Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) Fair Value 2026

BFST · Banks - Regional ·

By CirclFi Research Team · Data from SEC EDGAR, FRED & GDELT

Quality Score

9.0 /10

32 fundamental signals · 6 models active

Value Trap Risk

SAFE (6/100)

Quick Summary — As of 2026-08-27, Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) trades at $31.23, versus a $20.22 median fair value across its 6 active models — 35.2% below the current price. QOC: 9.0/10. Value Trap Risk: 6/100 (SAFE). 6/13 models active.

Key Facts

Ticker
BFST
Price
$31.23
Quality Score
9.0/10
Value Trap Risk
6/100
Models Active
6/13
Last Updated
Strength: Quality Score of 9.0/10 indicates strong fundamentals
Risk: Majority of models suggest overvaluation

Is Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) Undervalued or Overvalued in 2026?

According to CirclFi’s 6-model valuation engine, Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) appears overvalued as of : the median of 6 independent fair value estimates is $20.22, 35.2% below the current price of $31.23. Estimates range from $7.09 to $50.46. BFST scores 9.0/10 on fundamental quality and 6/100 on value-trap risk.

For context, the median US equity CirclFi rates trades at an implied -23.7% versus its own 13-model consensus, across 3,801 rated companies as of 2026-08-27. BFST’s -35.2% gap is wider than that market norm, and the Banks - Regional sector median is -22.0%. Full market index →

This verdict compares price to intrinsic value only — it is not a buy or sell rating. For the decision case (bull vs bear arguments, risk factors, peers), read Should You Buy Business First Bancshares, Inc. Stock in 2026? →

What Fair Value Does Each Model Give BFST?

6 Intrinsic Value Models vs. Current Price ($31.23)

Core Models (Unlocked)
Model Fair Value Upside
Intrinsic · High Conviction
 $16.19 -48.2%
Ensemble · Low Conviction
 $19.02 -39.1%
Intrinsic · High Conviction
 $7.09 -77.3%
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What Is BFST's Fair Value Range?

Spread across 6 independent models · $7.09 to $50.46

CirclFi's 6 active models place Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) between $7.09 and $50.46 per share, a spread of 214% of the median. The median of that range — $20.22 — is the fair value CirclFi publishes for BFST, against a current price of $31.23.

Low · Markov DDMHigh · Regime Cross
$7.09median $20.22$50.46
Where the range comes from
Most bearish modelMarkov DDM$7.09
Most bullish modelRegime Cross-Sectional$50.46
Model agreement1 bullish · 4 bearishwide

A band this wide is itself the finding. When independent methods land far apart, they are reading a business whose value depends heavily on which lens you apply — volatile earnings, heavy reinvestment, or an asset base that cash-flow and asset-based methods score differently. That disagreement is information: it says the choice of method matters more than usual for BFST. Treat the median as one reading among several and compare the individual models below before acting.

Every figure above is one model's standalone output on BFST, not a CirclFi price target. How each model works →

What Is Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) Worth in 2026?

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, the balance of valuation evidence tilts cautious on Business First Bancshares, Inc. at its current price of $31.23. The median intrinsic value is estimated at $20.22 (-35.2% vs price), with 4 models flagging overvaluation risk. The most optimistic model, Regime Cross, places fair value at $50.46 (+61.6%), while Markov DDM — the most conservative — estimates $7.09 (-77.3%). This +138.9% gap reflects genuine analytical uncertainty about Business First Bancshares, Inc.'s intrinsic worth.

What Do the Models Say About BFST?

6 of 13 models are currently active for BFST. Of these, 1 model suggests upside while 5 models suggest overvaluation. Taken together, their median fair value for BFST is $20.22 — the figure CirclFi publishes as this stock's fair value. See which stocks rank higher →

How Does BFST Rank in Banks - Regional?

Among 349 Banks - Regional stocks, BFST ranks #4 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 9.0/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 9.0 places BFST in the top tier.

See all Most Undervalued Banks - Regional Stocks →

Within the Banks - Regional space, Business First Bancshares, Inc. competes in an environment where deposit growth often separates market leaders from laggards. Understanding these industry-specific dynamics is essential context for interpreting our model outputs.

Is BFST a Value Trap?

CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns BFST a score of 6/100 (SAFE). This indicates minimal risk. Fundamentals are healthy. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →

Multi-Model Methodology

6 of 13 models are active for Business First Bancshares, Inc.. Moderate coverage provides meaningful perspective. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →

According to the CirclFi Quality of Company (QOC) framework, which evaluates 32 signals including margin stability, revenue growth trajectory, leverage, and free cash flow generation, Business First Bancshares, Inc. is rated at 9.0/10. This strong-tier score demonstrates strong fundamentals across the majority of our quality signals.

