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BFST Quote, Financials, Valuation and Earnings

Last price:
$25.03
Seasonality move :
-13.9%
Day range:
$24.90 - $25.41
52-week range:
$18.97 - $30.30
Dividend yield:
2.25%
P/E ratio:
10.75x
P/S ratio:
2.49x
P/B ratio:
1.17x
Volume:
109.7K
Avg. volume:
110.4K
1-year change:
5.37%
Market cap:
$736.5M
Revenue:
$247.4M
EPS (TTM):
$2.32

Price Performance History

Performance vs. Valuation Benchmarks

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Competitors

Company Revenue Forecast Earnings Forecast Revenue Growth Forecast Earnings Growth Forecast Analyst Price Target Median
BFST
Business First Bancshares
$74.7M $0.49 22.79% -13.68% $33.25
BHB
Bar Harbor Bankshares
$34.3M $0.69 -10.43% 5.39% $35.00
EVBN
Evans Bancorp
$17.3M $0.48 -46.71% -74.05% $50.05
OPHC
OptimumBank Holdings
-- -- -- -- --
PRK
Park National
$128.1M $2.24 15.8% 48.34% $181.00
TMP
Tompkins Financial
$74.1M $1.10 5.61% 4.76% $83.00
Company Price Analyst Target Market Cap P/E Ratio Dividend per Share Dividend Yield Price / LTM Sales
BFST
Business First Bancshares
$24.93 $33.25 $736.5M 10.75x $0.14 2.25% 2.49x
BHB
Bar Harbor Bankshares
$30.33 $35.00 $463.1M 10.91x $0.30 3.89% 3.07x
EVBN
Evans Bancorp
$42.79 $50.05 $237.1M 12.85x $0.66 3.09% 2.83x
OPHC
OptimumBank Holdings
$4.74 -- $47.8M 3.59x $0.00 0% 1.13x
PRK
Park National
$172.45 $181.00 $2.8B 20.41x $1.56 2.46% 5.63x
TMP
Tompkins Financial
$67.06 $83.00 $965.2M 14.48x $0.62 3.64% 3.31x
Company Total Debt / Total Capital Beta Debt to Equity Quick Ratio
BFST
Business First Bancshares
40.29% 1.367 64.93% 45.96x
BHB
Bar Harbor Bankshares
34.26% 1.362 50.9% 3.32x
EVBN
Evans Bancorp
46.15% 1.446 73.84% 48.21x
OPHC
OptimumBank Holdings
30.14% -0.024 87.47% --
PRK
Park National
19.85% 1.006 11.31% 11.28x
TMP
Tompkins Financial
42.83% 1.734 65.16% 21.55x
Company Gross Profit Operating Income Return on Invested Capital Return on Common Equity EBIT Margin Free Cash Flow
BFST
Business First Bancshares
-- -- 5.56% 9.88% 104.28% $21M
BHB
Bar Harbor Bankshares
-- -- 5.57% 9.79% 86.07% $22.4M
EVBN
Evans Bancorp
-- -- 5.39% 10.61% 97.21% $11.9M
OPHC
OptimumBank Holdings
-- -- 9.84% 14.69% 107.24% $3.9M
PRK
Park National
-- -- 8.97% 11.8% 57.64% $42.3M
TMP
Tompkins Financial
-- -- 5.44% 9.88% 80.01% $18.9M

Business First Bancshares vs. Competitors

  • Which has Higher Returns BFST or BHB?

    Bar Harbor Bankshares has a net margin of 26.81% compared to Business First Bancshares's net margin of 31.58%. Business First Bancshares's return on equity of 9.88% beat Bar Harbor Bankshares's return on equity of 9.79%.

    Company Gross Margin Earnings Per Share Invested Capital
    BFST
    Business First Bancshares
    -- $0.65 $1.2B
    BHB
    Bar Harbor Bankshares
    -- $0.80 $699.6M
  • What do Analysts Say About BFST or BHB?

    Business First Bancshares has a consensus price target of $33.25, signalling upside risk potential of 31.57%. On the other hand Bar Harbor Bankshares has an analysts' consensus of $35.00 which suggests that it could grow by 15.4%. Given that Business First Bancshares has higher upside potential than Bar Harbor Bankshares, analysts believe Business First Bancshares is more attractive than Bar Harbor Bankshares.

