First Merchants (STU:FM5) ROCE %: % (As of Mar. 2026)

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STU:FM5 First Merchants Corp STU:FM5
60 GF Score
Price €37.80
GF Value €35.13
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What is First Merchants ROCE %?

First Merchants STU:FM5 60 ROCE % is % 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.

ROCE % does not apply to banks and insurance companies.

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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of % mean?
First Merchants (STU:FM5) has a ROCE % of % as of Mar. 2026.
Is First Merchants' ROCE % too high?
First Merchants' current ROCE % is %. Overall, First Merchants has a GF Score™ of 60/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Merchants' ROCE % compare to CUBI and TRMK?
First Merchants' ROCE % of % can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. The industry median ROCE % is 3.22. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Banks company?
The median ROCE % among Banks companies is 3.22, based on 47 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Banks industry, the median ROCE % is 3.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Merchants's current ROCE % is %. 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 ROCE % of %. 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 ROCE % is %. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Merchants (STU:FM5), the current ROCE % is % 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:

  • ROCE %: %
  • 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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€37.80
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€35.13
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