The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +138.9% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →

Data Sources & Confidence

Every BFST valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →

Across BFST's 6 active models, average confidence is 43%. Lower confidence may reflect limited history or high volatility.

CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →

This analysis is produced by the CirclFi Valuation Engine using quantitative models applied to SEC EDGAR filings, public market feeds, and FRED macroeconomic indicators. It is not financial advice.

Read the full investment analysis: Should You Buy Business First Bancshares, Inc. Stock in 2026? →

Bull case, bear case, risk factors & peer comparison — updated daily

Which Similar Banks - Regional Stocks Should You Also Analyze?

9 related Banks - Regional stocks with 13-model coverage

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Read investment analysis: OFG · FBP · PEBO · UNTY · ESQ · OBT · OBK · CZFS · BSRR

Which Other Stocks Have a Similar Quality Score to BFST?

6 companies across all industries closest to BFST’s Quality of Company score of 9.0/10.

VVisa Inc.QOC 9.0CHWYChewy, Inc.QOC 9.0RPMRPM International Inc.QOC 9.0TPRTapestry, Inc.QOC 9.0QFINQfin Holdings, Inc.QOC 9.0NVDANVIDIA CorporationQOC 10.0

Read investment analysis: V · CHWY · RPM · TPR · QFIN · NVDA

Where Does BFST Sit in CirclFi's Banks - Regional Rankings?

BFST is ranked against every other Banks - Regional stock CirclFi covers in each of these screens.

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What Else Do Investors Ask About Business First Bancshares, Inc.’s Valuation?

What is Business First Bancshares, Inc.'s intrinsic value in 2026?

CirclFi puts Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST)'s intrinsic value at $20.22 — the median of 6 independent model estimates as of 2026-08-27, ranging from $7.09 to $50.46. The Quality of Company score is 9.0/10 across 32 fundamental signals. All models use SEC EDGAR filings updated daily. See our methodology page for how each model works.

Is BFST overvalued or undervalued right now?

At $31.23, 1 of 6 active models suggest BFST may be undervalued, while 5 indicate potential overvaluation. The median of all 6 fair value estimates is $20.22, 35.2% below the current price of $31.23 — a consensus view that BFST is overvalued. The assessment depends on which methodology best fits Business First Bancshares, Inc.'s business model in Banks - Regional.

What does a Quality of Company score of 9.0 mean for BFST?

Business First Bancshares, Inc.'s QOC of 9.0/10 reflects 32 fundamental signals: profitability margins, revenue growth consistency, balance sheet leverage, free cash flow generation, and capital allocation efficiency. Scores above 7 indicate strong fundamentals and disciplined management.

How many valuation models does CirclFi run on BFST?

CirclFi analyzes BFST with 13 institutional-grade models daily: Bayesian DCF (Monte Carlo + jump-diffusion), EPV (Greenwald zero-growth), EROIC Spread (McKinsey reinvestment), First Chicago (3-scenario), Markov DDM (regime-switching), ML-RIV (machine learning residual income), Dynamic NAV (asset-based), PWERM (option-theoretic), Regime Cross-Sectional (relative), Sentiment SOTP (hybrid), CUCE Ensemble (meta-model), FTNN Topology (neural network), and RCMH-DCF (conditional regime). Currently 6 of 13 are active for this stock. Read the full methodology →

Which valuation models are most bullish and most bearish on BFST?

Of the 6 models currently active on BFST, Regime Cross-Sectional is the most bullish at $50.46 per share, and Markov DDM is the most bearish at $7.09. CirclFi's published fair value for BFST is the median of that range, $20.22, not either extreme. The gap between the two ends equals 214% of the median — a wide spread, meaning the methods genuinely disagree and the median should carry less weight. Browse stocks by value-trap risk →

Is BFST a value trap in 2026?

Business First Bancshares, Inc.'s Value Trap score is 6/100 (SAFE). This low score indicates the current valuation is not artificially depressed by fundamental deterioration, suggesting genuine opportunity rather than a trap.

Cite this analysis — “According to CirclFi’s 6-model valuation engine, Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) has a median fair value of $20.22 — 35.2% below the current price of $31.23 — as of 2026-08-27.” Source: circlfi.com/stock/BFST/ · Methodology
Primary sources for this BFST valuation
  • Financial statements: Business First Bancshares, Inc. 10-K and 10-Q filings on SEC EDGAR (CIK 0001624322) — 700+ standardized XBRL tags, published by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • Discount-rate inputs: FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis — risk-free rates, VIX, yield curve, inflation.
  • News sentiment: The GDELT Project — global media tone, input to the Sentiment SOTP model.
  • Model definitions: CirclFi methodology — the published specification for all 13 models, including the academic sources each one implements.

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