BFST Business First Bancshares PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Nov 21, 2024, the Business First Bancshares stock's PE ratio is 11.89. This results from the current EPS of $2.35 and stock price of $27.95. The P/E ratio has increased by 26% from the past four quarters average of 9.5.
BFST PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Business First Bancshares has averaged 12.89 over the last seven years. The current PE ratio of 11.89 is 8% 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 decrease: -26.99% in 2019
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9.41 | -0.53% |
| 2022 | 9.46 | -15.16% |
| 2021 | 11.15 | -9.64% |
| 2020 | 12.34 | -11.41% |
| 2019 | 13.93 | -26.99% |
| 2018 | 19.08 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A |
| 2014 | N/A | N/A |
BFST average PE ratio chart
BFST's current P/E ratio is above the 3 and 5-year historical averages.
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 | 11.89 | $825.68M |
| NRIM Northrim Bancorp Inc | 14.37 | $468.11M |
| NKSH National Bankshares Inc | 21.04 | $195.38M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Business First Bancshares's PE ratio?
BFST stock has a price to earnings ratio of 11.89 as of Nov 21, 2024.
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 9.01.
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 9.76.
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 8% below its 7-year historical average.
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 (Nov 21, 2024), Business First Bancshares's stock price is $27.95. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $2.35. Therefore, Business First Bancshares's P/E ratio for today is 11.89. PE RATIO(11.89) = STOCK PRICE($27.95) / TTM EPS($2.35)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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