BUSINESS FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. (BFST) Return on equity 2016–2025
BUSINESS FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. (BFST) return on equity by fiscal year — reported net income divided by year-end shareholders’ equity.
9.8%FY2025 · since FY2016: 4.5% → 9.8%
| Fiscal year | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 9.8% | +1.7 pp |
| FY2024 | 8.1% | -2.9 pp |
| FY2023 | 11.0% | +1.7 pp |
| FY2022 | 9.4% | -2.7 pp |
| FY2021 | 12.0% | +4.7 pp |
| FY2020 | 7.3% | -1.0 pp |
| FY2019 | 8.3% | +2.9 pp |
| FY2018 | 5.4% | +2.7 pp |
| FY2017 | 2.7% | -1.8 pp |
| FY2016 | 4.5% | — |
ROE = reported net income ÷ reported year-end shareholders’ equity for the same fiscal year. Heavy buybacks shrink equity and can push ROE very high (or negative-equity years drop out).
Source: SEC XBRL filings · For reference only · Not investment advice