BFST (Business First Bancshares) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.11 (As of Jul. 05, 2026) — 10% Above Median


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GF Value $25.73
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What is Business First Bancshares Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Business First Bancshares BFST -2.48% 64 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.11 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 2.84. 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. Among 1,301 Banks companies, Business First Bancshares ranks better than 54.5% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-05), Business First Bancshares's current share price is $30.65. Business First Bancshares's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $9.85. Business First Bancshares's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 3.11.

The historical rank and industry rank for Business First Bancshares's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BFST' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.69   Med: 2.84   Max: 3.13
Current: 3.11

During the past years, Business First Bancshares's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.13. The lowest was 2.69. And the median was 2.84.

BFST's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
54.5% of 1301 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.32 vs BFST: 3.11

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Business First Bancshares's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.718. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $9.85 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Business First Bancshares  (NAS:BFST) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Business First Bancshares Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Business First Bancshares Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Business First Bancshares's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 PS Ratio Chart

Business First Bancshares Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Business First Bancshares Quarterly Data
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BFST vs FBAK, CCNE, AMTB: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

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

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

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


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Business First Bancshares Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Business First Bancshares's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=30.65/9.85
=3.11

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=2.718/330.2130*330.2130
=2.718

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Business First Bancshares Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 1.474 241.018 2.019
201609 1.578 241.428 2.158
201612 1.541 241.432 2.108
201703 1.716 243.801 2.324
201706 1.922 244.955 2.591
201709 1.703 246.819 2.278
201712 1.133 246.524 1.518
201803 1.408 249.554 1.863
201806 1.535 251.989 2.012
201809 1.433 252.439 1.874
201812 1.579 251.233 2.075
201903 1.570 254.202 2.039
201906 1.777 256.143 2.291
201909 1.623 256.759 2.087
201912 1.562 256.974 2.007
202003 1.722 258.115 2.203
202006 1.892 257.797 2.423
202009 1.970 260.280 2.499
202012 2.360 260.474 2.992
202103 2.175 264.877 2.711
202106 2.569 271.696 3.122
202109 2.096 274.310 2.523
202112 2.197 278.802 2.602
202203 2.191 287.504 2.516
202206 2.495 296.311 2.780
202209 2.694 296.808 2.997
202212 2.572 296.797 2.862
202303 2.417 301.836 2.644
202306 2.429 305.109 2.629
202309 2.520 307.789 2.704
202312 2.415 306.746 2.600
202403 2.384 312.332 2.520
202406 2.591 314.175 2.723
202409 2.616 315.301 2.740
202412 2.620 315.605 2.741
202503 2.634 319.799 2.720
202506 2.648 322.561 2.711
202509 2.725 324.800 2.770
202512 2.789 324.054 2.842
202603 2.718 330.213 2.718

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.11 mean?
Business First Bancshares (BFST) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.11 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Business First Bancshares and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 2.84. Over the past decade, Business First Bancshares' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.69 to 3.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Business First Bancshares ranks #592 out of 1301 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 45.5%.
Is Business First Bancshares' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Business First Bancshares' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.11 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 2.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.69 to a high of 3.13. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.32. Business First Bancshares' value of 3.11 is 6.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Business First Bancshares ranks #592 out of 1301 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 PS Ratio compare to FBAK and CCNE?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Business First Bancshares ranks #592 out of 1301 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Business First Bancshares in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.32. Business First Bancshares' value of 3.11 is 6.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Business First Bancshares' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.69 to 3.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.84 vs. the industry median of 3.32, Business First Bancshares has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Banks companies is 3.32, based on 1,301 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Business First Bancshares's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.11 is 6.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Business First Bancshares and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Business First Bancshares's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.11, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 2.84. 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 PS Ratio is 3.11, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 2.84 and 6.3% below the Banks industry median of 3.32. 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Business First Bancshares (BFST), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.11 as of Jul. 05, 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 PS Ratio: 3.11 (10% above median its 10-year median of 2.84)
  • GF Value™: $25.73 vs. price of $30.65 (19.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 6.3% below the Banks median (#592 of 1301)

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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