BFST (Business First Bancshares) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: % (As of Mar. 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Business First Bancshares BFST -2.48% 64 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is % as of Mar. 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. Among 47 Banks companies, Business First Bancshares ranks worse than 2127657.45% on this metric.

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % does not apply to banks and insurance companies.

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What does a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of % mean?
Business First Bancshares (BFST) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of % as of Mar. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Business First Bancshares and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Business First Bancshares ranks #999999 out of 47 companies in the Banks industry.
Is Business First Bancshares' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Business First Bancshares' current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is %. Based on the distribution chart, Business First Bancshares ranks #999999 out of 47 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to FBAK and CCNE?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Business First Bancshares ranks #999999 out of 47 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Business First Bancshares in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 71.07. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Banks company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Banks companies is 71.07, based on 47 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Business First Bancshares and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 71.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Business First Bancshares's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is %. 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is %. 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Business First Bancshares (BFST), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is % 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:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: %
  • 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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