Business First Bancshares (NAS:BFST) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Business First Bancshares Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Business First Bancshares Forward PE Ratio 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.
Business First Bancshares Forward PE Ratio Chart
Business First Bancshares Annual Data
Trend
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
13.16
12.32
10.72
11.70
7.89
9.30
10.05
8.86
Business First Bancshares Quarterly Data
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
14.43
13.16
13.55
13.76
11.81
12.32
6.61
9.34
6.79
10.72
10.87
10.72
8.69
11.70
10.07
8.64
7.13
7.89
6.41
6.55
7.66
9.30
8.91
10.62
9.17
10.05
9.12
9.25
7.97
8.86
8.79
BFST vs FBAK, CCNE, AMTB: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Business First Bancshares's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Business First Bancshares's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Business First Bancshares's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Business First Bancshares Forward PE Ratio Calculation
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Business First Bancshares (BFST) has a Forward PE Ratio of 10.08 as of Jul. 07, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Business First Bancshares and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Business First Bancshares ranks #328 out of 816 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 40.2%.
Is Business First Bancshares' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Business First Bancshares' current Forward PE Ratio is 10.08. The Banks industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.15. Business First Bancshares' value of 10.08 is 9.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Business First Bancshares ranks #328 out of 816 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' Forward PE Ratio compare to FBAK and CCNE?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Business First Bancshares ranks #328 out of 816 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Business First Bancshares in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.15. Business First Bancshares' value of 10.08 is 9.6% 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 Forward PE Ratio for a Banks company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Banks companies is 11.15, based on 816 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Business First Bancshares's current Forward PE Ratio of 10.08 is 9.6% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Business First Bancshares and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Business First Bancshares's current Forward PE Ratio is 10.08. 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 $25.75, compared to a current price of $30.28 — trading 17.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 10.08 and 9.6% below the Banks industry median of 11.15. 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 Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Business First Bancshares (BFST), the current Forward PE Ratio is 10.08 as of Jul. 07, 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 $30.28 is trading 17.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.75.
GuruFocus considers Business First Bancshares to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BFST:
Forward PE Ratio: 10.08
GF Value™: $25.75 vs. price of $30.28 (17.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.6% below the Banks median (#328 of 816)
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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