Business First Bancshares Inc Asset Resilience Ratio
Business First Bancshares Inc asset resilience ratio. Business First Bancshares Inc (BFST) has an Asset Resilience Ratio of 11.69% as of June 2026. The Asset Resilience Ratio measures the percentage of a company's total assets that are held in liquid form (cash and short-term investments). This metric indicates how well-positioned the company is to handle unexpected financial challenges, economic downturns, or strategic opportunities without requiring external financing. See Business First Bancshares Inc defensive interval ratio to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
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Asset Resilience Ratio of Business First Bancshares Inc (2012–2025)
Asset resilience ratio of Business First Bancshares Inc from 2012 to 2025. This chart shows how Business First Bancshares Inc's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. Read BFST liabilities breakdown for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
Liquid Assets Composition Over Time
This chart breaks down Business First Bancshares Inc's liquid assets into cash & equivalents and short-term investments, showing how the composition has evolved over time. For the complete balance sheet picture, see total assets of Business First Bancshares Inc.
Current Liquid Assets Breakdown
| Component | Amount | % of Total Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $0.00 | 0% |
| Short-term Investments | $1.04 Billion | 11.69% |
| Total Liquid Assets | $1.04 Billion | 11.69% |
Asset Resilience Insights
- Moderate Liquidity: Business First Bancshares Inc has 11.69% of assets in liquid form.
- While adequate for normal operations, this level may limit flexibility during economic stress.
- The company has significant short-term investments, indicating active treasury management.
Business First Bancshares Inc Industry Peers by Asset Resilience Ratio
Compare Business First Bancshares Inc's asset resilience ratio with other companies in the same industry.
| Company | Industry | Asset Resilience Ratio |
|---|---|---|
|
Societe Generale S.A.
PA:GLE |
Banks - Regional | 11.25% |
|
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA
NYSE:ITUB |
Banks - Regional | 3.55% |
|
Spar Nord Bank
CO:SPNO |
Banks - Regional | -3.96% |
|
Bank of Guiyang Co Ltd
SHG:601997 |
Banks - Regional | -0.78% |
|
Qingdao Rural Commercial Bank Corp Class A
SHE:002958 |
Banks - Regional | -13.48% |
|
Bank Ina Perdana PT
JK:BINA |
Banks - Regional | -30.89% |
|
Bank Rakyat Indonesia Agroniaga
JK:AGRO |
Banks - Regional | 8.38% |
|
Bank Agris Tbk
JK:AGRS |
Banks - Regional | 1.98% |
Business First Bancshares Inc Asset Resilience Ratio by Year (2012–2025)
Business First Bancshares Inc asset resilience ratio by year from 2012 to 2025. The table below shows the annual Asset Resilience Ratio data for Business First Bancshares Inc.
| Year | Asset Resilience Ratio (%) | Liquid Assets | Total Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 7.19% | $590.93 Million | $8.21 Billion | +6.83pp |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.36% | $28.66 Million | $7.86 Billion | -12.99pp |
| 2023-12-31 | 13.36% | $879.57 Million | $6.58 Billion | -1.51pp |
| 2022-12-31 | 14.87% | $890.75 Million | $5.99 Billion | -6.73pp |
| 2021-12-31 | 21.60% | $1.02 Billion | $4.73 Billion | +6.21pp |
| 2020-12-31 | 15.40% | $640.61 Million | $4.16 Billion | +3.16pp |
| 2019-12-31 | 12.23% | $278.19 Million | $2.27 Billion | -2.54pp |
| 2018-12-31 | 14.77% | $309.52 Million | $2.09 Billion | +1.22pp |
| 2017-12-31 | 13.56% | $179.15 Million | $1.32 Billion | -4.38pp |
| 2016-12-31 | 17.94% | $198.34 Million | $1.11 Billion | -1.66pp |
| 2015-12-31 | 19.59% | $210.86 Million | $1.08 Billion | +8.71pp |
| 2014-12-31 | 10.88% | $74.50 Million | $684.50 Million | +9.15pp |
| 2012-12-31 | 1.74% | $11.82 Million | $681.06 Million | -- |
About Business First Bancshares Inc
Business First Bancshares, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for b1BANK that provides various banking products and services in Louisiana and Texas. It offers various deposit products and services, including checking and savings, time, and money market accounts; and certificates of deposits, remote deposit capture, and direct deposit services. The company also provides commercial and indus… Read more