BFST (Business First Bancshares) Institutional Ownership: 56.70% (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


BFST Business First Bancshares Inc BFST
64 GF Score
Price $30.65
GF Value $25.73
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Business First Bancshares Institutional Ownership?

Business First Bancshares BFST -2.48% 64 Institutional Ownership is 56.70% as of Jul. 05, 2026. 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.

Institutional ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Business First Bancshares's institutional ownership is 56.70%.

Insider Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Business First Bancshares's Insider Ownership is 69.81%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Business First Bancshares's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 95.05%.

Business First Bancshares Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Business First Bancshares's Institutional Ownership can be seen below:

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Business First Bancshares Institutional Ownership Chart

Business First Bancshares Historical Data

The historical data trend for Business First Bancshares can be seen below:

2025-08-31 2025-09-30 2025-10-31 2025-11-30 2025-12-31 2026-01-31 2026-02-28 2026-03-31 2026-04-30 2026-05-31
Institutional Ownership 40.38 41.90 41.52 41.89 43.57 39.14 40.17 41.20 40.55 40.78
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Business First Bancshares Institutional Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding.

What does a Institutional Ownership of 56.70% mean?
Business First Bancshares (BFST) has a Institutional Ownership of 56.70% as of Jul. 05, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Business First Bancshares and its competitors.
Is Business First Bancshares' Institutional Ownership too high?
Business First Bancshares' current Institutional Ownership is 56.70%. 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' Institutional Ownership compare to FBAK and CCNE?
Business First Bancshares' Institutional Ownership of 56.70% 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 Institutional Ownership for a Banks company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Banks industry context. However, Institutional Ownership 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 Institutional Ownership mean?
A high Institutional Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Business First Bancshares and its competitors. Business First Bancshares's current Institutional Ownership is 56.70%. 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 Institutional Ownership is 56.70%. 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 Institutional Ownership calculated?
Institutional Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Business First Bancshares (BFST), the current Institutional Ownership is 56.70% 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:

  • Institutional Ownership: 56.70%
  • GF Value™: $25.73 vs. price of $30.65 (19.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 6 warning signs

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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