BAFN (BayFirst Financial) Financial Strength: 4 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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BAFN BayFirst Financial Corp BAFN
55 GF Score
Price $5.78
GF Value $5.85
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is BayFirst Financial Financial Strength?

BayFirst Financial BAFN +1.24% 55 Financial Strength is 4 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates BAFN with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

BayFirst Financial has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

GuruFocus does not calculate BayFirst Financial's interest coverage with the available data. BayFirst Financial's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.79. Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.


BayFirst Financial  (NAS:BAFN) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

BayFirst Financial has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.


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BayFirst Financial Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

BayFirst Financial's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-7.99 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.00 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $20.58 Mil.

BayFirst Financial's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. BayFirst Financial Corp has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

BayFirst Financial's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(0 + 20.581) / 25.936
=0.79

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.

* 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 Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 4 mean?
BayFirst Financial (BAFN) has a Financial Strength of 4 as of Mar. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on BayFirst Financial and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, BayFirst Financial's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 5.00.
Is BayFirst Financial's Financial Strength too high?
BayFirst Financial's current Financial Strength of 4 is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 5.00. Overall, BayFirst Financial has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BayFirst Financial's Financial Strength compare to FPBC and MNBO?
BayFirst Financial's Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. Historically, BayFirst Financial's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 5.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Banks company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Banks industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on BayFirst Financial and its competitors. BayFirst Financial's current Financial Strength is 4, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BayFirst Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BayFirst Financial (BAFN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.85, compared to a current price of $5.78 — trading 1.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. BayFirst Financial's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BayFirst Financial (BAFN), the current Financial Strength is 4 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 BayFirst Financial (BAFN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BayFirst Financial stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $5.78 is trading 1.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.85. GuruFocus considers BayFirst Financial to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BAFN:

  • Financial Strength: 4 (near median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: $5.85 vs. price of $5.78 (1.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the BAFN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


BayFirst Financial Business Description

Address 700 Central Avenue, Suite 100, Saint Petersburg, FL, USA, 33701
BayFirst Financial Corp is a bank holding company that operates through its wholly owned subsidiary. The Company generates the majority of its revenue from interest on loans and noninterest income. The primary sources of funding for its loans are loan payments, deposits, and borrowings. It is dependent on noninterest income, which is derived from net gain on the sales of the guaranteed portion of government-guaranteed loans and service fee income. The company provides personal banking and business banking services.
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