FCF (First Commonwealth Financial) 3-Year RORE % : -3.41% (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is First Commonwealth Financial 3-Year RORE %?

First Commonwealth Financial FCF +0.05% 71 3-Year RORE % is -3.41 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FCF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.57 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,472 Banks companies, First Commonwealth Financial ranks worse than 77.65% on this metric.

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments. First Commonwealth Financial's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -3.41%.

The industry rank for First Commonwealth Financial's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

FCF's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
77.65% of 1472 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 9.87 vs FCF: -3.41

First Commonwealth Financial  (NYSE:FCF) 3-Year RORE % Explanation

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.

There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.

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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.


First Commonwealth Financial 3-Year RORE % Related Terms


First Commonwealth Financial 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for First Commonwealth Financial's 3-Year RORE % 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 Commonwealth Financial 3-Year RORE % Chart

First Commonwealth Financial Annual Data
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3-Year RORE %
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FCF vs OFG, NBHC, STEL: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, First Commonwealth Financial's 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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 Commonwealth Financial 3-Year RORE % vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, First Commonwealth Financial's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where First Commonwealth Financial's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


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First Commonwealth Financial 3-Year RORE % Calculation

First Commonwealth Financial's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

3-Year RORE %=( Most Recent EPS (Diluted)- First Period EPS (Diluted) )/( Cumulative EPS (Diluted) for 3-year -Cumulative Dividends per Share for 3-year )
=( 1.51-1.609 )/( 4.459-1.56 )
=-0.099/2.899
=-3.41 %

* 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 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year RORE % →
What does a 3-Year RORE % of -3.41 mean?
First Commonwealth Financial (FCF) has a 3-Year RORE % of -3.41 as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on First Commonwealth Financial and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, First Commonwealth Financial ranks #1143 out of 1472 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 77.6%.
Is First Commonwealth Financial's 3-Year RORE % too high?
First Commonwealth Financial's current 3-Year RORE % is -3.41. Based on the distribution chart, First Commonwealth Financial ranks #1143 out of 1472 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, First Commonwealth Financial has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Commonwealth Financial's 3-Year RORE % compare to OFG and NBHC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, First Commonwealth Financial ranks #1143 out of 1472 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places First Commonwealth Financial in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 9.87. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for a Banks company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Banks companies is 9.87, based on 1,472 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on First Commonwealth Financial and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 9.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Commonwealth Financial's current 3-Year RORE % is -3.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Commonwealth Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Commonwealth Financial (FCF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.57, compared to a current price of $20.30 — trading 15.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -3.41. First Commonwealth Financial's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Commonwealth Financial (FCF), the current 3-Year RORE % is -3.41 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 Commonwealth Financial (FCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Commonwealth Financial stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $20.30 is trading 15.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.57. GuruFocus considers First Commonwealth Financial to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FCF:

  • 3-Year RORE %: -3.41
  • GF Value™: $17.57 vs. price of $20.30 (15.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 6 warning signs

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


First Commonwealth Financial Business Description

Other Exchanges FCF:Germany
Address 601 Philadelphia Street, Indiana, PA, USA, 15701
First Commonwealth Financial Corp functions in the financial services sector in the United States. Through its subsidiary, it offers a range of consumer and commercial banking services such as personal checking accounts, interest-earning checking accounts, savings accounts, insured money market accounts, investment certificates, fixed & variable rate certificates of deposit, and various kinds of loans. It also provides trust and wealth management services and offers insurance products. The company earns the majority of its revenue through net interest income.
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