FFBC (First Financial Bancorp) 3-Year RORE % : 7.20% (As of Mar. 2026)


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GF Value $27.42
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What is First Financial Bancorp 3-Year RORE %?

First Financial Bancorp FFBC -0.22% 63 3-Year RORE % is 7.20 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FFBC with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.42 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,470 Banks companies, First Financial Bancorp ranks worse than 57.14% 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 Financial Bancorp's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.20%.

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

FFBC's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
57.14% of 1470 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 9.875 vs FFBC: 7.20

First Financial Bancorp  (NAS:FFBC) 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.


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First Financial Bancorp 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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

First Financial Bancorp Annual Data
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FFBC vs MCHB, CBU, BKU: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, First Financial Bancorp'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 Financial Bancorp 3-Year RORE % vs Banks Industry

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

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


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First Financial Bancorp 3-Year RORE % Calculation

First Financial Bancorp'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 )
=( 2.83-2.48 )/( 7.72-2.86 )
=0.35/4.86
=7.20 %

* 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 7.20 mean?
First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) has a 3-Year RORE % of 7.20 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 Financial Bancorp and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, First Financial Bancorp ranks #840 out of 1470 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 57.1%.
Is First Financial Bancorp's 3-Year RORE % too high?
First Financial Bancorp's current 3-Year RORE % is 7.20. The Banks industry median 3-Year RORE % is 9.88. First Financial Bancorp's value of 7.20 is 27.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Financial Bancorp ranks #840 out of 1470 companies in the Banks industry, which is below 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 3-Year RORE % compare to MCHB and CBU?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, First Financial Bancorp ranks #840 out of 1470 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places First Financial Bancorp in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 9.88. First Financial Bancorp's value of 7.20 is 27.1% 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 3-Year RORE % for a Banks company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Banks companies is 9.88, based on 1,470 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. First Financial Bancorp's current 3-Year RORE % of 7.20 is 27.1% 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 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 Financial Bancorp and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 9.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Financial Bancorp's current 3-Year RORE % is 7.20. 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 $27.42, compared to a current price of $33.82 — trading 23.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 7.20 and 27.1% below the Banks industry median of 9.88. 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 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Financial Bancorp (FFBC), the current 3-Year RORE % is 7.20 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 $33.82 is trading 23.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.42. GuruFocus considers First Financial Bancorp to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FFBC:

  • 3-Year RORE %: 7.20
  • GF Value™: $27.42 vs. price of $33.82 (23.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 27.1% below the Banks median (#840 of 1470)

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges FI5:Germany
Address 255 East Fifth Street, Suite 900, Cincinnati, OH, USA, 45202
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.
63GF Score

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