First Financial BancorpFFBC +0.87%63 ROA % is 1.36% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 1.28. 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. Among 1,532 Banks companies, First Financial Bancorp ranks better than 74.22% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. First Financial Bancorp's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $297.8 Mil.
First Financial Bancorp's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $21,954.6 Mil. Therefore, First Financial Bancorp's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.36%.
The historical rank and industry rank for First Financial Bancorp's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
FFBC'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.02 Med: 1.28 Max: 1.51
Current: 1.4
During the past 13 years, First Financial Bancorp's highest ROA % was 1.51%. The lowest was 1.02%. And the median was 1.28%.
FFBC's ROA % is ranked better than 74.22% of 1532
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.98
vs FFBC: 1.40
First Financial Bancorp (NAS:FFBC) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
* 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.
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, First Financial Bancorp's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, First Financial Bancorp's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Financial Bancorp's ROA % falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) has a ROA % of 1.36% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on First Financial Bancorp and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.28. Over the past decade, First Financial Bancorp's ROA % has ranged from 1.02 to 1.51. According to the industry distribution chart, First Financial Bancorp ranks #395 out of 1532 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 25.8%.
Is First Financial Bancorp's ROA % too high?
First Financial Bancorp's current ROA % of 1.36% is near median its 10-year median of 1.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.02 to a high of 1.51. The Banks industry median ROA % is 0.98. First Financial Bancorp's value of 1.36% is 38.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Financial Bancorp ranks #395 out of 1532 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 ROA % compare to MCHB and CBU?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, First Financial Bancorp ranks #395 out of 1532 companies for ROA %. This puts First Financial Bancorp in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 0.98. First Financial Bancorp's value of 1.36% is 38.8% above this benchmark. Historically, First Financial Bancorp's own ROA % has ranged from 1.02 to 1.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.28 vs. the industry median of 0.98, First Financial Bancorp has consistently been above 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 ROA % for a Banks company?
The median ROA % among Banks companies is 0.98, based on 1,532 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. First Financial Bancorp's current ROA % of 1.36% is 38.8% above 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on First Financial Bancorp and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median ROA % is 0.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Financial Bancorp's current ROA % is 1.36%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.28. 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 ROA % is 1.36%, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.28 and 38.8% above the Banks industry median of 0.98. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Financial Bancorp (FFBC), the current ROA % is 1.36% 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:
ROA %: 1.36% (near median its 10-year median of 1.28)
GF Value™: $27.38 vs. price of $33.75 (23.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.8% above the Banks median (#395 of 1532)
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 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.
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