    Company Buy Ratings Hold Ratings Sell Ratings
    BFST
    Business First Bancshares
    3 2 0
    BHB
    Bar Harbor Bankshares
    0 2 0
  • Is BFST or BHB More Risky?

    Business First Bancshares has a beta of 1.001, which suggesting that the stock is 0.116% more volatile than S&P 500. In comparison Bar Harbor Bankshares has a beta of 0.729, suggesting its less volatile than the S&P 500 by 27.076%.

  • Which is a Better Dividend Stock BFST or BHB?

    Business First Bancshares has a quarterly dividend of $0.14 per share corresponding to a yield of 2.25%. Bar Harbor Bankshares offers a yield of 3.89% to investors and pays a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share. Business First Bancshares pays 25.42% of its earnings as a dividend. Bar Harbor Bankshares pays out 36.94% of its earnings as a dividend. Both of these payout ratios are sufficient to cover dividend payouts with earnings for the foreseeable future.

  • Which has Better Financial Ratios BFST or BHB?

    Business First Bancshares quarterly revenues are $66.6M, which are larger than Bar Harbor Bankshares quarterly revenues of $38.6M. Business First Bancshares's net income of $17.8M is higher than Bar Harbor Bankshares's net income of $12.2M. Notably, Business First Bancshares's price-to-earnings ratio is 10.75x while Bar Harbor Bankshares's PE ratio is 10.91x. Generally a lower price-to-earnings ratio signals a stock is trading at a lower multiple of earnings and is a better value. Another key metric is the price-to-sales ratio, which for Business First Bancshares is 2.49x versus 3.07x for Bar Harbor Bankshares. Usually stocks with elevated PS ratios are considered overvalued.

    Company Price/Sales Ratio Price/Earnings Ratio Quarterly Revenue Quarterly Net Income
    BFST
    Business First Bancshares
    2.49x 10.75x $66.6M $17.8M
    BHB
    Bar Harbor Bankshares
    3.07x 10.91x $38.6M $12.2M
  • Which has Higher Returns BFST or EVBN?

    Evans Bancorp has a net margin of 26.81% compared to Business First Bancshares's net margin of 16.32%. Business First Bancshares's return on equity of 9.88% beat Evans Bancorp's return on equity of 10.61%.

    Company Gross Margin Earnings Per Share Invested Capital
    BFST
    Business First Bancshares
    -- $0.65 $1.2B
    EVBN
    Evans Bancorp
    -- $0.53 $345.1M
  • What do Analysts Say About BFST or EVBN?

    Business First Bancshares has a consensus price target of $33.25, signalling upside risk potential of 31.57%. On the other hand Evans Bancorp has an analysts' consensus of $50.05 which suggests that it could grow by 16.97%. Given that Business First Bancshares has higher upside potential than Evans Bancorp, analysts believe Business First Bancshares is more attractive than Evans Bancorp.

    Company Buy Ratings Hold Ratings Sell Ratings
    BFST
    Business First Bancshares
    3 2 0
    EVBN
    Evans Bancorp
    0 1 0
  • Is BFST or EVBN More Risky?

    Business First Bancshares has a beta of 1.001, which suggesting that the stock is 0.116% more volatile than S&P 500. In comparison Evans Bancorp has a beta of 0.927, suggesting its less volatile than the S&P 500 by 7.33%.

  • Which is a Better Dividend Stock BFST or EVBN?

    Business First Bancshares has a quarterly dividend of $0.14 per share corresponding to a yield of 2.25%. Evans Bancorp offers a yield of 3.09% to investors and pays a quarterly dividend of $0.66 per share. Business First Bancshares pays 25.42% of its earnings as a dividend. Evans Bancorp pays out 29.45% of its earnings as a dividend. Both of these payout ratios are sufficient to cover dividend payouts with earnings for the foreseeable future.

  • Which has Better Financial Ratios BFST or EVBN?

    Business First Bancshares quarterly revenues are $66.6M, which are larger than Evans Bancorp quarterly revenues of $18M. Business First Bancshares's net income of $17.8M is higher than Evans Bancorp's net income of $2.9M. Notably, Business First Bancshares's price-to-earnings ratio is 10.75x while Evans Bancorp's PE ratio is 12.85x. Generally a lower price-to-earnings ratio signals a stock is trading at a lower multiple of earnings and is a better value. Another key metric is the price-to-sales ratio, which for Business First Bancshares is 2.49x versus 2.83x for Evans Bancorp. Usually stocks with elevated PS ratios are considered overvalued.

