Historical Valuation
Business First Bancshares Inc (BFST) is now in the Fair zone, suggesting that its current forward PE ratio of 8.90 is considered Fairly compared with the five-year average of 9.63. The fair price of Business First Bancshares Inc (BFST) is between 26.10 to 32.93 according to relative valuation methord.
Relative Value
Fair Zone
26.10-32.93
Current Price：26.67
Fair
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Business First Bancshares Inc (BFST) has a current Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio of 0.95. Compared to its 3-year average P/B ratio of 0.96 , the current P/B ratio is approximately -0.71% higher. Relative to its 5-year average P/B ratio of 1.04, the current P/B ratio is about -9.05% higher. Business First Bancshares Inc (BFST) has a Forward Free Cash Flow (FCF) yield of approximately 11.89%. Compared to its 3-year average FCF yield of 11.78%, the current FCF yield is approximately 0.96% lower. Relative to its 5-year average FCF yield of 11.01% , the current FCF yield is about 8.00% lower.
P/B
Median3y
0.96
Median5y
1.04
FCF Yield
Median3y
11.78
Median5y
11.01
Competitors Valuation Multiple
AI Analysis for BFST
The average P/S ratio for BFST competitors is 3.02, providing a benchmark for relative valuation. Business First Bancshares Inc Corp (BFST.O) exhibits a P/S ratio of 2.14, which is -29.24% above the industry average. Given its robust revenue growth of 20.36%, this premium appears sustainable.
Performance Decomposition
AI Analysis for BFST
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Market capitalization of BFST increased by 0.00% over the past 1 year. The primary factor behind the change was an decrease in Unknown from 0.00 to 0.00.
The secondary factor is the Unknown, contributed 0.00%to the performance.
Overall, the performance of BFST in the past 1 year is driven by Unknown.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is BFST currently overvalued or undervalued?
Business First Bancshares Inc (BFST) is now in the Fair zone, suggesting that its current forward PE ratio of 8.90 is considered Fairly compared with the five-year average of 9.63. The fair price of Business First Bancshares Inc (BFST) is between 26.10 to 32.93 according to relative valuation methord.
What is Business First Bancshares Inc (BFST) fair value?
BFST's fair value is calculated using relative valuation, based on historical P/E and P/S ranges and their premiums/discounts relative to a competitor average , adjusted by weights. The fair price of Business First Bancshares Inc (BFST) is between 26.10 to 32.93 according to relative valuation methord.
How does BFST's valuation metrics compare to the industry average?
The average P/S ratio for BFST's competitors is 3.02, providing a benchmark for relative valuation. Business First Bancshares Inc Corp (BFST) exhibits a P/S ratio of 2.14, which is -29.24% above the industry average. Given its robust revenue growth of 20.36%, this premium appears sustainable.
What is the current P/B ratio for Business First Bancshares Inc (BFST) as of Jan 09 2026?
As of Jan 09 2026, Business First Bancshares Inc (BFST) has a P/B ratio of 0.95. This indicates that the market values BFST at 0.95 times its book value.
What is the current FCF Yield for Business First Bancshares Inc (BFST) as of Jan 09 2026?
As of Jan 09 2026, Business First Bancshares Inc (BFST) has a FCF Yield of 11.89%. This means that for every dollar of Business First Bancshares Inc’s market capitalization, the company generates 11.89 cents in free cash flow.
What is the current Forward P/E ratio for Business First Bancshares Inc (BFST) as of Jan 09 2026?
As of Jan 09 2026, Business First Bancshares Inc (BFST) has a Forward P/E ratio of 8.90. This means the market is willing to pay $8.90 for every dollar of Business First Bancshares Inc’s expected earnings over the next 12 months.
What is the current Forward P/S ratio for Business First Bancshares Inc (BFST) as of Jan 09 2026?
As of Jan 09 2026, Business First Bancshares Inc (BFST) has a Forward P/S ratio of 2.14. This means the market is valuing BFST at $2.14 for every dollar of expected revenue over the next 12 months.