Business First BancsharesBFST -2.48%64 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.86% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 10.90. 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. Among 1,523 Banks companies, Business First Bancshares ranks better than 55.81% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Business First Bancshares's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $94.3 Mil. Business First Bancshares's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $794.7 Mil. Therefore, Business First Bancshares's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.86%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Business First Bancshares's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BFST'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.52 Med: 10.9 Max: 14.74
Current: 12.18
During the past 11 years, Business First Bancshares's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 14.74%. The lowest was 3.52%. And the median was 10.90%.
BFST's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 55.81% of 1523
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 11.2
vs BFST: 12.18
Business First Bancshares (NAS:BFST) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Business First Bancshares Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Business First Bancshares Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Business First Bancshares's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
BFST vs FBAK, CCNE, AMTB: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Business First Bancshares's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Business First Bancshares's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Business First Bancshares's Return-on-Tangible-Equity falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 11.86% mean?
Business First Bancshares (BFST) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 11.86% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Business First Bancshares and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.90. Over the past decade, Business First Bancshares' Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 3.52 to 14.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Business First Bancshares ranks #673 out of 1523 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 44.2%.
Is Business First Bancshares' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Business First Bancshares' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 11.86% is near median its 10-year median of 10.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.52 to a high of 14.74. The Banks industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.20. Business First Bancshares' value of 11.86% is 5.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Business First Bancshares ranks #673 out of 1523 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' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to FBAK and CCNE?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Business First Bancshares ranks #673 out of 1523 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Business First Bancshares in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.20. Business First Bancshares' value of 11.86% is 5.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Business First Bancshares' own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 3.52 to 14.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.90 vs. the industry median of 11.20, Business First Bancshares has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Equity for a Banks company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Banks companies is 11.20, based on 1,523 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Business First Bancshares's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 11.86% is 5.9% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Business First Bancshares and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Business First Bancshares's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.86%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.90. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.86%, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.90 and 5.9% above the Banks industry median of 11.20. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Business First Bancshares (BFST), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.86% 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 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:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 11.86% (near median its 10-year median of 10.90)
GF Value™: $25.73 vs. price of $30.65 (19.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5.9% above the Banks median (#673 of 1523)
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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