    Company Price/Sales Ratio Price/Earnings Ratio Quarterly Revenue Quarterly Net Income
    BFST
    Business First Bancshares
    2.49x 10.75x $66.6M $17.8M
    EVBN
    Evans Bancorp
    2.83x 12.85x $18M $2.9M
  • Which has Higher Returns BFST or OPHC?

    OptimumBank Holdings has a net margin of 26.81% compared to Business First Bancshares's net margin of 32.77%. Business First Bancshares's return on equity of 9.88% beat OptimumBank Holdings's return on equity of 14.69%.

    Company Gross Margin Earnings Per Share Invested Capital
    BFST
    Business First Bancshares
    -- $0.65 $1.2B
    OPHC
    OptimumBank Holdings
    -- $0.32 $132.7M
  • What do Analysts Say About BFST or OPHC?

    Business First Bancshares has a consensus price target of $33.25, signalling upside risk potential of 31.57%. On the other hand OptimumBank Holdings has an analysts' consensus of -- which suggests that it could grow by 10.76%. Given that Business First Bancshares has higher upside potential than OptimumBank Holdings, analysts believe Business First Bancshares is more attractive than OptimumBank Holdings.

    Company Buy Ratings Hold Ratings Sell Ratings
    BFST
    Business First Bancshares
    3 2 0
    OPHC
    OptimumBank Holdings
    0 0 0
  • Is BFST or OPHC More Risky?

    Business First Bancshares has a beta of 1.001, which suggesting that the stock is 0.116% more volatile than S&P 500. In comparison OptimumBank Holdings has a beta of 0.365, suggesting its less volatile than the S&P 500 by 63.477%.

  • Which is a Better Dividend Stock BFST or OPHC?

    Business First Bancshares has a quarterly dividend of $0.14 per share corresponding to a yield of 2.25%. OptimumBank Holdings offers a yield of 0% to investors and pays a quarterly dividend of $0.00 per share. Business First Bancshares pays 25.42% of its earnings as a dividend. OptimumBank Holdings pays out -- of its earnings as a dividend. Business First Bancshares's payout ratio is sufficient to cover dividend payouts with earnings for the foreseeable future.

  • Which has Better Financial Ratios BFST or OPHC?

    Business First Bancshares quarterly revenues are $66.6M, which are larger than OptimumBank Holdings quarterly revenues of $10.1M. Business First Bancshares's net income of $17.8M is higher than OptimumBank Holdings's net income of $3.3M. Notably, Business First Bancshares's price-to-earnings ratio is 10.75x while OptimumBank Holdings's PE ratio is 3.59x. Generally a lower price-to-earnings ratio signals a stock is trading at a lower multiple of earnings and is a better value. Another key metric is the price-to-sales ratio, which for Business First Bancshares is 2.49x versus 1.13x for OptimumBank Holdings. Usually stocks with elevated PS ratios are considered overvalued.

    Company Price/Sales Ratio Price/Earnings Ratio Quarterly Revenue Quarterly Net Income
    BFST
    Business First Bancshares
    2.49x 10.75x $66.6M $17.8M
    OPHC
    OptimumBank Holdings
    1.13x 3.59x $10.1M $3.3M
  • Which has Higher Returns BFST or PRK?

    Park National has a net margin of 26.81% compared to Business First Bancshares's net margin of 27.77%. Business First Bancshares's return on equity of 9.88% beat Park National's return on equity of 11.8%.

    Company Gross Margin Earnings Per Share Invested Capital
    BFST
    Business First Bancshares
    -- $0.65 $1.2B
    PRK
    Park National
    -- $2.35 $1.5B
  • What do Analysts Say About BFST or PRK?

    Business First Bancshares has a consensus price target of $33.25, signalling upside risk potential of 31.57%. On the other hand Park National has an analysts' consensus of $181.00 which suggests that it could grow by 4.96%. Given that Business First Bancshares has higher upside potential than Park National, analysts believe Business First Bancshares is more attractive than Park National.

    Company Buy Ratings Hold Ratings Sell Ratings
    BFST
    Business First Bancshares
    3 2 0
    PRK
    Park National
    0 2 0
  • Is BFST or PRK More Risky?

