First Financial Bancorp (FRA:FI5) Volatility: 20.71% (As of Jul. 19, 2026)

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What is First Financial Bancorp Volatility?

First Financial Bancorp FRA:FI5 +4.76% Volatility is 20.71% as of Jul. 19, 2026. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Volatility is a statistical measure of the dispersion of returns for a given security or market index, it shows how the price swings around its mean. The volatility here is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. In most cases, the higher the volatility, the riskier the security.

As of today (2026-07-19), First Financial Bancorp's Volatility is 20.71%.

First Financial Bancorp  (FRA:FI5) Volatility Explanation

Volatility is a statistical measure of the dispersion of returns for a given security or market index. It’s often measured as standard deviation or variance of historical returns over a certain period. The volatility here is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year.

Volatility reflects the uncertainty or risk of a security’s value. Generally speaking, a higher volatility suggests a higher risk, because it implies a wider fluctuation around average price. This means the price of the security can change dramatically in either direction within a short period. Conversely, a lower volatility means that the security's price is more steady, which suggests a lower risk.

Another measurement of relative volatility is Beta. Beta is a measure of systematic risk of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole. Beta is usually compared to 1. A beta of greater than 1 indicates that the security's price will be more volatile than the market.

First Financial Bancorp Volatility Related Terms

FRA:FI5 vs MCHB, CBU, BKU: Volatility Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, First Financial Bancorp's Volatility, along with its competitors' market caps and Volatility 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 Volatility vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, First Financial Bancorp's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where First Financial Bancorp's Volatility falls into.


First Financial Bancorp  (FRA:FI5) Volatility Calculation

The annualized volatility is calculated as following:

σA=σM * √12
=√ 1/(n-1) ∑(Ri - R')^2 * √12

Where: σM is the monthly volatility, n is the number of months in the period, Ri is the security's historical monthly returns and R' is the arithmetic mean of monthly returns.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Volatility →
What does a Volatility of 20.71% mean?
First Financial Bancorp (FRA:FI5) has a Volatility of 20.71% as of Jul. 19, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on First Financial Bancorp and its competitors.
Is First Financial Bancorp's Volatility too high?
First Financial Bancorp's current Volatility is 20.71%.
How does First Financial Bancorp's Volatility compare to MCHB and CBU?
First Financial Bancorp's Volatility of 20.71% can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Volatility for a Banks company?
A good Volatility depends on the Banks industry context. However, Volatility 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 Volatility mean?
A high Volatility can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on First Financial Bancorp and its competitors. First Financial Bancorp's current Volatility is 20.71%. 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 (FRA:FI5) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.82, compared to a current price of €30.80 — trading 35% above its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 20.71%. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Volatility calculated?
Volatility is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Financial Bancorp (FRA:FI5), the current Volatility is 20.71% as of Jul. 19, 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.

First Financial Bancorp Business Description

Other Exchanges FFBC:USA
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.