FRME (First Merchants) Shiller PE Ratio: 10.78 (As of Sep. 08, 2026) — 29% Below Median

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FRME First Merchants Corp FRME
64 GF Score
Price $41.17
GF Value $41.34
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is First Merchants Shiller PE Ratio?

First Merchants FRME -2.12% 64 Shiller PE Ratio is 10.78 as of Sep. 08, 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 15.08. GuruFocus rates FRME with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $41.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,236 Banks companies, First Merchants ranks better than 69.82% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-08), First Merchants's current share price is $41.17. First Merchants's E10 for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $3.82. First Merchants's Shiller PE Ratio for today is 10.78.

The historical rank and industry rank for First Merchants's Shiller PE Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRME' s Shiller PE Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.15   Med: 15.08   Max: 44.49
Current: 10.78

During the past years, First Merchants's highest Shiller PE Ratio was 44.49. The lowest was 8.15. And the median was 15.08.

FRME's Shiller PE Ratio is ranked better than
69.82% of 1236 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 14.01 vs FRME: 10.78

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 Merchants's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.700. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our E10, which is $3.82 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

Shiller PE for Stocks: The True Measure of Stock Valuation


First Merchants  (NAS:FRME) 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 Merchants Shiller PE Ratio Related Terms


First Merchants Shiller PE Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for First Merchants's Shiller PE Ratio 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 Merchants Shiller PE Ratio Chart

First Merchants Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Shiller PE Ratio
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First Merchants Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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FRME vs BBT, FBNC, CUBI: Shiller PE Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, First Merchants'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 Merchants Shiller PE Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, First Merchants's Shiller PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where First Merchants's Shiller PE Ratio falls into.


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First Merchants 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.

First Merchants's Shiller PE Ratio for today is calculated as

Shiller PE Ratio=Share Price/ E10
=41.17/3.82
=10.78

* 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 Merchants's E10 for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, First Merchants's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_EPS=Earnings per Share (Diluted)/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=0.7/333.9520*333.9520
=0.700

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

First Merchants Quarterly Data

Earnings per Share (Diluted) CPI Adj_EPS
201609 0.510 241.428 0.705
201612 0.550 241.432 0.761
201703 0.560 243.801 0.767
201706 0.570 244.955 0.777
201709 0.500 246.819 0.677
201712 0.490 246.524 0.664
201803 0.740 249.554 0.990
201806 0.800 251.989 1.060
201809 0.830 252.439 1.098
201812 0.850 251.233 1.130
201903 0.780 254.202 1.025
201906 0.830 256.143 1.082
201909 0.710 256.759 0.923
201912 0.870 256.974 1.131
202003 0.620 258.115 0.802
202006 0.620 257.797 0.803
202009 0.670 260.280 0.860
202012 0.830 260.474 1.064
202103 0.910 264.877 1.147
202106 1.030 271.696 1.266
202109 0.980 274.310 1.193
202112 0.890 278.802 1.066
202203 0.910 287.504 1.057
202206 0.630 296.311 0.710
202209 1.080 296.808 1.215
202212 1.190 296.797 1.339
202303 1.070 301.836 1.184
202306 1.020 305.109 1.116
202309 0.940 307.789 1.020
202312 0.710 306.746 0.773
202403 0.800 312.332 0.855
202406 0.680 314.175 0.723
202409 0.840 315.301 0.890
202412 1.100 315.605 1.164
202503 0.940 319.799 0.982
202506 0.980 322.561 1.015
202509 0.980 324.800 1.008
202512 0.990 324.054 1.020
202603 0.450 330.213 0.455
202606 0.700 333.952 0.700

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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Shiller PE Ratio →
What does a Shiller PE Ratio of 10.78 mean?
First Merchants (FRME) has a Shiller PE Ratio of 10.78 as of Sep. 08, 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 Merchants and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 15.08. Over the past decade, First Merchants' Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 8.15 to 44.49. According to the industry distribution chart, First Merchants ranks #373 out of 1236 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 30.2%.
Is First Merchants' Shiller PE Ratio too high?
First Merchants' current Shiller PE Ratio of 10.78 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 15.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.15 to a high of 44.49. The Banks industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 14.01. First Merchants' value of 10.78 is 23.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Merchants ranks #373 out of 1236 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, First Merchants has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Merchants' Shiller PE Ratio compare to BBT and FBNC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, First Merchants ranks #373 out of 1236 companies for Shiller PE Ratio. This puts First Merchants in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 14.01. First Merchants' value of 10.78 is 23.1% below this benchmark. Historically, First Merchants' own Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 8.15 to 44.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.08 vs. the industry median of 14.01, First Merchants 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 14.01, based on 1,236 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 Merchants's current Shiller PE Ratio of 10.78 is 23.1% 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 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 Merchants and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Shiller PE Ratio is 14.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Merchants's current Shiller PE Ratio is 10.78, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 15.08. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Merchants (FRME) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $41.34, compared to a current price of $41.17 — trading 0.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Shiller PE Ratio is 10.78, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 15.08 and 23.1% below the Banks industry median of 14.01. First Merchants' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 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 Merchants (FRME), the current Shiller PE Ratio is 10.78 as of Sep. 08, 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 (FRME) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Merchants stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $41.17 is trading 0.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $41.34. GuruFocus considers First Merchants to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRME:

  • Shiller PE Ratio: 10.78 (29% below median its 10-year median of 15.08)
  • GF Value™: $41.34 vs. price of $41.17 (0.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 23.1% below the Banks median (#373 of 1236)

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


First Merchants Business Description

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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