Business First Bancshares (FRA:828) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: €20.92 (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:828 Business First Bancshares Inc FRA:828
65 GF Score
Price €26.00
GF Value €22.07
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What is Business First Bancshares Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Business First Bancshares FRA:828 65 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €20.92 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:828 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.07. 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 €24.372. 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 €20.92 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 (2026-07-14), Business First Bancshares's current stock price is €26.00. Business First Bancshares's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €20.92. Business First Bancshares's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 1.24.

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 1.16.


Business First Bancshares  (FRA:828) 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
=26.00/20.92
=1.24

* 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 1.16.


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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FRA:828 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)
=24.372/330.2130*330.2130
=24.372

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 15.564 241.432 21.287
201703 15.714 243.801 21.284
201706 15.294 244.955 20.617
201709 8.734 246.819 11.685
201712 13.183 246.524 17.658
201803 12.657 249.554 16.748
201806 15.633 251.989 20.486
201809 15.823 252.439 20.698
201812 17.300 251.233 22.739
201903 17.827 254.202 23.158
201906 18.379 256.143 23.694
201909 19.175 256.759 24.661
201912 19.323 256.974 24.830
202003 19.531 258.115 24.986
202006 16.600 257.797 21.263
202009 16.353 260.280 20.747
202012 16.342 260.474 20.717
202103 16.824 264.877 20.974
202106 17.248 271.696 20.963
202109 17.940 274.310 21.596
202112 18.801 278.802 22.268
202203 18.383 287.504 21.114
202206 18.664 296.311 20.799
202209 19.480 296.808 21.672
202212 19.119 296.797 21.272
202303 19.394 301.836 21.217
202306 19.267 305.109 20.852
202309 19.685 307.789 21.119
202312 20.702 306.746 22.286
202403 20.833 312.332 22.026
202406 21.588 314.175 22.690
202409 22.158 315.301 23.206
202412 23.511 315.605 24.599
202503 23.597 319.799 24.365
202506 22.742 322.561 23.282
202509 23.203 324.800 23.590
202512 23.873 324.054 24.327
202603 24.372 330.213 24.372

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 €20.92 mean?
Business First Bancshares (FRA:828) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of €20.92 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 €20.92. Overall, Business First Bancshares has a GF Score™ of 65/100, 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 €20.92 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 €20.92. 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?
Business First Bancshares (FRA:828) has a current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of €20.92. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.07, compared to a current price of €26.00 — trading 17.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €20.92. Business First Bancshares' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 (FRA:828), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €20.92 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 (FRA:828) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Business First Bancshares stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €26.00 is trading 17.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €22.07.

Key valuation signals for FRA:828:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: €20.92
  • GF Value™: €22.07 vs. price of €26.00 (17.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:828 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Business First Bancshares Business Description

Other Exchanges BFST:USA
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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