Since February 2025, BancFirst has been in a holding pattern, posting a small loss of 0.7% while floating around $121.68. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 5.3% gain during that period.
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Why Does BancFirst Spark Debate?
Operating as a "super community bank" with a decentralized management approach that emphasizes local responsiveness, BancFirst Corporation (NASDAQ:BANF) operates as a financial holding company providing commercial banking services to retail customers and small to medium-sized businesses primarily in Oklahoma and Texas.
Two Positive Attributes:
1. Long-Term Revenue Growth Shows Strong Momentum
Net interest income and and fee-based revenue are the two pillars supporting bank earnings. The former captures profit from the gap between lending rates and deposit costs, while the latter encompasses charges for banking services, credit products, wealth management, and trading activities.
Thankfully, BancFirst’s 8.7% annualized revenue growth over the last five years was solid. Its growth surpassed the average bank company and shows its offerings resonate with customers. 
2. Outstanding Long-Term EPS Growth
We track the long-term change in earnings per share (EPS) because it highlights whether a company’s growth is profitable.
BancFirst’s EPS grew at an astounding 15% compounded annual growth rate over the last five years, higher than its 8.7% annualized revenue growth. This tells us the company became more profitable on a per-share basis as it expanded.
One Reason to be Careful:
Projected Net Interest Income Growth Is Slim
Forecasted net interest income by Wall Street analysts signals a company’s potential. Predictions may not always be accurate, but accelerating growth typically boosts valuation multiples and stock prices while slowing growth does the opposite.
Over the next 12 months, sell-side analysts expect BancFirst’s net interest income to rise by 4.2%, close to its 4.8% annualized growth for the past two years.
Final Judgment
BancFirst’s positive characteristics outweigh the negatives. With its shares trailing the market in recent months, the stock trades at 2.2× forward P/B (or $121.68 per share). Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it’s free.
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