    Business First Bancshares has a beta of 1.001, which suggesting that the stock is 0.116% more volatile than S&P 500. In comparison Park National has a beta of 0.739, suggesting its less volatile than the S&P 500 by 26.053%.

  • Which is a Better Dividend Stock BFST or PRK?

    Business First Bancshares has a quarterly dividend of $0.14 per share corresponding to a yield of 2.25%. Park National offers a yield of 2.46% to investors and pays a quarterly dividend of $1.56 per share. Business First Bancshares pays 25.42% of its earnings as a dividend. Park National pays out 54.41% of its earnings as a dividend. Both of these payout ratios are sufficient to cover dividend payouts with earnings for the foreseeable future.

  • Which has Better Financial Ratios BFST or PRK?

    Business First Bancshares quarterly revenues are $66.6M, which are smaller than Park National quarterly revenues of $137.6M. Business First Bancshares's net income of $17.8M is lower than Park National's net income of $38.2M. Notably, Business First Bancshares's price-to-earnings ratio is 10.75x while Park National's PE ratio is 20.41x. Generally a lower price-to-earnings ratio signals a stock is trading at a lower multiple of earnings and is a better value. Another key metric is the price-to-sales ratio, which for Business First Bancshares is 2.49x versus 5.63x for Park National. Usually stocks with elevated PS ratios are considered overvalued.

    Company Price/Sales Ratio Price/Earnings Ratio Quarterly Revenue Quarterly Net Income
    BFST
    Business First Bancshares
    2.49x 10.75x $66.6M $17.8M
    PRK
    Park National
    5.63x 20.41x $137.6M $38.2M
  • Which has Higher Returns BFST or TMP?

    Tompkins Financial has a net margin of 26.81% compared to Business First Bancshares's net margin of 24.66%. Business First Bancshares's return on equity of 9.88% beat Tompkins Financial's return on equity of 9.88%.

    Company Gross Margin Earnings Per Share Invested Capital
    BFST
    Business First Bancshares
    -- $0.65 $1.2B
    TMP
    Tompkins Financial
    -- $1.30 $1.3B
  • What do Analysts Say About BFST or TMP?

    Business First Bancshares has a consensus price target of $33.25, signalling upside risk potential of 31.57%. On the other hand Tompkins Financial has an analysts' consensus of $83.00 which suggests that it could grow by 23.77%. Given that Business First Bancshares has higher upside potential than Tompkins Financial, analysts believe Business First Bancshares is more attractive than Tompkins Financial.

    Company Buy Ratings Hold Ratings Sell Ratings
    BFST
    Business First Bancshares
    3 2 0
    TMP
    Tompkins Financial
    0 0 0
  • Is BFST or TMP More Risky?

    Business First Bancshares has a beta of 1.001, which suggesting that the stock is 0.116% more volatile than S&P 500. In comparison Tompkins Financial has a beta of 0.735, suggesting its less volatile than the S&P 500 by 26.471%.

  • Which is a Better Dividend Stock BFST or TMP?

    Business First Bancshares has a quarterly dividend of $0.14 per share corresponding to a yield of 2.25%. Tompkins Financial offers a yield of 3.64% to investors and pays a quarterly dividend of $0.62 per share. Business First Bancshares pays 25.42% of its earnings as a dividend. Tompkins Financial pays out 363.09% of its earnings as a dividend. Business First Bancshares's payout ratio is sufficient to cover dividend payouts with earnings for the foreseeable future, but Tompkins Financial's is not.

  • Which has Better Financial Ratios BFST or TMP?

    Business First Bancshares quarterly revenues are $66.6M, which are smaller than Tompkins Financial quarterly revenues of $75.6M. Business First Bancshares's net income of $17.8M is lower than Tompkins Financial's net income of $18.6M. Notably, Business First Bancshares's price-to-earnings ratio is 10.75x while Tompkins Financial's PE ratio is 14.48x. Generally a lower price-to-earnings ratio signals a stock is trading at a lower multiple of earnings and is a better value. Another key metric is the price-to-sales ratio, which for Business First Bancshares is 2.49x versus 3.31x for Tompkins Financial. Usually stocks with elevated PS ratios are considered overvalued.

    Company Price/Sales Ratio Price/Earnings Ratio Quarterly Revenue Quarterly Net Income
    BFST
    Business First Bancshares
    2.49x 10.75x $66.6M $17.8M
    TMP
    Tompkins Financial
    3.31x 14.48x $75.6M $18.6M

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