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First Financial (NAS:THFF) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
First Financial Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
First Financial Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for First Financial's Forward PE 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 Financial Forward PE Ratio Chart
First Financial Annual Data
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13.59
19.34
15.75
11.47
12.44
12.53
10.66
8.38
8.31
8.97
8.97
First Financial Quarterly Data
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2025-12
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2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
13.59
13.07
14.25
15.41
19.34
17.61
17.27
16.53
15.75
12.42
13.62
14.47
11.47
11.44
11.35
11.45
12.44
8.39
12.41
10.41
12.53
13.48
11.14
9.95
10.66
9.30
9.00
7.86
8.38
6.97
6.23
7.52
8.31
7.59
8.10
8.33
8.97
9.14
9.10
9.22
8.97
8.60
10.79
THFF vs CAC, FCBC, SBNC: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, First Financial's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward 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 Financial Forward PE Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, First Financial's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Financial's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
First Financial (THFF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 10.30 as of Aug. 21, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on First Financial and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, First Financial ranks #318 out of 817 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 38.9%.
Is First Financial's Forward PE Ratio too high?
First Financial's current Forward PE Ratio is 10.30. The Banks industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.31. First Financial's value of 10.30 is 8.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Financial ranks #318 out of 817 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, First Financial 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's Forward PE Ratio compare to CAC and FCBC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, First Financial ranks #318 out of 817 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts First Financial in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.31. First Financial's value of 10.30 is 8.9% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Banks company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Banks companies is 11.31, based on 817 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. First Financial's current Forward PE Ratio of 10.30 is 8.9% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on First Financial and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Financial's current Forward PE Ratio is 10.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Financial (THFF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $62.76, compared to a current price of $78.51 — trading 25.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 10.30 and 8.9% below the Banks industry median of 11.31. First Financial's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Financial (THFF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 10.30 as of Aug. 21, 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 (THFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Financial stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $78.51 is trading 25.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $62.76.
GuruFocus considers First Financial to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for THFF:
Forward PE Ratio: 10.30
GF Value™: $62.76 vs. price of $78.51 (25.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8.9% below the Banks median (#318 of 817)
No single metric tells the full story. See the THFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
First Financial Corp operates as a financial holding company, which is engaged in the provision of financial services in the United States. The company offers a wide variety of financial services including commercial, mortgage, and consumer lending, lease financing, trust account services, depositor services and insurance services, through its subsidiaries. Its primary source of revenue is derived from loans to customers and investment activities. Company's loan portfolio was diversified in Commercial, Residential and consumer domains.
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