What is First Financial Bancorp. (FFBC)'s PEG ratio?

First Financial Bancorp. (FFBC) has a PEG ratio of 1.11 (Fairly Valued), based on a PE ratio of 12.2 and expected EPS growth of 10.9% (5-Year EPS CAGR).

Is FFBC undervalued based on its PEG ratio?

A PEG below 1.0 is conventionally read as potentially undervalued, 1.0–2.0 as fairly valued, and above 2.0 as potentially overvalued relative to growth. At 1.11, First Financial Bancorp. (FFBC) screens as "Fairly Valued". PEG is one signal, not investment advice — see the full DCF fair value at evidinvest.com/valuation/FFBC.

First Financial Bancorp. (FFBC) PEG Ratio

Fairly Valued

PE ratio relative to earnings growth — is the valuation justified?

1.11

PEG Ratio

PEG ratio is generally unreliable for Financial Services companies — earnings are driven by interest margins and provisions

PEG ratio is generally unreliable for Financial Services companies

1.11

Growth Rate Source

Good Data Quality5-Year EPS CAGR

Current Price

$34.39

TTM EPS

$2.83

P/E Ratio

12.15

Growth Rate

10.9%

5-Year EPS CAGR

Sector

Financial Services

Banks - Regional

Calculated

8/18/2026

10:16:49 AM

Peer Comparison

Sample Size

6 peers

Industry Median PEG

1.96

25th Percentile

1.62

75th Percentile

4.03

FFBC PEG (1.11) vs Industry Median (1.96): 44% discount

Symbol	Company	PEG	P/E	Growth	vs FFBC
STBA	S&T Bancorp, Inc.	0.29	13.1	45.2%	-74%
GSBC	Great Southern Bancorp, Inc.	1.62	13.1	8.1%	+46%
FRME	First Merchants Corporation	1.92	13.9	7.2%	+73%
IBCP	Independent Bank Corporation	2.01	10.5	5.2%	+81%
FFIN	First Financial Bankshares, Inc.	4.03	18.7	4.6%	+264%

How to Interpret PEG Ratio

PEG < 1.0 — Potentially Undervalued. The stock may be priced below its earnings growth rate, suggesting a potential buying opportunity.

PEG 1.0–2.0 — Fairly Valued. The stock price is roughly in line with its earnings growth. A PEG of 1.0 is often considered "fair value."

PEG > 2.0 — Potentially Overvalued. The stock may be priced above what its earnings growth justifies.

Limitations:PEG ratios are less reliable for financial firms (earnings driven by interest margins), companies with negative/zero earnings growth, and hypergrowth companies (>100% growth) where the ratio may appear misleadingly low. Always use PEG alongside other valuation metrics.

First Financial Bancorp. (FFBC) PEG Ratio

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