BFST

Business First Bancshares
$31.64
−$0.23 (−0.72%)Oct 28, 2026
5.0NeutralMoatMint rating

MoatMint rates Business First Bancshares (BFST) 5.0 out of 10, a research rating of the company's quality, value, growth, momentum and financial health. Its quality rating is 2.8 out of 10.

Return+31.0%5YRange $12.57 - $32.13
$34.5$26.4$18.3$10.2Nov 21Sep 25Oct 26

Key metrics

The numbers that frame BFST today
Market cap
$1.03B
P/E (TTM)
11.2
P/B
1.02x
Net margin
26.2%
ROE
9.3%
Div yield
1.86%
Debt / equity
0.6
52wk Low
$23.06
52wk High
$32.37

BFST stock rating

How BFST scores on quality, value, growth, momentum and financial health
5.0out of 10
Neutral overallFair business, fair price
Quality2.8
Growth3.8
Momentum7.5
Value6.6
Financial Health5.6

Growth

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Frequently asked questions

Plain-English answers about BFST
Is Business First Bancshares a good buy?
Hold. Business First Bancshares has excellent 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 (TTM) ratio for BFST stock?
Business First Bancshares's P/E (TTM) ratio is 11.2, based on trailing earnings.
What is the 52-week high for BFST stock?
The 52-week high for Business First Bancshares is $32.37. The current close of $31.64 is 2.3% below that high.
What is the 52-week low for BFST stock?
The 52-week low for Business First Bancshares is $23.06. The current close of $31.64 is 37.2% above that low.
Does BFST stock pay dividends?
Business First Bancshares pays a dividend. The latest dividend per share in the company data is $0.59, which implies a yield of 1.86% based on the current close.
What is the Debt / Equity ratio for BFST?
Business First Bancshares's Debt / Equity ratio is 0.59.