First Financial Bancorp. (FFBC) Fair Value 2026

FFBC · National Commercial Banks ·

By CirclFi Research Team · Data from SEC EDGAR, FRED & GDELT

Quality Score

8.0 /10

32 fundamental signals · 12 models active

Value Trap Risk

SAFE (20/100)

Quick Summary — As of 2026-07-14, First Financial Bancorp. (FFBC) trades at $34.23, approximately 24% below CirclFi’s Bayesian DCF fair value of $45.29. QOC: 8.0/10. Value Trap Risk: 20/100 (SAFE). 12/13 models active.

Key Facts

Ticker
FFBC
Price
$34.23
Quality Score
8.0/10
Value Trap Risk
20/100
Models Active
12/13
Last Updated
Strength: Bayesian DCF suggests +32.3% upside with 60% confidence
Risk: Limited model coverage (12/13) may reduce confidence

Valuation Matrix

12 Intrinsic Value Models vs. Current Price ($34.23)

Core Models (Unlocked)
Model Fair Value Upside
Bayesian DCF
High Conviction
 $45.29 +32.3%
Earnings Power Value
High Conviction
 $17.47 -49.0%
CUCE Ensemble
Low Conviction
 $33.92 -0.9%
First Chicago
High Conviction
 $38.50 +12.5%

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What Is First Financial Bancorp. (FFBC) Worth in 2026?

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, the balance of valuation evidence tilts cautious on First Financial Bancorp. at its current price of $34.23. The composite intrinsic value is estimated at $35.63 (+4.1% average return), with 7 models flagging overvaluation risk. The most optimistic model, RCMH-DCF, places fair value at $66.76 (+95.0%), while EROIC — the most conservative — estimates $17.24 (-49.6%). This +144.7% gap reflects genuine analytical uncertainty about First Financial Bancorp.'s intrinsic worth.

What Do the Models Say About FFBC?

12 of 13 models are currently active for FFBC. Of these, 4 models suggest upside while 8 models suggest overvaluation. The Bayesian DCF estimates FFBC's intrinsic value at $45.29, implying +32.3% upside from the current price. See which stocks rank higher →

How Does FFBC Rank in National Commercial Banks?

Among 92 National Commercial Banks stocks, FFBC ranks #49 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 8.0/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 8.0 places FFBC in the top tier.

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Within the National Commercial Banks space, First Financial Bancorp. competes in an environment where return on tangible equity often separates market leaders from laggards. Understanding these industry-specific dynamics is essential context for interpreting our model outputs.

Is FFBC a Value Trap?

CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns FFBC a score of 20/100 (SAFE). This indicates minimal risk. Fundamentals are healthy. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →

Multi-Model Methodology

12 of 13 models are active for First Financial Bancorp.. Broad coverage provides high confidence. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →

According to the CirclFi Quality of Company (QOC) framework, which evaluates 32 signals including margin stability, revenue growth trajectory, leverage, and free cash flow generation, First Financial Bancorp. is rated at 8.0/10. This strong-tier score demonstrates strong fundamentals across the majority of our quality signals.

The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +144.7% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →

Data Sources & Confidence

Every FFBC valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →

Across FFBC's 12 active models, average confidence is 44%. Lower confidence may reflect limited history or high volatility.

CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →

This analysis is produced by the CirclFi Valuation Engine using quantitative models applied to SEC EDGAR filings, public market feeds, and FRED macroeconomic indicators. It is not financial advice.

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Frequently Asked Questions About First Financial Bancorp.

What is First Financial Bancorp.'s intrinsic value in 2026?

Based on CirclFi's 13-model analysis, First Financial Bancorp. (FFBC) has multiple fair value estimates. The Bayesian DCF model runs 10,000 Monte Carlo simulations with jump-diffusion to estimate intrinsic value at $45.29. The Quality of Company score is 8.0/10 across 32 fundamental signals. All models use SEC EDGAR filings updated daily. See our methodology page for how each model works.

Is FFBC overvalued or undervalued right now?

At $34.23, 4 of 12 active models suggest FFBC may be undervalued, while 8 indicate potential overvaluation. The assessment depends on which methodology best fits First Financial Bancorp.'s business model in National Commercial Banks.

What does a Quality of Company score of 8.0 mean for FFBC?

First Financial Bancorp.'s QOC of 8.0/10 reflects 32 fundamental signals: profitability margins, revenue growth consistency, balance sheet leverage, free cash flow generation, and capital allocation efficiency. Scores above 7 indicate strong fundamentals and disciplined management.

How many valuation models does CirclFi run on FFBC?

CirclFi analyzes FFBC with 13 institutional-grade models daily: Bayesian DCF (Monte Carlo + jump-diffusion), EPV (Greenwald zero-growth), EROIC Spread (McKinsey reinvestment), First Chicago (3-scenario), Markov DDM (regime-switching), ML-RIV (machine learning residual income), Dynamic NAV (asset-based), PWERM (option-theoretic), Regime Cross-Sectional (relative), Sentiment SOTP (hybrid), CUCE Ensemble (meta-model), FTNN Topology (neural network), and RCMH-DCF (conditional regime). Currently 12 of 13 are active for this stock. Read the full methodology →

Is FFBC a value trap in 2026?

First Financial Bancorp.'s Value Trap score is 20/100 (SAFE). This low score indicates the current valuation is not artificially depressed by fundamental deterioration, suggesting genuine opportunity rather than a trap. Browse stocks by value-trap risk →

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