FFBC (First Financial Bancorp) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $25.58 (As of Mar. 2026)


FFBC First Financial Bancorp FFBC
63 GF Score
Price $33.75
GF Value $27.38
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is First Financial Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

First Financial Bancorp FFBC +0.87% 63 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $25.58 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FFBC with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.38 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

First Financial Bancorp's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $28.024. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $25.58 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, First Financial Bancorp's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 7.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 6.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 8.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 8.80% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of First Financial Bancorp was 9.90% per year. The lowest was 0.70% per year. And the median was 4.90% per year.

As of today (2026-06-28), First Financial Bancorp's current stock price is $33.75. First Financial Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $25.58. First Financial Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 1.32.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of First Financial Bancorp was 2.58. The lowest was 0.73. And the median was 1.26.


First Financial Bancorp  (NAS:FFBC) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

First Financial Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=33.75/25.58
=1.32

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of First Financial Bancorp was 2.58. The lowest was 0.73. And the median was 1.26.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


First Financial Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


First Financial Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for First Financial Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

First Financial Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

First Financial Bancorp Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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First Financial Bancorp Quarterly Data
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FFBC vs MCHB, FHB, WSBC: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, First Financial Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


First Financial Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, First Financial Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where First Financial Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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First Financial Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, First Financial Bancorp's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=28.024/330.2130*330.2130
=28.024

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

First Financial Bancorp Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 13.666 241.018 18.723
201609 13.900 241.428 19.012
201612 13.960 241.432 19.093
201703 14.164 243.801 19.184
201706 14.453 244.955 19.483
201709 14.743 246.819 19.724
201712 14.994 246.524 20.084
201803 15.109 249.554 19.992
201806 20.560 251.989 26.942
201809 20.789 252.439 27.194
201812 21.230 251.233 27.904
201903 21.604 254.202 28.064
201906 22.182 256.143 28.596
201909 22.592 256.759 29.055
201912 22.821 256.974 29.325
202003 22.246 258.115 28.460
202006 22.659 257.797 29.024
202009 22.937 260.280 29.100
202012 23.281 260.474 29.514
202103 23.164 264.877 28.878
202106 23.592 271.696 28.673
202109 23.854 274.310 28.715
202112 23.993 278.802 28.417
202203 22.630 287.504 25.992
202206 21.903 296.311 24.409
202209 21.028 296.808 23.395
202212 21.513 296.797 23.935
202303 22.287 301.836 24.382
202306 22.518 305.109 24.371
202309 22.388 307.789 24.019
202312 23.838 306.746 25.662
202403 23.954 312.332 25.325
202406 24.364 314.175 25.608
202409 25.663 315.301 26.877
202412 25.531 315.605 26.713
202503 26.128 319.799 26.979
202506 27.004 322.561 27.645
202509 27.485 324.800 27.943
202512 28.108 324.054 28.642
202603 28.024 330.213 28.024

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $25.58 mean?
First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $25.58 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on First Financial Bancorp and its competitors.
Is First Financial Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
First Financial Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $25.58. Overall, First Financial Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Financial Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to MCHB and FHB?
First Financial Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $25.58 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for a Banks company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Banks industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on First Financial Bancorp and its competitors. First Financial Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $25.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Financial Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.38, compared to a current price of $33.75 — trading 23.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $25.58. First Financial Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Financial Bancorp (FFBC), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $25.58 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Financial Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $33.75 is trading 23.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.38. GuruFocus considers First Financial Bancorp to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FFBC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $25.58
  • GF Value™: $27.38 vs. price of $33.75 (23.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FFBC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


First Financial Bancorp Business Description

Other Exchanges FI5:Germany
Address 255 East Fifth Street, Suite 900, Cincinnati, OH, USA, 45202
First Financial Bancorp is a mid-sized, regional bank holding company. It engages in the business of commercial banking and other banking and banking-related activities through its subsidiary. The range of banking services provided to individuals and businesses includes commercial lending, real estate lending, and consumer financing. Real estate loans are loans secured by a mortgage lien on the real property of the borrower, which may either be residential property or commercial property. In addition, it offers deposit products that include interest-bearing and non-interest-bearing accounts, time deposits, and cash management services for commercial customers. A full range of trust and wealth management services is also provided through First Financial's Wealth Management line of business.
63GF Score

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