FFBC (First Financial Bancorp) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $3.55 (As of Jun. 2026)

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Price $34.37
GF Value $28.22
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is First Financial Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

First Financial Bancorp FFBC +0.12% 62 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $3.55 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FFBC with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.22 (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 FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

First Financial Bancorp's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.201. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is $3.55 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

During the past 12 months, First Financial Bancorp's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 24.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 8.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 6.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 4.30% 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 FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of First Financial Bancorp was 12.20% per year. The lowest was -1.60% per year. And the median was 3.80% per year.

As of today (2026-08-17), First Financial Bancorp's current stock price is $34.37. First Financial Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $3.55. First Financial Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 9.68.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of First Financial Bancorp was 15.86. The lowest was 5.24. And the median was 9.86.


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

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF 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 Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

First Financial Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=34.37/3.55
=9.68

* 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 Price-to-FCF of First Financial Bancorp was 15.86. The lowest was 5.24. And the median was 9.86.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


First Financial Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


First Financial Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for First Financial Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 FCF per Share Chart

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

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, First Financial Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF 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 Price-to-FCF vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, First Financial Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where First Financial Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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First Financial Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

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

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow 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 FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=0.201/333.9520*333.9520
=0.201

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

First Financial Bancorp Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201609 0.480 241.428 0.664
201612 0.992 241.432 1.372
201703 0.462 243.801 0.633
201706 0.145 244.955 0.198
201709 0.811 246.819 1.097
201712 0.463 246.524 0.627
201803 0.761 249.554 1.018
201806 0.545 251.989 0.722
201809 0.589 252.439 0.779
201812 0.843 251.233 1.121
201903 0.373 254.202 0.490
201906 0.154 256.143 0.201
201909 0.413 256.759 0.537
201912 0.731 256.974 0.950
202003 -1.342 258.115 -1.736
202006 0.572 257.797 0.741
202009 0.191 260.280 0.245
202012 1.522 260.474 1.951
202103 1.477 264.877 1.862
202106 0.579 271.696 0.712
202109 0.756 274.310 0.920
202112 1.071 278.802 1.283
202203 1.492 287.504 1.733
202206 1.248 296.311 1.407
202209 -0.992 296.808 -1.116
202212 0.239 296.797 0.269
202303 1.766 301.836 1.954
202306 1.044 305.109 1.143
202309 0.900 307.789 0.977
202312 1.158 306.746 1.261
202403 0.261 312.332 0.279
202406 0.678 314.175 0.721
202409 0.884 315.301 0.936
202412 0.702 315.605 0.743
202503 0.548 319.799 0.572
202506 0.677 322.561 0.701
202509 0.896 324.800 0.921
202512 1.169 324.054 1.205
202603 5.118 330.213 5.176
202606 0.201 333.952 0.201

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $3.55 mean?
First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $3.55 as of Jun. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on First Financial Bancorp and its competitors.
Is First Financial Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
First Financial Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $3.55. Overall, First Financial Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Financial Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to CBU and NIC?
First Financial Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $3.55 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 FCF per Share for a Banks company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Banks industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on First Financial Bancorp and its competitors. First Financial Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $3.55. 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 $28.22, compared to a current price of $34.37 — trading 21.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $3.55. First Financial Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Financial Bancorp (FFBC), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $3.55 as of Jun. 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 $34.37 is trading 21.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.22. GuruFocus considers First Financial Bancorp to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FFBC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $3.55
  • GF Value™: $28.22 vs. price of $34.37 (21.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 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.
62GF Score

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