NASDAQ:BFST · NASDAQ Global Select
+$0.04 today
Vol 0.15M · Avg 0.20M
Management
Put operating results in leadership context
Review returns on capital, executive background, insider transactions, and growth quality to judge whether management is compounding value well.
Management quality matters because capital allocation choices determine how much of Business First Bancshares, Inc. earnings power becomes long-term shareholder value. Use this page to compare BFST returns on capital, executive context, insider transactions, ownership signals, and growth trends against peers, then decide whether leadership appears disciplined, aligned, and capable of compounding through changing market conditions.
Return Metrics
ROE, ROIC & ROA over time
ROE
9.8%
avg 7.5%
ROIC
6.0%
avg 4.4%
ROA
1.1%
avg 0.8%
Analysis
ROE is currently the strongest return metric at 9.8% versus its period average of 7.5%. 0 of 3 return metrics are above their quality threshold, which helps indicate how efficiently the company turns capital and assets into profit.
Management
Key executives, compensation & ownership
| Name | Title | Compensation | Tenure | Age | Shares Owned | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
David R. Melville | Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer | $1.52M | — | 51 | $14,268.00 | 0.04% |
Norman Jerome Vascocu Jr. | President of b1BANK | $938,172.00 | — | 52 | $14,268.00 | 0.04% |
Heather Gatte Roemer | Executive Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer | $702,738.00 | — | 44 | $19,064.00 | 0.06% |
Gregory Robertson | Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer | $690,845.00 | — | 54 | $69,532.00 | 0.21% |
Keith Mansfield | Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer | $688,476.00 | — | 49 | $6,409.00 | 0.02% |
Philip Jordan | Executive Vice President & Chief Banking Officer | $675,606.00 | — | 53 | $81,008.00 | 0.25% |
Saundra Strong | Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary | $470,142.00 | — | 47 | $5,878.00 | 0.02% |
Warren McDonald | Executive Vice President & Chief Credit Officer | — | — | 59 | $14,195.00 | 0.04% |
Kathryn Manning | Executive Vice President & Chief Risk Officer | — | — | 37 | $15,791.00 | 0.05% |
Senna Bayasgalan | Chief Marketing Officer | — | — | — | — | — |
Insider Trading
SEC Form 4 transactions — last 12 months
Buys
4
$136,162.70
Sells
15
$3.36M
Net Sentiment
$3.23M
Net selling
Most Active
Cummings George W. III
9 transactions
1–10 of 19
Analysis
Insiders reported 4 buys worth $136,162.70 and 15 sells worth $3.36M over the last 12 months. That adds up to net selling of $3.23M. Cummings George W. III was the most active insider with 9 transactions.
Growth Analysis
Historical CAGR & forward analyst estimates
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 3yr | Fwd Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | N/A | N/A | -1.3% | +14.4% (11yr)4 analysts |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | +23.9% | +20.9% (11yr)3 analysts |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | +6.3% | +30.6% (11yr)3 analysts |
| EBIT | N/A | N/A | +6.2% | +27.3% (11yr)3 analysts |
Analysis
Recent growth has been strongest in Revenue at +23.9% over three years. Forward estimates point to Net Income at +30.6% (11yr), giving you a quick check on whether expectations are accelerating or cooling.
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Who manages BFST?
Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) lists 10 active executives. The top listed executive is Heather Gatte Roemer, Executive Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer.
Are BFST insiders buying or selling?
Recent insider activity shows net selling of $5.03M.
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