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FFBCFirst Financial Bancorp.
$26.81
Financials
AVOID
Investment Thesis
FFBC is a market laggard (RS 49/99, Top 51%) with strong fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.
Weak relative strength + ordinary growth = Pass
Key Takeaways
- Earnings strong
- RS 49 - market laggard
- Wait & watch
Earnings Momentum
Earnings Growing
Price Structure
Partial AlignmentPrice
$26.81
✓→
50 DMA
$25.28
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100 DMA
$25.33
✓→
150 DMA
$25.08
✓→
200 DMA
$24.74
Alignment Score: 3/4
LEADERSHIP TEST FAILED
RS Rating 49/99 is in Bottom 49% of market. Minervini target: Top 20% (RS 80+)
Why Not BUY Yet?
RS Rating
49 (Top 51%)→>80 (Top 20%)
Pattern Stage
AT_PIVOT→At pivot or near breakout
What Would Change Our Mind?
To turn bullish on FFBC, we need:
- RS Rating: >80 (Top 20%)(currently 49 (Top 51%))
- Pattern Stage: At pivot or near breakout(currently AT_PIVOT)
Twin Engines Dashboard
Technical Health
RS Rating
49/99
Top 51% (Need 80+)
Trend
Uptrend
Above 200 DMA
RSI (14)
55
NEUTRAL
VCP Setup
COOL
Score: 5/9
Volume
1.2M
+80% vs avg
From Entry
+1.0%
$26.55
Fundamental Horsepower
EPS Qtr YoY
+36%
Accelerating
EPS 3Y CAGR
+4%
Annual Earnings
Revenue Qtr
N/A
NO DATA
F-Score
5/9
Piotroski Quality
ROE
10%
Return on Equity
EPS Rank
55/99
Percentile
Trade Plan
Stalled BreakoutBreakout Date2025-08-22147 days ago
Entry Was$26.55Breakout price
Gain Since+1%From entry
Reclaim$25.7721 EMA support
If/Then Playbook
IF: RS Rating improves to >80
THEN: Re-evaluate for WATCHLIST
IF: Price closes below 200 DMA
THEN: Remove from radar entirely
IF: EPS growth accelerates to >40% next quarter
THEN: Reassess as potential turnaround
Key Price Levels
Resistance
- Pivot$27.21+1.5%
- 52W High$29.21+9.0%
Current$26.81
Support
- 20 DMA$25.79-3.8%
- 50 DMA$25.28-5.7%
- 200 DMA$24.74-7.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is FFBC stock a buy now?
FFBC is a market laggard (RS 49/99, Top 51%) with strong fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.
What is the buy point for FFBC?
FFBC broke out at $26.55 4 month(s) ago but has stalled (flat). Wait for fresh momentum or new base pattern.
What is FFBC's RS Rating?
FFBC has an RS Rating of 49/99, meaning it's in the Top 51% of all stocks for relative price performance over the past 12 months. Minervini recommends RS 80+ for momentum trades.
Important Disclosure: This analysis is for educational and informational purposes only. Technical and fundamental indicators are based on historical data and do not guarantee future performance. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.