Business First Bancshares, Inc.

As of June 30, 2026, Business First Bancshares, Inc. carries a market capitalization of 871.96M, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 409.20M, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Business First Bancshares, Inc.'s next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for October 26, 2026.

As of June 30, 2026, Business First Bancshares, Inc. has 32.54M shares outstanding.

As of June 30, 2026, Business First Bancshares, Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 10.86. The price-to-sales ratio is 2.76, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.06.

These figures are as of June 30, 2026. The EV/Sales ratio of 1.36 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Business First Bancshares, Inc. trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 4.47, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 409.20M versus a market cap of 871.96M, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

These figures are as of June 30, 2026.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Business First Bancshares, Inc. posted a return on equity (ROE) of 10.22, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 1.10, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 6.17, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 355,809.84 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 846.25, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Business First Bancshares, Inc. recorded 20.40M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 20.04, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 101.76M, leaving 81.36M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

As of the close on August 13, 2026, Business First Bancshares, Inc.'s stock has gained approximately 57.06% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 26.35, while the 200-day moving average is 23.67.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Business First Bancshares, Inc. generated 301.10M in revenue and converted that into 81.36M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 2.61.

As of June 30, 2026, Business First Bancshares, Inc. holds 1.02B in cash and equivalents against 495.79M in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of -8.04M.

Business First Bancshares, Inc. produced 90.41M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting 1.07M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 91.48M - equivalent to 2.95 per share.

These figures cover the twelve months ended June 30, 2026.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Business First Bancshares, Inc. paid dividends of 0.67 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 20.94 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 10.93, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield is negative at -6.28, meaning Business First Bancshares, Inc. raised more capital through share issuance and new debt than it returned via dividends and buybacks.