FRME First Merchants PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current P/E ratio for First Merchants stock as of Dec 20, 2024 is 13.54. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $3.02 and the stock price of $40.89 per share. The PE ratio has increased by 26% from its last 4 quarters average of 10.7.
FRME PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of First Merchants for the last ten years is 12.89. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 13.54 is 5% more than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, FRME's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Dec 2017 quarter at 19.75, when the price was $42.06 and the EPS was $2.13. The lowest point was recorded in the Jun 2023 quarter, when it reached 6.46 with a price of $28.23 and an EPS of $4.37.
First Merchants PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 28.8% in 2016
Maximum annual decrease: -46.28% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9.91 | -7.64% |
| 2022 | 10.73 | -2.19% |
| 2021 | 10.97 | -19.34% |
| 2020 | 13.6 | 4.62% |
| 2019 | 13 | 22.53% |
| 2018 | 10.61 | -46.28% |
| 2017 | 19.75 | 4.39% |
| 2016 | 18.92 | 28.8% |
| 2015 | 14.69 | 7.23% |
| 2014 | 13.7 | -14.38% |
FRME average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of FRME is above its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
FRME PE vs peers
When compared to its peers LKFN and GABC, FRME's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than ONB's and SRCE's. First Merchants's PE ratio is trading below the peer average of 17.33.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| SRCE 1St Source Corp | 11.27 | $1.45B |
| THFF First Financial Corp | 12.63 | $550.39M |
| ONB Old National Bancorp | 12.95 | $6.86B |
| FRME First Merchants Corp | 13.54 | $2.4B |
| GABC German American Bancorp Inc | 14.93 | $1.22B |
| LKFN Lakeland Financial Corp | 17.84 | $1.76B |
| HBNC Horizon Bancorp Inc | 34.33 | $720.43M |
Frequently asked questions
What is First Merchants's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for FRME stock as of Dec 20, 2024, stands at 13.54.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for First Merchants (FRME)?
As an average over the last 3 years, FRME stock has a PE ratio of 9.85.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for First Merchants (FRME)?
As an average over the last 5 years, FRME stock has a PE ratio of 10.5.
What is the highest PE ratio for FRME?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 19.75 and it was in the Dec 2017 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for FRME compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of FRME is 5% higher than the 10-year historical average.
How is FRME's PE ratio calculated (First Merchants PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the earnings per share(EPS) for the last 12 months. As of today (Dec 20, 2024), First Merchants's share price is $40.89. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $3.02. Therefore, First Merchants's price to earnings ratio for today is 13.54. PE RATIO(13.54) = STOCK PRICE($40.89) / TTM EPS($3.02)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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