BFST (Business First Bancshares) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $24.38 (As of Mar. 2026)


BFST Business First Bancshares Inc BFST
64 GF Score
Price $30.65
GF Value $25.73
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Business First Bancshares Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Business First Bancshares BFST -2.48% 64 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $24.38 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BFST with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.73 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Business First Bancshares's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $28.176. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $24.38 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

As of today (2026-07-03), Business First Bancshares's current stock price is $30.65. Business First Bancshares's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $24.38. Business First Bancshares's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 1.26.

During the past 11 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Business First Bancshares was 1.26. The lowest was 1.08. And the median was 1.15.


Business First Bancshares  (NAS:BFST) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Business First Bancshares's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=30.65/24.38
=1.26

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

During the past 11 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Business First Bancshares was 1.26. The lowest was 1.08. And the median was 1.15.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


Business First Bancshares Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Business First Bancshares Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Business First Bancshares's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Business First Bancshares Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Business First Bancshares Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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Business First Bancshares Quarterly Data
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BFST vs FBAK, CCNE, AMTB: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Business First Bancshares's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Business First Bancshares Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Business First Bancshares's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Business First Bancshares's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Business First Bancshares Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Business First Bancshares's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=28.176/330.2130*330.2130
=28.176

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Business First Bancshares Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.000 241.018 0.000
201609 0.000 241.428 0.000
201612 16.417 241.432 22.454
201703 16.807 243.801 22.764
201706 17.184 244.955 23.165
201709 10.410 246.819 13.927
201712 15.602 246.524 20.899
201803 15.607 249.554 20.651
201806 18.263 251.989 23.932
201809 18.464 252.439 24.153
201812 19.682 251.233 25.869
201903 20.144 254.202 26.167
201906 20.767 256.143 26.772
201909 21.118 256.759 27.159
201912 21.470 256.974 27.589
202003 21.582 258.115 27.610
202006 18.693 257.797 23.944
202009 19.262 260.280 24.437
202012 19.881 260.474 25.204
202103 20.029 264.877 24.969
202106 20.780 271.696 25.256
202109 21.106 274.310 25.407
202112 21.244 278.802 25.161
202203 20.245 287.504 23.252
202206 19.729 296.311 21.986
202209 19.287 296.808 21.458
202212 20.253 296.797 22.533
202303 20.765 301.836 22.717
202306 20.874 305.109 22.591
202309 21.008 307.789 22.539
202312 22.575 306.746 24.302
202403 22.645 312.332 23.941
202406 23.237 314.175 24.423
202409 24.592 315.301 25.755
202412 24.619 315.605 25.759
202503 25.510 319.799 26.341
202506 26.231 322.561 26.853
202509 27.233 324.800 27.687
202512 27.954 324.054 28.485
202603 28.176 330.213 28.176

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $24.38 mean?
Business First Bancshares (BFST) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $24.38 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Business First Bancshares and its competitors.
Is Business First Bancshares' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Business First Bancshares' current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $24.38. Overall, Business First Bancshares has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Business First Bancshares' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to FBAK and CCNE?
Business First Bancshares' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $24.38 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for a Banks company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Banks industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Business First Bancshares and its competitors. Business First Bancshares's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $24.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Business First Bancshares stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Business First Bancshares (BFST) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.73, compared to a current price of $30.65 — trading 19.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $24.38. Business First Bancshares' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Business First Bancshares (BFST), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $24.38 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Business First Bancshares (BFST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Business First Bancshares stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $30.65 is trading 19.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.73. GuruFocus considers Business First Bancshares to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BFST:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $24.38
  • GF Value™: $25.73 vs. price of $30.65 (19.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BFST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Business First Bancshares Business Description

Address 500 Laurel Street, Suite 101, Baton Rouge, LA, USA, 70801
Business First Bancshares Inc is a bank holding company. The company's services include personal and commercial banking, treasury management, and wealth solutions. It provides a range of financial services to small-to-midsized businesses and professionals. The company generates the majority of its revenues from interest income on loans, customer service and loan fees, and interest income from securities.
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