BCAL fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. BCAL Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year BCAL was profitable.
- BCAL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years BCAL has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years BCAL had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of BCAL (1.56%) is better than 88.16% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of BCAL (10.94%) is better than 69.74% of its industry peers.
- BCAL's Return On Invested Capital of 2.55% is amongst the best of the industry. BCAL outperforms 99.47% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BCAL is in line with the industry average of 2.65%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (2.55%) for BCAL is above the 3 year average (2.02%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.56% | ||
| ROE | 10.94% | ||
| ROIC | 2.55% |
ROA(3y)0.93%
ROA(5y)0.8%
ROE(3y)7%
ROE(5y)6.3%
ROIC(3y)2.02%
ROIC(5y)1.55%
1.3 Margins
- BCAL has a better Profit Margin (27.83%) than 63.68% of its industry peers.
- BCAL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 65.24%, BCAL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 99.47% of the companies in the same industry.
- BCAL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 65.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 27.83% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y20.25%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y17.51%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. BCAL Health Analysis
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.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.67, we must say that BCAL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of -0.67, BCAL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.68% of the companies in the same industry.
- BCAL has a debt to FCF ratio of 59.79. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BCAL would need 59.79 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 59.79, BCAL is not doing good in the industry: 86.05% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 5.90 is on the high side and indicates that BCAL has dependencies on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 5.90, BCAL is not doing good in the industry: 96.58% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.9 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 59.79 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.67 |
ROIC/WACC0.78
WACC3.28%
2.3 Liquidity
- BCAL has a Current Ratio of 0.03. This is a bad value and indicates that BCAL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Current ratio value of 0.03, BCAL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.03 indicates that BCAL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Quick ratio value of 0.03, BCAL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.95% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.03 |
3. BCAL Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 164.38% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 28.86% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- BCAL shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 26.48%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 34.11% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)164.38%
EPS 3Y28.86%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-1.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)26.48%
Revenue growth 3Y34.11%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%5.04%
3.2 Future
- BCAL is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -2.54% yearly.
- BCAL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.91% yearly.
EPS Next Y-12.94%
EPS Next 2Y-2.54%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.22%
Revenue Next 2Y3.91%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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 decreasing.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. BCAL Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 9.18 indicates a reasonable valuation of BCAL.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BCAL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.53% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BCAL to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.35), we can say BCAL is valued rather cheaply.
- BCAL is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.55.
- BCAL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- BCAL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.61.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.55 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 99.21% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BCAL, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- BCAL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BCAL is cheaper than 66.32% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.62 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- BCAL has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A cheap valuation may be justified as BCAL's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.54% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-2.54%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. BCAL Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.28%, BCAL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.66, BCAL is paying slightly less dividend.
- BCAL's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.28% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
- 5.16% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BCAL. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP5.16%
EPS Next 2Y-2.54%
EPS Next 3YN/A
BCAL Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
17.72
+0.24 (+1.37%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupBanks
GICS IndustryBanks
Earnings (Last)01-28 2026-01-28/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-23 2026-04-23
Inst Owners64.36%
Inst Owner Change4.28%
Ins Owners23.3%
Ins Owner Change-0.88%
Market Cap572.89M
Revenue(TTM)226.56M
Net Income(TTM)63.06M
Analysts84.44
Price Target21.93 (23.76%)
Short Float %1.81%
Short Ratio1.7
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.28% |
Yearly Dividend0.1
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP5.16%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)16.62%
Min EPS beat(2)13.3%
Max EPS beat(2)19.95%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)16.09%
Min EPS beat(4)3.66%
Max EPS beat(4)27.45%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)8.63%
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)0.5%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.07%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.07%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.03%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.08%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.07%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.82%
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)2.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.38%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.24%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.55 | ||
| P/S | 2.53 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.06 | ||
| P/OCF | 10 | ||
| P/B | 0.99 | ||
| P/tB | 1.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.62 |
EPS(TTM)1.93
EY10.89%
EPS(NY)1.68
Fwd EY9.48%
FCF(TTM)1.76
FCFY9.94%
OCF(TTM)1.77
OCFY10%
SpS7.01
BVpS17.83
TBVpS13.83
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number27.83
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.56% | ||
| ROE | 10.94% | ||
| ROCE | 24.21% | ||
| ROIC | 2.55% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.59% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.72% | ||
| OM | 65.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 27.83% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 25.13% |
ROA(3y)0.93%
ROA(5y)0.8%
ROE(3y)7%
ROE(5y)6.3%
ROIC(3y)2.02%
ROIC(5y)1.55%
ROICexc(3y)2.05%
ROICexc(5y)1.57%
ROICexgc(3y)2.15%
ROICexgc(5y)1.64%
ROCE(3y)20.26%
ROCE(5y)15.75%
ROICexgc growth 3Y33.61%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y32.92%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y20.25%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y17.51%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.06
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.9 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 59.79 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 22.19 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 6.16% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.15% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.53 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 37.34% | ||
| Profit Quality | 90.3% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.67 |
F-Score7
WACC3.28%
ROIC/WACC0.78
Cap/Depr(3y)12.36%
Cap/Depr(5y)38.57%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.24%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.88%
Profit Quality(3y)377.47%
Profit Quality(5y)275.14%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)164.38%
EPS 3Y28.86%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-1.96%
EPS Next Y-12.94%
EPS Next 2Y-2.54%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)26.48%
Revenue growth 3Y34.11%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%5.04%
Revenue Next Year1.22%
Revenue Next 2Y3.91%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y70.64%
EBIT growth 3Y61.27%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y14.48%
FCF growth 3Y66.8%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y13.91%
OCF growth 3Y62.5%
OCF growth 5YN/A
CALIFORNIA BANCORP / BCAL Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CALIFORNIA BANCORP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BCAL.
What is the valuation status for BCAL stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to CALIFORNIA BANCORP (BCAL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of BCAL stock?
CALIFORNIA BANCORP (BCAL) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for BCAL stock?
The financial health rating of CALIFORNIA BANCORP (BCAL) is 3 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for BCAL stock?
The dividend rating of CALIFORNIA BANCORP (BCAL) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 5.16%.