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First MerchantsFRME -0.86%64 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.06 as of Aug. 26, 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 1.42. GuruFocus rates FRME with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $41.00 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,280 Banks companies, First Merchants ranks better than 62.81% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for First Merchants's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRME'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.8 Med: 1.42 Max: 2.38
Current: 1.06
During the past years, First Merchants's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.38. The lowest was 0.80. And the median was 1.42.
FRME's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than 62.81% of 1280
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.285
vs FRME: 1.06
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 Merchants's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $42.955. 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 $39.39 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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First Merchants (NAS:FRME) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.
First Merchants Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
First Merchants Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for First Merchants's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Merchants Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
FRME vs NBTB, WAFD, TRMK: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, First Merchants'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 Merchants Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, First Merchants's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Merchants's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
First Merchants Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.
First Merchants's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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.
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.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.06 mean?
First Merchants (FRME) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.06 as of Aug. 26, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on First Merchants and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 1.42. Over the past decade, First Merchants' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.80 to 2.38. According to the industry distribution chart, First Merchants ranks #476 out of 1280 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 37.2%.
Is First Merchants' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
First Merchants' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.06 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 1.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.80 to a high of 2.38. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29. First Merchants' value of 1.06 is 17.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Merchants ranks #476 out of 1280 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, First Merchants has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Merchants' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NBTB and WAFD?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, First Merchants ranks #476 out of 1280 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts First Merchants in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29. First Merchants' value of 1.06 is 17.5% below this benchmark. Historically, First Merchants' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.80 to 2.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.42 vs. the industry median of 1.29, First Merchants has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Banks companies is 1.29, based on 1,280 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. First Merchants's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.06 is 17.5% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on First Merchants and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Merchants's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.06, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 1.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Merchants stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Merchants (FRME) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $41.00, compared to a current price of $41.57 — trading 1.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.06, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 1.42 and 17.5% below the Banks industry median of 1.29. First Merchants' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Merchants (FRME), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.06 as of Aug. 26, 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 Merchants (FRME) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Merchants stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $41.57 is trading 1.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $41.00.
GuruFocus considers First Merchants to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRME:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.06 (25% below median its 10-year median of 1.42)
GF Value™: $41.00 vs. price of $41.57 (1.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.5% below the Banks median (#476 of 1280)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRME stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
First Merchants Corp, through its subsidiaries, provides its customers with financial services delivered locally by bankers. It offers personal banking, business banking, real estate mortgage lending, cash management services, brokerage, wealth management, and insurance. The company reports in only one segment, which is community banking.
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