Business First Bancshares Inc (BFST) — Cash Flow Quality Index
Business First Bancshares Inc (BFST) has a Cash Flow Quality Index of 1.13x as of March 2026. Operating cash flow of $26.69 Million exceeds net income of $23.56 Million, indicating high earnings quality where cash backs reported profits. Explore Business First Bancshares Inc cash conversion from operations to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
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Business First Bancshares Inc Cash Flow Quality Index (2012–2025)
Historical Cash Flow Quality Index for Business First Bancshares Inc across 14 annual periods. Values consistently above 1.0x indicate high-quality earnings. Check BFST cash reinvestment to operating cash ratio to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
Annual Cash Flow Quality Index for Business First Bancshares Inc (2012–2025)
Year-by-year earnings quality comparison for Business First Bancshares Inc. For live market cap and the full company financial profile, see market value of Business First Bancshares Inc.
| Year | Quality Index | Operating CF (USD) | Net Income | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.05x | $92.08 Million | $87.86 Million | ▲ +11.1% |
| 2024 | 0.94x | $61.40 Million | $65.11 Million | ▼ -27.5% |
| 2023 | 1.30x | $92.43 Million | $71.04 Million | ▲ +1.4% |
| 2022 | 1.28x | $69.58 Million | $54.26 Million | ▲ +18.5% |
| 2021 | 1.08x | $56.44 Million | $52.14 Million | ▲ +10.7% |
| 2020 | 0.98x | $29.34 Million | $29.99 Million | ▼ -4.8% |
| 2019 | 1.03x | $24.42 Million | $23.77 Million | ▼ -24.9% |
| 2018 | 1.37x | $19.28 Million | $14.09 Million | ▼ -16.8% |
| 2017 | 1.64x | $7.97 Million | $4.85 Million | ▲ +3.1% |
| 2016 | 1.59x | $8.15 Million | $5.11 Million | ▲ +92.2% |
| 2015 | 0.83x | $3.40 Million | $4.10 Million | ▼ -51.5% |
| 2014 | 1.71x | $6.89 Million | $4.03 Million | ▼ -0.5% |
| 2013 | 1.72x | $8.22 Million | $4.79 Million | ▼ -35.9% |
| 2012 | 2.68x | $9.21 Million | $3.44 Million | — |