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First Financial BancorpFFBC +0.24%65 Shiller PE Ratio is 12.97 as of Aug. 29, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 13.29. GuruFocus rates FFBC with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.29 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,239 Banks companies, First Financial Bancorp ranks better than 56.01% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for First Financial Bancorp's Shiller PE Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FFBC'
s Shiller PE Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.94 Med: 13.29 Max: 21.37
Current: 12.98
During the past years, First Financial Bancorp's highest Shiller PE Ratio was 21.37. The lowest was 7.94. And the median was 13.29.
FFBC's Shiller PE Ratio is ranked better than 56.01% of 1239
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 13.73
vs FFBC: 12.98
E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years.
First Financial Bancorp's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.730. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our E10, which is $2.53 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
Shiller PE for Stocks: The True Measure of Stock Valuation
First Financial Bancorp (NAS:FFBC) Shiller PE Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PE Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Shiller PE Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of profit margins during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Shiller PE Ratio should give similar results to regular PE Ratio.
Compared with the PS Ratio, the Shiller PE Ratio makes the comparison between different industries more meaningful.
Be Aware
Shiller PE Ratio assumes that over the long term, businesses and profitability revert to their means. If a company's business model does not work in the future compared with the past, Shiller PE Ratio and PS Ratio will give false valuations.
First Financial Bancorp Shiller PE Ratio Related Terms
First Financial Bancorp Shiller PE Ratio Historical 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.
FFBC vs CBU, NIC, MCHB: Shiller PE Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, First Financial Bancorp's Shiller PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Shiller 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 Bancorp Shiller PE Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, First Financial Bancorp's Shiller PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Financial Bancorp's Shiller PE Ratio falls into.
First Financial Bancorp Shiller PE Ratio Calculation
For Shiller PE Ratio, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Shiller PE Ratio is also called PE10.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The same calculation is applied here to individual companies.
* 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.
Add all the adjusted EPS together and divide 10 will get our E10.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) has a Shiller PE Ratio of 12.97 as of Aug. 29, 2026. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on First Financial Bancorp and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.29. Over the past decade, First Financial Bancorp's Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 7.94 to 21.37. According to the industry distribution chart, First Financial Bancorp ranks #545 out of 1239 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 44%.
Is First Financial Bancorp's Shiller PE Ratio too high?
First Financial Bancorp's current Shiller PE Ratio of 12.97 is near median its 10-year median of 13.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.94 to a high of 21.37. The Banks industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 13.73. First Financial Bancorp's value of 12.97 is 5.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Financial Bancorp ranks #545 out of 1239 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, First Financial Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Financial Bancorp's Shiller PE Ratio compare to CBU and NIC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, First Financial Bancorp ranks #545 out of 1239 companies for Shiller PE Ratio. This puts First Financial Bancorp in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 13.73. First Financial Bancorp's value of 12.97 is 5.5% below this benchmark. Historically, First Financial Bancorp's own Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 7.94 to 21.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.29 vs. the industry median of 13.73, First Financial Bancorp has consistently been below 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 Shiller PE Ratio for a Banks company?
The median Shiller PE Ratio among Banks companies is 13.73, based on 1,239 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Shiller PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Shiller PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. First Financial Bancorp's current Shiller PE Ratio of 12.97 is 5.5% 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 Shiller PE Ratio mean?
A high Shiller PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on First Financial Bancorp and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Shiller PE Ratio is 13.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Financial Bancorp's current Shiller PE Ratio is 12.97, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.29. 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 $28.29, compared to a current price of $32.81 — trading 16% above its estimated fair value. The current Shiller PE Ratio is 12.97, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.29 and 5.5% below the Banks industry median of 13.73. First Financial Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shiller PE Ratio calculated?
Shiller PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Financial Bancorp (FFBC), the current Shiller PE Ratio is 12.97 as of Aug. 29, 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 $32.81 is trading 16% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.29.
GuruFocus considers First Financial Bancorp to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FFBC:
Shiller PE Ratio: 12.97 (near median its 10-year median of 13.29)
GF Value™: $28.29 vs. price of $32.81 (16% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5.5% below the Banks median (#545 of 1239)
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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