FFBC
First Financial Bancorp
PEG ratio, current and historical analysis
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- PEG Ratio
First Financial Bancorp currently trades with a PE to growth ratio of 1.93, based on Nov 11, 2026 data. Dividing the 11.36 PE ratio by the 5.9% earnings growth rate produces this figure. Relative to the 1.03 average from the past four quarters, the PEG ratio has surged by 87%.
FFBC PEG ratio history
Historically, First Financial Bancorp has a PEG ratio averaging 1.09 across the last ten years. At 1.93, today's PEG ratio sits 77% more than its historical average. The ten years high came in the Dec 2019 quarter at 4.08, reflecting peak valuation relative to growth. The bottom was reached in the Sep 2023 quarter at 0.19, suggesting attractive value relative to growth during that period.
First Financial Bancorp PEG ratio by year
| Year | PEG ratio | PE ratio | Growth YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.87 | 9.34 | 10.7% |
| 2024 | N/A | 11.11 | -11% |
| 2023 | 0.52 | 8.73 | 16.7% |
| 2022 | 1.32 | 10.4 | 7.9% |
| 2021 | 0.32 | 11.29 | 35% |
| 2020 | N/A | 10.96 | -20.4% |
| 2019 | 4.08 | 12.66 | 3.1% |
| 2018 | 0.5 | 12.16 | 24.2% |
| 2017 | 2.02 | 16.78 | 8.3% |
| 2016 | 1.1 | 19.62 | 17.9% |
| 2015 | 1.36 | 14.69 | 10.8% |
| 2014 | 0.52 | 16.75 | 32.1% |
| 2013 | N/A | 20.75 | -27.6% |
| 2012 | N/A | 12.6 | 0% |
| 2011 | 0.96 | 14.34 | 14.9% |
First Financial Bancorp PEG ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PEG ratio | PE ratio | Growth YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | 1.84 | 10.88 | 5.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 0.88 | 11.83 | 13.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 0.54 | 9.75 | 18.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 0.87 | 9.34 | 10.7% |
| Sep 2025 | 0.57 | 9.28 | 16.2% |
| Jun 2025 | 3.32 | 9.63 | 2.9% |
| Mar 2025 | N/A | 10.32 | -3.6% |
| Dec 2024 | N/A | 11.11 | -11% |
| Sep 2024 | N/A | 10.78 | -18.2% |
| Jun 2024 | N/A | 9.07 | -12.2% |
| Mar 2024 | N/A | 8.93 | -4.9% |
| Dec 2023 | 0.52 | 8.73 | 16.7% |
| Sep 2023 | 0.19 | 6.85 | 36.2% |
| Jun 2023 | 0.24 | 7.33 | 30.4% |
| Mar 2023 | 0.34 | 8.25 | 24.5% |
FFBC average PEG ratio chart
FFBC's PEG ratio today sits above the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PEG comparison
With a PEG of 1.93, FFBC stands higher than the Financial Services sector, the industry and its peers average. Looking at the Financial Services sector average of 0.51, First Financial Bancorp's PEG is 278% higher.
FFBC EPS growth
FFBC Price vs fair value
FFBC PEG vs peers
Compared to its peers, FFBC has a PEG ratio lower than stocks PRK and LCNB, while greater than WSBC's and PEBO's. At 1.93, First Financial Bancorp's PEG ratio is higher than the peer group average of 0.62.
Frequently asked questions
What is First Financial Bancorp's PEG ratio?
FFBC's Nov 11, 2026 PEG ratio comes in at 1.93.
What is the 3-year average PEG ratio for First Financial Bancorp (FFBC)?
Historical data over a 3-year period puts FFBC's average PEG ratio at 1.22.
What is the 5-year average PEG ratio for First Financial Bancorp (FFBC)?
Historical data over a 5-year period puts FFBC's average PEG ratio at 0.89.
What is the highest PEG ratio for FFBC?
In the last ten years, FFBC's peak PEG ratio of 4.08 occurred in the Dec 2019 quarter.
How does the current PEG ratio for FFBC compare to its historical average?
Compared to the 10-year average, FFBC's PEG ratio stands 77% higher.
How is FFBC's PEG ratio calculated (First Financial Bancorp PEG ratio formula)?
The PEG ratio derives from taking PE and dividing by the rate at which earnings are growing (YoY TTM). As of Nov 11, 2026, First Financial Bancorp has a PE ratio of 11.36. Earnings grew at 5.9% over the TTM period ending Sep 2026. Applying the formula, this gives a PEG ratio of 1.93. PEG RATIO(1.93) = PE RATIO(11.36) / EPS GROWTH(5.9%)
All PEG ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.