Business First Bancshares (FRA:828) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.15 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:828 Business First Bancshares Inc FRA:828
66 GF Score
Price €26.60
GF Value €22.03
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Business First Bancshares Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Business First Bancshares FRA:828 66 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.15 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 2.88. GuruFocus rates FRA:828 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.03 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,299 Banks companies, Business First Bancshares ranks better than 55.81% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-25), Business First Bancshares's current share price is €26.60. Business First Bancshares's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €8.45. Business First Bancshares's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 3.15.

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

FRA:828' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.69   Med: 2.88   Max: 3.16
Current: 3.16

During the past years, Business First Bancshares's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.16. The lowest was 2.69. And the median was 2.88.

FRA:828's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
55.81% of 1299 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.36 vs FRA:828: 3.16

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 €2.351. 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 €8.45 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Business First Bancshares  (FRA:828) 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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FRA:828 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
=26.60/8.45
=3.15

* 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)
=2.351/330.2130*330.2130
=2.351

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Business First Bancshares Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 1.312 241.018 1.798
201609 1.406 241.428 1.923
201612 1.461 241.432 1.998
201703 1.604 243.801 2.173
201706 1.711 244.955 2.307
201709 1.429 246.819 1.912
201712 0.957 246.524 1.282
201803 1.142 249.554 1.511
201806 1.314 251.989 1.722
201809 1.228 252.439 1.606
201812 1.388 251.233 1.824
201903 1.389 254.202 1.804
201906 1.572 256.143 2.027
201909 1.473 256.759 1.894
201912 1.406 256.974 1.807
202003 1.558 258.115 1.993
202006 1.680 257.797 2.152
202009 1.672 260.280 2.121
202012 1.940 260.474 2.459
202103 1.827 264.877 2.278
202106 2.132 271.696 2.591
202109 1.782 274.310 2.145
202112 1.944 278.802 2.302
202203 1.990 287.504 2.286
202206 2.360 296.311 2.630
202209 2.721 296.808 3.027
202212 2.428 296.797 2.701
202303 2.258 301.836 2.470
202306 2.242 305.109 2.426
202309 2.362 307.789 2.534
202312 2.214 306.746 2.383
202403 2.193 312.332 2.319
202406 2.407 314.175 2.530
202409 2.357 315.301 2.468
202412 2.502 315.605 2.618
202503 2.437 319.799 2.516
202506 2.296 322.561 2.350
202509 2.322 324.800 2.361
202512 2.382 324.054 2.427
202603 2.351 330.213 2.351

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 3.15 mean?
Business First Bancshares (FRA:828) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.15 as of Jul. 25, 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 near median its historical median of 2.88. Over the past decade, Business First Bancshares' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.69 to 3.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Business First Bancshares ranks #574 out of 1299 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 44.2%.
Is Business First Bancshares' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Business First Bancshares' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.15 is near median its 10-year median of 2.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.69 to a high of 3.16. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.36. Business First Bancshares' value of 3.15 is 6.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Business First Bancshares ranks #574 out of 1299 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Business First Bancshares has a GF Score™ of 66/100 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 #574 out of 1299 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 3.36. Business First Bancshares' value of 3.15 is 6.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Business First Bancshares' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.69 to 3.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.88 vs. the industry median of 3.36, 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 3.36, based on 1,299 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 3.15 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 3.36 — 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 3.15, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.88. 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 (FRA:828) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.03, compared to a current price of €26.60 — trading 20.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.15, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.88 and 6.3% below the Banks industry median of 3.36. Business First Bancshares' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 7 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 (FRA:828), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.15 as of Jul. 25, 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 €26.60 is trading 20.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €22.03. GuruFocus considers Business First Bancshares to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:828:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.15 (near median its 10-year median of 2.88)
  • GF Value™: €22.03 vs. price of €26.60 (20.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 6.3% below the Banks median (#574 of 1299)

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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