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12-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-08-02), Business First Bancshares's 12-1 Month Momentum % is 29.39%.
The industry rank for Business First Bancshares's 12-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
BFST's 12-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than 61.92% of 1594
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 20
vs BFST: 29.39
Business First Bancshares (NAS:BFST) 12-1 Month Momentum % Explanation
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 12-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past twelve months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
Business First Bancshares 12-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
BFST vs SBSI, MBWM, CCNE: 12-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Business First Bancshares's 12-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 12-1 Month Momentum % 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 12-1 Month Momentum % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Business First Bancshares's 12-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Business First Bancshares's 12-1 Month Momentum % falls into.
Business First Bancshares (NAS:BFST) 12-1 Month Momentum % Calculation
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated as following:
12-1 Month Momentum %
=
( Price 1-month ago
/
Price 12-month ago
- 1 )
*
100 %
* 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 12-1 Month Momentum % of 29.39% as of Aug. 02, 2026. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Business First Bancshares and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Business First Bancshares ranks #607 out of 1594 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 38.1%.
Is Business First Bancshares' 12-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Business First Bancshares' current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 29.39%. The Banks industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 20.00. Business First Bancshares' value of 29.39% is 47% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Business First Bancshares ranks #607 out of 1594 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Business First Bancshares has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Business First Bancshares' 12-1 Month Momentum % compare to SBSI and MBWM?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Business First Bancshares ranks #607 out of 1594 companies for 12-1 Month Momentum %. This puts Business First Bancshares in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 20.00. Business First Bancshares' value of 29.39% is 47% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 12-1 Month Momentum % for a Banks company?
The median 12-1 Month Momentum % among Banks companies is 20.00, based on 1,594 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 12-1 Month Momentum % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 12-1 Month Momentum % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Business First Bancshares's current 12-1 Month Momentum % of 29.39% is 47% above 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 12-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 12-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Business First Bancshares and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 20.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Business First Bancshares's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 29.39%. 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 $25.80, compared to a current price of $31.82 — trading 23.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 29.39% and 47% above the Banks industry median of 20.00. Business First Bancshares' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 12-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Business First Bancshares (BFST), the current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 29.39% as of Aug. 02, 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 $31.82 is trading 23.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.80.
GuruFocus considers Business First Bancshares to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BFST:
12-1 Month Momentum %: 29.39%
GF Value™: $25.80 vs. price of $31.82 (23.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47% above the Banks median (#607 of 1594)
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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