Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) - $26.02 as of 12/9/2025 8:34:35 PM EST
Total Score
19 out of 30
Safety Score
65 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Possible Buy
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for FFBC
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for FFBC
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for FFBC
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for FFBC
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for FFBC (65 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 7 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 7 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 7 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 0 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 0 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
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Financial Details for FFBC
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | FFBC |
| Company Name | First Financial Bancorp |
| Country | USA |
| Description | First Financial Bancorp, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a leading financial services institution delivering a broad portfolio of banking solutions across the Midwest. The company specializes in commercial banking, wealth management, and mortgage lending, catering to both individual and corporate clients. With a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction and community involvement, First Financial Bancorp is well-positioned for continued growth and innovation, particularly through the integration of advanced digital technologies that enhance operational efficiency and customer engagement. As a pivotal contributor to the regional economy, the bank is committed to fostering financial solutions that promote community prosperity. |
| Sector Name | FINANCIAL SERVICES |
| Industry Name | BANKS - REGIONAL |
| Most Recent Quarter | 9/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | 1/22/2026 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 26.02 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 20.78 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 12/9/2025 8:34:35 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 780,242 |
| Average Daily Volume | 511,957 |
| 52-Week High | 29.03 |
| 52-Week Low | 20.48 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 27.05% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | 9.54 |
| Industry PE | 18.05 |
| Sector PE | 24.18 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 9.91 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 3.46 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 6.59 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 39.35 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.32 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 7.51 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 27.48 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 0.96 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 1.14 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 1.92 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 3.11 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 3.16 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 3.88 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | N/A |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | N/A |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 98,530,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 2,563,750,600 |
| Institutional Ownership | 79.84% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 12/1/2025 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.2500 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.2500 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | 1 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 0.98 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 3.80% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 1.00 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 3.87% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 20 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 3.87% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 4.07% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 4.26% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 3.21% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 1.59% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 5.26% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 36.30% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 36.40% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | -10.57% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 2.70 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 2.13 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 2.43 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 243,413,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 228,830,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 255,863,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 18.00% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 10.65% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 42.50% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 739,739,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 904,486,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 1,006,019,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | 519,090,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | 558,497,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 345,989,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 342,504,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 220,649,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.88 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.92 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 2,438,041,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 2,267,974,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 2,631,855,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 265,375,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 2.69 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 241,081,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 462,834,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.00 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | 0.41 |
| MACD Signal | 0.17 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 22.53 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 24.75 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 26.97 |
| Beta | 1.00 |
| RSI | 69.51 |
| 50-Day SMA | 24.57 |
| 150-Day SMA | 22.33 |
| 200-Day SMA | 21.71 |
System |
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| Modified | 12/8/2025 11:42:48 PM EST |