BFST Business First Bancshares PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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As of Jun 4, 2025, the Business First Bancshares stock's PE ratio is 9.57. This results from the current EPS of $2.43 and stock price of $23.25. The P/E ratio has a decrease of 7% from the past four quarters average of 10.3.
BFST PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Business First Bancshares has averaged 12.73 over the last seven years. The current PE ratio of 9.57 is 25% below the historical average. Over the past seven years, BFST's PE ratio was at its highest in the Jun 2018 quarter at 38.19, when the stock price was $26.35 and the EPS was $0.69. The lowest value was in the Jun 2023 quarter, when it reached 5.84 with a price of $15.07 and an EPS of $2.58.
Business First Bancshares PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 20.3% in 2024
Maximum annual decrease: -26.99% in 2019
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11.32 | 20.3% | $25.7 | $2.27 |
| 2023 | 9.41 | -0.53% | $24.65 | $2.62 |
| 2022 | 9.46 | -15.16% | $22.14 | $2.34 |
| 2021 | 11.15 | -9.64% | $28.31 | $2.54 |
| 2020 | 12.34 | -11.41% | $20.36 | $1.65 |
| 2019 | 13.93 | -26.99% | $24.93 | $1.79 |
| 2018 | 19.08 | N/A | $24.23 | $1.27 |
| 2017 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $0.63 |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $0.73 |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $0.61 |
| 2014 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $0.76 |
| 2013 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $0.9 |
Business First Bancshares PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 10.02 | -11.48% | $24.35 | $2.43 |
| Dec 2024 | 11.32 | 3.66% | $25.7 | $2.27 |
| Sep 2024 | 10.92 | 23.39% | $25.67 | $2.35 |
| Jun 2024 | 8.85 | 1.72% | $21.76 | $2.46 |
| Mar 2024 | 8.7 | -7.55% | $22.28 | $2.56 |
| Dec 2023 | 9.41 | 36.97% | $24.65 | $2.62 |
| Sep 2023 | 6.87 | 17.64% | $18.76 | $2.73 |
| Jun 2023 | 5.84 | -16.09% | $15.07 | $2.58 |
| Mar 2023 | 6.96 | -26.43% | $17.13 | $2.46 |
| Dec 2022 | 9.46 | -1.97% | $22.14 | $2.34 |
| Sep 2022 | 9.65 | -3.5% | $21.53 | $2.23 |
| Jun 2022 | 10 | -3.01% | $21.31 | $2.13 |
| Mar 2022 | 10.31 | -7.53% | $24.33 | $2.36 |
| Dec 2021 | 11.15 | 27.28% | $28.31 | $2.54 |
| Sep 2021 | 8.76 | 0.34% | $23.39 | $2.67 |
BFST Price vs fair value
BFST average PE ratio chart
BFST's current P/E ratio is above the 3-year historical average, but it is below the 5-year average.
BFST PE vs peers
BFST's PE ratio is lower than its peer stocks NRIM and NKSH.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| BFST Business First Bancshares Inc | 9.57 | $690.41M |
| NRIM Northrim Bancorp Inc | 11.74 | $495.28M |
| NKSH National Bankshares Inc | 18.45 | $162.01M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Business First Bancshares's PE ratio?
BFST stock has a price to earnings ratio of 9.57 as of Jun 4, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Business First Bancshares (BFST)?
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for BFST stock is 9.0.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Business First Bancshares (BFST)?
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for BFST stock is 9.74.
What is the highest PE ratio for BFST?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last seven years has been 38.19 and it was in the Jun 2018 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for BFST compare to its historical average?
BFST's price to earnings ratio is currently 25% below its 7-year historical average.
Why is Business First Bancshares's PE ratio so low?
BFST's stock price is trading at a lower multiple of earnings, which is why its PE ratio of 9.57 is considered low.
How is BFST's PE ratio calculated (Business First Bancshares PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the PE ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Jun 4, 2025), Business First Bancshares's stock price is $23.25. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $2.43. Therefore, Business First Bancshares's P/E ratio for today is 9.57. PE RATIO(9.57) = STOCK PRICE($23.25) / TTM EPS($2.43)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.