First Merchants (STU:FM5) E10: €3.26 (As of Mar. 2026)

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STU:FM5 First Merchants Corp STU:FM5
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Price €37.80
GF Value €35.13
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What is First Merchants E10?

First Merchants STU:FM5 60 E10 is €3.26 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:FM5 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €35.13. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller P/E calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years.

First Merchants's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.389. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our e10, which is €3.26 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, First Merchants's average E10 Growth Rate was 6.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average E10 Growth Rate was 7.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average E10 Growth Rate was 11.50% per year. During the past 10 years, the average E10 Growth Rate was 16.80% 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 E10 growth rate using E10 data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average E10 Growth Rate of First Merchants was 27.70% per year. The lowest was -13.30% per year. And the median was 5.20% per year.

As of today (2026-07-14), First Merchants's current stock price is €37.80. First Merchants's E10 for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €3.26. First Merchants's Shiller PE Ratio of today is 11.60.

During the past 13 years, the highest Shiller PE Ratio of First Merchants was 44.49. The lowest was 8.15. And the median was 16.01.


First Merchants  (STU:FM5) E10 Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, E10 may underestimate the company's earnings power. Shiller PE Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual P/E is low.

For the Shiller P/E, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Shiller P/E is also called PE10.

The Shiller P/E was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The same calculation is applied here to individual companies.

First Merchants's Shiller P/E Ratio of today is calculated as

Shiller PE Ratio=Share Price/E10
=37.80/3.26
=11.60

* 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 Shiller P/E Ratio of First Merchants was 44.49. The lowest was 8.15. And the median was 16.01.


Be Aware

Shiller PE Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real earnings power.


First Merchants E10 Related Terms


First Merchants E10 Historical Data

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The historical data trend for First Merchants's E10 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 E10 Chart

First Merchants Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
E10
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First Merchants Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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STU:FM5 vs CUBI, TRMK, WAFD: E10 Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, First Merchants's Shiller PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Shiller PE 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 Shiller PE Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, First Merchants's Shiller PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where First Merchants's Shiller PE Ratio falls into.


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First Merchants E10 Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller P/E calculation. When we calculate the today's Shiller P/E ratio of a stock, we use today's price divided by E10.

What is E10? How do we calculate E10?

E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the E10 of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the earnings from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the earnings of 2001 earnings data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent earnings in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart earned $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent earnings in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart earns $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 earnings in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent earnings of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by 10 to get E10.

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 Merchants's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_EPS= Earnings per Share (Diluted) /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=0.389/330.2130*330.2130
=0.389

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

First Merchants Quarterly Data

per share eps CPI Adj_EPS
201606 0.436 241.018 0.597
201609 0.454 241.428 0.621
201612 0.521 241.432 0.713
201703 0.524 243.801 0.710
201706 0.507 244.955 0.683
201709 0.420 246.819 0.562
201712 0.414 246.524 0.555
201803 0.600 249.554 0.794
201806 0.685 251.989 0.898
201809 0.711 252.439 0.930
201812 0.747 251.233 0.982
201903 0.690 254.202 0.896
201906 0.735 256.143 0.948
201909 0.645 256.759 0.830
201912 0.783 256.974 1.006
202003 0.561 258.115 0.718
202006 0.551 257.797 0.706
202009 0.569 260.280 0.722
202012 0.682 260.474 0.865
202103 0.764 264.877 0.952
202106 0.855 271.696 1.039
202109 0.833 274.310 1.003
202112 0.788 278.802 0.933
202203 0.826 287.504 0.949
202206 0.596 296.311 0.664
202209 1.091 296.808 1.214
202212 1.123 296.797 1.249
202303 0.999 301.836 1.093
202306 0.941 305.109 1.018
202309 0.881 307.789 0.945
202312 0.651 306.746 0.701
202403 0.736 312.332 0.778
202406 0.632 314.175 0.664
202409 0.757 315.301 0.793
202412 1.051 315.605 1.100
202503 0.869 319.799 0.897
202506 0.850 322.561 0.870
202509 0.835 324.800 0.849
202512 0.845 324.054 0.861
202603 0.389 330.213 0.389

Add all the adjusted EPS together and divide 10 will get our e10.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about E10 →
What does a E10 of €3.26 mean?
First Merchants (STU:FM5) has a E10 of €3.26 as of Mar. 2026. E10 represents the company's inflation-adjusted earnings per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on First Merchants and its competitors.
Is First Merchants' E10 too high?
First Merchants' current E10 is €3.26. Overall, First Merchants has a GF Score™ of 60/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Merchants' E10 compare to CUBI and TRMK?
First Merchants' E10 of €3.26 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 E10 for a Banks company?
A good E10 depends on the Banks industry context. However, E10 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 E10 mean?
A high E10 can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. E10 represents the company's inflation-adjusted earnings per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on First Merchants and its competitors. First Merchants's current E10 is €3.26. 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?
First Merchants (STU:FM5) has a current E10 of €3.26. The stock's GF Value™ is €35.13, compared to a current price of €37.80 — trading 7.6% above its estimated fair value. The current E10 is €3.26. First Merchants' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is E10 calculated?
E10 is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Merchants (STU:FM5), the current E10 is €3.26 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 Merchants (STU:FM5) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Merchants stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €37.80 is trading 7.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €35.13.

Key valuation signals for STU:FM5:

  • E10: €3.26
  • GF Value™: €35.13 vs. price of €37.80 (7.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:FM5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


First Merchants Business Description

Other Exchanges FRME:USA
Address 200 East Jackson Street, P.O. BOX 792, Muncie, IN, USA, 47305-2814
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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