Business First Bancshares's earnings per share without non-recurring items for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.73.
Its earnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.90.
During the past 12 months, Business First Bancshares's average earnings per share (NRI) Growth Rate was 10.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average earnings per share (NRI) Growth Rate was 3.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average earnings per share (NRI) Growth Rate was 4.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average earnings per share (NRI) Growth Rate was 18.90% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Business First Bancshares's EPS without NRI or its related term are showing as below:
BFST'
s 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.6 Med: 16.75 Max: 73.9
Current: 3.9
During the past 11 years, Business First Bancshares's highest 3-Year average Earnings Per Share (NRI) Growth Rate was 73.90% per year. The lowest was -1.60% per year. And the median was 16.75% per year.
BFST's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is ranked worse than 59.77% of 1412
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 7.3
vs BFST: 3.90
Business First Bancshares (NAS:BFST) EPS without NRI Explanation
EPS without NRI removes onetime and unusual items from EPS, to provide investors with a more accurate measure of the company’s true earnings. The earnings are adjusted for items that are irregular or unusual in nature, and/or are non-recurring. This is calculated using Net Income (Continuing Operations) plus/minus any tax affected unusual Items and Goodwill Impairments/Write Offs. This can be used to fairly measure a company's profitability.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Business First Bancshares EPS without NRI Related Terms
Business First Bancshares EPS without NRI Historical Data
* 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.
BFST vs FBAK, CCNE, AMTB: EPS without NRI Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Business First Bancshares's PE Ratio without NRI, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio without NRI 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 PE Ratio without NRI vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Business First Bancshares's PE Ratio without NRI distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Business First Bancshares's PE Ratio without NRI falls into.
Business First Bancshares EPS without NRI Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
Earnings Per Share without Non-Recurring Items is the amount of earnings without non-recurring items per outstanding share of the company's stock.
EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.90
* 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 (BFST) has a EPS without NRI of $2.90 as of Mar. 2026. EPS without NRI represents per-share earnings excluding one-time charges. View historical data on Business First Bancshares and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Business First Bancshares ranks #844 out of 1412 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 59.8%.
Is Business First Bancshares' EPS without NRI too high?
Business First Bancshares' current EPS without NRI is $2.90. The Banks industry median EPS without NRI is 7.30. Business First Bancshares' value of $2.90 is 60.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Business First Bancshares ranks #844 out of 1412 companies in the Banks industry, which is below 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' EPS without NRI compare to FBAK and CCNE?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Business First Bancshares ranks #844 out of 1412 companies for EPS without NRI. This places Business First Bancshares in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EPS without NRI is 7.30. Business First Bancshares' value of $2.90 is 60.3% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EPS without NRI for a Banks company?
The median EPS without NRI among Banks companies is 7.30, based on 1,412 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EPS without NRI significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EPS without NRI should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Business First Bancshares's current EPS without NRI of $2.90 is 60.3% 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 EPS without NRI mean?
A high EPS without NRI can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EPS without NRI represents per-share earnings excluding one-time charges. View historical data on Business First Bancshares and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median EPS without NRI is 7.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Business First Bancshares's current EPS without NRI is $2.90. 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 EPS without NRI is $2.90 and 60.3% below the Banks industry median of 7.30. 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 EPS without NRI calculated?
EPS without NRI is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Business First Bancshares (BFST), the current EPS without NRI is $2.90 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:
EPS without NRI: $2.90
GF Value™: $25.73 vs. price of $30.65 (19.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60.3% below the Banks median (#844 of 1412)
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 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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