Business First Bancshares (FRA:828) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: €2.04 (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:828 Business First Bancshares Inc FRA:828
64 GF Score
Price €27.00
GF Value €22.55
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What is Business First Bancshares Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Business First Bancshares FRA:828 +2.27% 64 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €2.04 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:828 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.55. 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 FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Business First Bancshares's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.704. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is €2.04 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 FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

As of today (2026-07-19), Business First Bancshares's current stock price is €27.00. Business First Bancshares's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.04. Business First Bancshares's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 13.24.

During the past 11 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Business First Bancshares was 12.98. The lowest was 11.22. And the median was 11.87.


Business First Bancshares  (FRA:828) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF 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 Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Business First Bancshares's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=27.00/2.04
=13.24

* 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 Price-to-FCF of Business First Bancshares was 12.98. The lowest was 11.22. And the median was 11.87.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Business First Bancshares Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Business First Bancshares Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Business First Bancshares's Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 FCF per Share Chart

Business First Bancshares Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
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Business First Bancshares Quarterly Data
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FRA:828 vs FBAK, CCNE, AMTB: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Business First Bancshares's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF 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 Price-to-FCF vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Business First Bancshares's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Business First Bancshares's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Business First Bancshares Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

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

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow 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 FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=0.704/330.2130*330.2130
=0.704

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Business First Bancshares Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201606 0.193 241.018 0.264
201609 0.203 241.428 0.278
201612 0.189 241.432 0.259
201703 0.243 243.801 0.329
201706 0.225 244.955 0.303
201709 0.386 246.819 0.516
201712 0.054 246.524 0.072
201803 0.280 249.554 0.370
201806 0.379 251.989 0.497
201809 0.494 252.439 0.646
201812 0.183 251.233 0.241
201903 0.545 254.202 0.708
201906 0.405 256.143 0.522
201909 0.317 256.759 0.408
201912 0.065 256.974 0.084
202003 0.369 258.115 0.472
202006 -0.738 257.797 -0.945
202009 0.903 260.280 1.146
202012 0.553 260.474 0.701
202103 0.717 264.877 0.894
202106 0.439 271.696 0.534
202109 0.499 274.310 0.601
202112 0.508 278.802 0.602
202203 0.668 287.504 0.767
202206 0.648 296.311 0.722
202209 0.888 296.808 0.988
202212 0.411 296.797 0.457
202303 0.773 301.836 0.846
202306 0.934 305.109 1.011
202309 0.701 307.789 0.752
202312 0.503 306.746 0.541
202403 0.261 312.332 0.276
202406 0.512 314.175 0.538
202409 0.744 315.301 0.779
202412 0.569 315.605 0.595
202503 0.861 319.799 0.889
202506 0.404 322.561 0.414
202509 0.921 324.800 0.936
202512 0.536 324.054 0.546
202603 0.704 330.213 0.704

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €2.04 mean?
Business First Bancshares (FRA:828) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €2.04 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Business First Bancshares and its competitors.
Is Business First Bancshares' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Business First Bancshares' current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €2.04. Overall, Business First Bancshares has a GF Score™ of 64/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Business First Bancshares' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to FBAK and CCNE?
Business First Bancshares' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €2.04 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 FCF per Share for a Banks company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Banks industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Business First Bancshares and its competitors. Business First Bancshares's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €2.04. 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 FCF per Share of €2.04. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.55, compared to a current price of €27.00 — trading 19.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €2.04. 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 FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Business First Bancshares (FRA:828), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €2.04 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 €27.00 is trading 19.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €22.55.

Key valuation signals for FRA:828:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: €2.04
  • GF Value™: €22.55 vs. price of €27.00 (19.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 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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