PE Ratio: 10.94

Basis: FMP quote price / unrounded diluted EPS from four consecutive issuer fiscal quarters. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.

Is the P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 10.94 is 14% above its 5-year average of 9.59, near the high end of its 5-year range (5.72–12.87).

As of 2026-10-06T17:05:55.638Z. 5.75% above its 12-month average of 10.35.

PE Ratio (10.94) = Close Price ($30.86) / Diluted TTM EPS ($2.82)

BFST PE Ratio Metrics

P/E vs. its own history

At 10.9, P/E is near its 8-year median — higher than 58% of readings in its 8-year history.

P/E Comparison

PE Ratio Formula & Definition

PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)

The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

PE Ratio FAQ

What is the P/E ratio for Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST)?

The P/E ratio for BFST stock is 10.94.

Is Business First Bancshares, Inc.'s P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 10.94 is 14% above its 5-year average of 9.59, near the high end of its 5-year range (5.72–12.87).

What is the TTM average P/E ratio for Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST)?

The TTM average P/E ratio for BFST stock is 10.35.

What is the 3Y average P/E ratio for Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST)?

The 3Y average P/E ratio for BFST stock is 9.83.

What is the 5Y average P/E ratio for Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST)?

The 5Y average P/E ratio for BFST stock is 9.59.

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