Business First Bancshares (FRA:828) Market Cap: €871.2 Mil (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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FRA:828 Business First Bancshares Inc FRA:828
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Price €26.00
GF Value €22.07
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What is Business First Bancshares Market Cap?

Business First Bancshares FRA:828 64 Market Cap is €871.2 Mil as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:828 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.07. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,547 Banks companies, Business First Bancshares ranks better than 56.04% on this metric.

Market cap is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of Shares Outstanding (EOP). Business First Bancshares's share price for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €23.2. Business First Bancshares's Shares Outstanding (EOP) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 32.6 Mil. Therefore, Business First Bancshares's market cap for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €756.9 Mil.

Business First Bancshares's quarterly market cap increased from Sep. 2025 (€509.4 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€661.0 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2025 (€661.0 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€756.9 Mil).

Business First Bancshares's annual market cap increased from Dec. 2023 (€562.8 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€632.4 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 (€632.4 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€661.0 Mil).

Enterprise Value is the theoretical takeover price. It is more comprehensive than market capitalization (market cap), which only includes common equity. Enterprise Value is calculated as the market cap plus debt and minority interest and preferred shares, minus total cash and cash equivalents. Business First Bancshares's Enterprise Value for Today is €735.2 Mil.


Business First Bancshares  (FRA:828) Market Cap Explanation

Market cap is not the real price you pay for a company. If you buy the company and become its owner, you become the owner of the cash the company has, and you also assume the company’s debt. The real price you pay is the Enterprise Value.

Warren Buffett uses the ratio of total market cap of all public traded companies over GDP to measure if the market is expensive. As of April 2012, the US total market cap is about $14.7 trillion, while the US GDP is about $15 trillion. The market was modestly overvalued.


Business First Bancshares Market Cap Related Terms


Business First Bancshares Market Cap Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Business First Bancshares's Market Cap 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 Market Cap Chart

Business First Bancshares Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Market Cap
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Business First Bancshares Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:828 vs FBAK, CCNE, AMTB: Market Cap Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Business First Bancshares's Market Cap, along with its competitors' market caps and Market Cap 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 Market Cap vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Business First Bancshares's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Business First Bancshares's Market Cap falls into.


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Business First Bancshares Market Cap Calculation

Market cap is the short version of market capitalization. It is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of shares outstanding.

Business First Bancshares's Market Cap for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Market Cap (A: Dec. 2025 )=Share Price (A: Dec. 2025 )*Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2025 )
=€22.4*29.511
=€661.0

Business First Bancshares's Market Cap for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Market Cap (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Share Price (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=€23.2*32.625
=€756.9

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Market Cap →
What does a Market Cap of €871.2 Mil mean?
Business First Bancshares (FRA:828) has a Market Cap of €871.2 Mil as of Jul. 14, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Business First Bancshares and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Business First Bancshares ranks #680 out of 1547 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 44%.
Is Business First Bancshares' Market Cap too high?
Business First Bancshares' current Market Cap is €871.2 Mil. Based on the distribution chart, Business First Bancshares ranks #680 out of 1547 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Business First Bancshares has a GF Score™ of 64/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Business First Bancshares' Market Cap compare to FBAK and CCNE?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Business First Bancshares ranks #680 out of 1547 companies for Market Cap. This puts Business First Bancshares in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Market Cap is 705.75. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Market Cap for a Banks company?
The median Market Cap among Banks companies is 705.75, based on 1,547 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Market Cap significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Market Cap 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 Market Cap mean?
A high Market Cap can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Business First Bancshares and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Market Cap is 705.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Business First Bancshares's current Market Cap is €871.2 Mil. 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?
Business First Bancshares (FRA:828) has a current Market Cap of €871.2 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.07, compared to a current price of €26.00 — trading 17.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Market Cap is €871.2 Mil. 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 Market Cap calculated?
Market Cap is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Business First Bancshares (FRA:828), the current Market Cap is €871.2 Mil as of Jul. 14, 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 €26.00 is trading 17.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €22.07.

Key valuation signals for FRA:828:

  • Market Cap: €871.2 Mil
  • GF Value™: €22.07 vs. price of €26.00 (17.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 6 warning signs

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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