BFST (Business First Bancshares) Total Stockholders Equity: $991.2 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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BFST Business First Bancshares Inc BFST
65 GF Score
Price $31.16
GF Value $25.81
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Business First Bancshares Total Stockholders Equity?

Business First Bancshares BFST +2.26% 65 Total Stockholders Equity is $991.2 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BFST with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.81 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Business First Bancshares's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $991.2 Mil. It refers to the net assets owned by shareholders. It does not include minority interest.

Total Stockholders Equity is used to calculate Book Value per Share. Business First Bancshares's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $28.18. The ratio of a company's debt over equity can be used to measure how leveraged this company is. Business First Bancshares's Debt-to-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.40.

Business First Bancshares  (NAS:BFST) Total Stockholders Equity Explanation

1. Total Stockholders Equity is used to calculate Book Value per Share.

Business First Bancshares's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Book Value per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(991.176-71.93)/32.625
=28.18

2. The ratio of a company's debt over equity can be used to measure how leveraged this company is.

Business First Bancshares's Debt-to-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Debt-to-Equity=Total Debt / Total Stockholders Equity
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Stockholders Equity
=(33.155 + 362.93) / 991.176
=0.40

* 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 Total Stockholders Equity Related Terms

Business First Bancshares Total Stockholders Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Business First Bancshares's Total Stockholders 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 Total Stockholders Equity Chart

Business First Bancshares Annual Data
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Total Stockholders Equity
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What does a Total Stockholders Equity of $991.2 Mil mean?
Business First Bancshares (BFST) has a Total Stockholders Equity of $991.2 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The total amount of shareholder's equity as recorded on a company's balance sheet. View historical data for Business First Bancshares and its competitors.
Is Business First Bancshares' Total Stockholders Equity too high?
Business First Bancshares' current Total Stockholders Equity is $991.2 Mil. Overall, Business First Bancshares has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Business First Bancshares' Total Stockholders Equity compare to FBAK and CCNE?
Business First Bancshares' Total Stockholders Equity of $991.2 Mil can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Stockholders Equity for a Banks company?
A good Total Stockholders Equity depends on the Banks industry context. However, Total Stockholders Equity 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 Total Stockholders Equity mean?
A high Total Stockholders Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The total amount of shareholder's equity as recorded on a company's balance sheet. View historical data for Business First Bancshares and its competitors. Business First Bancshares's current Total Stockholders Equity is $991.2 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Business First Bancshares (BFST) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.81, compared to a current price of $31.16 — trading 20.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Stockholders Equity is $991.2 Mil. Business First Bancshares' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Stockholders Equity calculated?
Total Stockholders Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Business First Bancshares (BFST), the current Total Stockholders Equity is $991.2 Mil 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 $31.16 is trading 20.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.81. GuruFocus considers Business First Bancshares to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BFST:

  • Total Stockholders Equity: $991.2 Mil
  • GF Value™: $25.81 vs. price of $31.16 (20.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 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

Other Exchanges 828:Germany
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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