Business First Bancshares, Inc.
BFSTFinancial ServicesNASDAQBanks - Regional
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Daily timeframePart of the financial services sector, Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) is listed under Banks - Regional. With a market capitalization of $1.04B, it sits in small-cap territory. It offers various deposit products and services, including checking and savings, time, and money market accounts; and certificates of deposits, remote deposit capture, and direct deposit services.
Market Cap
$1.04B
Beta
0.77
P/E (TTM)
11.33
P/E (Fwd)
9.67
EPS (TTM)
$2.81
EPS (Fwd)
$3.29
ROE
10.0%
ROA
1.1%
Cash
$701.8M
Total Debt
$616.1M
Free CF
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52W Change
29.3%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where BFST stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 2, 2026 close, BFST finished 6.68% above its 150-day moving average ($28.76) and 9.10% above its 200-day moving average ($28.12). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is BFST overbought or oversold?
At the September 2, 2026 close, BFST's RSI(14) was 21.7, in oversold territory (below 30). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
The balance sheet looks solid with $701.8M in cash comfortably exceeding the $616.1M debt load. A net cash position generally provides financial flexibility during uncertain economic periods. ROE of 10.0% points to decent capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 1.1% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has grown from $227.5M (2022) to $319.8M (2025), reflecting a 41% increase over the period.
As with any equity investment, BFST carries market risk, sector-specific risk, and company-specific risk that investors should evaluate in the context of their own portfolios. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Business First Bancshares, Inc. and its sector.