BFST

Business First Bancshares
$31.47
+$0.31 (+0.99%)Jul 27, 2026
4.7NeutralMoatMint rating

MoatMint rates Business First Bancshares (BFST) 4.7 out of 10, a research rating of the company's quality, value, growth, momentum and financial health. Its quality rating is 2.6 out of 10.

Key metrics

The numbers that frame BFST today
Market cap
$1.03B
P/E (TTM)
12.0
P/B
1.04x
Net margin
26.4%
ROE
9.5%
Div yield
1.84%
Debt / equity
0.4
52wk Low
$22.12
52wk High
$31.57

BFST stock rating

How BFST scores on quality, value, growth, momentum and financial health
4.7out of 10
Neutral overallFair business, attractive priceTop 53% of ~5,000 US stocks
QualityFair2.6/10
GrowthFair3.5/10
MomentumGood7.2/10
ValueGood7.2/10
Financial HealthNeutral5.6/10

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Frequently asked questions

Plain-English answers about BFST
Is Business First Bancshares a good buy?
Hold. Business First Bancshares has strong momentum, but poor quality makes the setup mixed. Growth looks weak. That could put pressure on the long-term business case. We think Business First Bancshares is selling at a fair price.
What is the market capitalization of BFST?
Business First Bancshares's market capitalization is $1.03B.
What is the P/E ratio for BFST stock?
Business First Bancshares's current P/E ratio is 12.
What is the 52-week high for BFST stock?
The 52-week high for Business First Bancshares is $31.57. The current close of $31.47 is 0.3% below that high.
What is the 52-week low for BFST stock?
The 52-week low for Business First Bancshares is $22.12. The current close of $31.47 is 42.3% above that low.
Does BFST stock pay dividends?
Business First Bancshares pays a dividend. The latest dividend per share in the company data is $0.58, which implies a yield of 1.84% based on the current close.
What is the Debt / Equity ratio for BFST?
Business First Bancshares's Debt / Equity ratio is 0.39.