Business First Bancshares, Inc.
BFST
Rank in Stocks
#8418
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) serves as the bank holding company for... Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) serves as the bank holding company for b1BANK, delivering an extensive array of banking products and financial services. Its deposit offerings include checking, demand, money market, time, and savings accounts, alongside certificates of deposit, and modern conveniences such as remote and direct deposit capabilities. The company provides a diverse portfolio of lending solutions. These include commercial and industrial loans for working capital, equipment financing, asset acquisition, expansion, and development, featuring lines of credit, letters of credit, term loans, and borrowing base facilities. BFST also finances construction and development projects, commercial real estate, and residential properties, offering first and second lien mortgages for 1-4 family homes, plus home equity lines of credit. Consumer loan options span both secured and unsecured installment and term arrangements. Beyond traditional banking, BFST offers wealth management services, encompassing mutual funds, annuities, individual retirement accounts (IRAs), other investment products, fiduciary services, and private banking solutions. A wide range of additional financial tools are available, including debit and credit cards, comprehensive treasury and cash management services (such as merchant services, automated clearing house (ACH), lock-box, receivables factoring, and correspondent banking), and employee and payroll benefits solutions. Customer access points feature drive-through facilities, ATMs, night depositories, personalized checks, electronic funds transfer (EFT), domestic and international wire transfers, traveler's checks, vault services, sweep accounts, and robust online and mobile banking platforms, e-statements, and bank-by-mail services. As of March 1, 2022, Business First Bancshares operated approximately 48 full-service banking centers and three loan production offices across Louisiana, and in the Dallas and Houston metropolitan areas. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Share Price
$32.79
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$1.06B
Change (1 day)
1.83%
Change (1 year)
29.50%
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Operating Margin for Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 13.21%
According to Business First Bancshares, Inc.'s latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 13.21%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 22.15%.
Operating Margin history for Business First Bancshares, Inc. from 2012 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 13.21% | -40.36% |
| 2025 | 22.15% | 22.04% |
| 2024 | 18.15% | -22.73% |
| 2023 | 23.49% | -9.55% |
| 2022 | 25.97% | -18.28% |
| 2021 | 31.78% | 45.85% |
| 2020 | 21.79% | -17.80% |
| 2019 | 26.51% | 28.19% |
| 2018 | 20.68% | 32.23% |
| 2017 | 15.64% | 13.58% |
| 2016 | 13.77% | 2.38% |
| 2015 | 13.45% | -38.81% |
| 2014 | 21.98% | 0.50% |
| 2013 | 21.87% | 10.12% |
| 2012 | 19.86% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
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|---|---|---|---|
| 54.30% | -95.89% |
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about Business First Bancshares, Inc.'s operating margin
What is Business First Bancshares, Inc.'s operating margin?
Business First Bancshares, Inc.'s operating margin is 13.21%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Business First Bancshares, Inc.'s operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Business First Bancshares, Inc.'s operating margin was 22.15%, compared with 18.15% in 2024.
How has Business First Bancshares, Inc.'s operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Business First Bancshares, Inc.'s operating margin was highest in 2021 (31.78%) and lowest in 2024 (18.15%).
How does Business First Bancshares, Inc.'s operating margin compare with similar companies?
Business First Bancshares, Inc.'s operating margin (13.21%) is lower than that of all 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is UniCredit S.p.A., with 57.52%.