First Financial Corporation (THFF) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$76.55 -1.23% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $76.24

First Financial Corporation (THFF) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 68/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

ROARABLE C+ • HOLD / WATCH Cap $921.6M
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As of 2026-11-02, First Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: THFF) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 68/100 at a spot price of $76.55 (-1.23% 1D, market cap $921.6M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 13/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 17/20. Across 1096 tracked Financials issuers, THFF ranks #189 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Financials sector (Major Banks), THFF carries a Roarable C+ (68/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 11.6x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 12.2%. By comparison, FMNB (Farmers National Banc Corp.) holds a C+ grade (67/100 RQD, P/E 17.1x, ROIC 11.2%, cap $934.3M) and FRBT (Forbright Inc. (Class A)) posts a D grade (50/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $935.6M). Among the 5-stock peer group, THFF leads on earnings multiple (11.6x) while THFF leads on capital efficiency (12.2% ROIC).

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Per THFF's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000714562), First Financial Corporation generated $0 in revenue, $79.2M in net income, and $86.4M in free cash flow against $5.76B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $76.24 (-0.41%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 13/20 (C) • 2.2% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 68/100 (C+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+1.8% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 56.9% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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RQD QUANT TACHOMETERHOLD / WATCH • C+
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw B · Rk C
Cash (13)Whales (13)SEC (13)Macro (12)CEO (17)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+4.5% Base Target
$94 Bull$80 Base$62 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for THFF)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±4.2%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (68/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY THFF SCORES 68/100 (C+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+17/20 pts (25% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 85% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+13/20 pts (19% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 2.2% FCF Margin ($86.4M FCF) & 52% Gross Margin

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit12/20 pts (-8 pt drag)

Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (58.9) create a -8 pt regime headwind

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
60
Grade C$73.63+0.5% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
63
Grade C+$73.98+3.4% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
65
Grade C+$76.46+0.1% Next Q
Current
68
Grade C+$76.55+1.8% Hist 90D α
Trajectory: C (60) → C+ (68)Full Audit →
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Even with a 68/100 (C+) score, THFF faces multiple-compression risk if 11.6x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($76.24) or 200D SMA ($71.34) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($79.99) toward Bear Floor ($62.39).

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Contract: “THFF Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Dec 30, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”
RSI-14 MOMENTUMBULLISH MOMENTUM
58.930 Oversold · 70 Hot
ALTMAN-Z SHIELDFORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)
3.80>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCORESOLID CORE (5–6)
5 / 99-Pt Accounting
52-WEEK LASER RANGE76% OF RANGE
L: $52$76.55H: $84
1. Money & Cash Health● MIXED
Are profits real cash in the bank?

Decent core business (steady margins), though cash flow growth is moderate rather than explosive right now.

Factor Grade: CRQD 13 / 20
2. Big Money & Insiders● BUYING
Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Hedge funds and options traders are leaning bullish, showing strong institutional appetite.

Factor Grade: BRQD 30 / 40
3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● WATCH
SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

No major SEC filing blowups, though current interest rates and Fed liquidity call for normal position sizing.

Factor Grade: CRQD 25 / 40
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ROIC & Free Cash Flow Model
NEUTRAL (65)

12.2% ROIC with 42.0% gross margin and 9.38% FCF yield.

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10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard
NEUTRAL (65)

Altman-Z 4.20 and Piotroski 5/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

Whale & Macro Hawk AI
Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq
BULLISH (70)

30/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 12/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like THFF
  • ✓Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.
Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong
  • !Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.
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THFF // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +16.91%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-02O $76.83H $77.50L $76.55C $76.55VOL 114.9K
RES: $78.55SUP: $70.75SMA50: $76.24SMA200: $71.34
$85.85$78.89$71.92$64.95$57.99RES $78.55SUP $70.75$76.552026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-172026-11-02
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THFF Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
1.8%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +6.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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No direct multi-tier Butterfly edges indexed yet for THFF. Explore sector supply chains on /butterfly.

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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (THFF)

Financials Rank #189 of 1096 ⚔️ FMNB vs THFF Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Financials Peer Comparison (THFF vs. FMNB, FRBT, GSBC, TRST)

Industry: Major Banks (248 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1096 tracked Financials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, First Financial Corporation (THFF) ranks #189 by composite RQD confidence (68/100, grade C+) and #571 by equity capitalization ($921.6M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, THFF leads on earnings valuation at 11.6x trailing P/E, while THFF leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 12.2% ROIC and — gross margin. GSBC currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 72/100 (B) compared with THFF at 68/100 (C+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
THFF ACTIVE
First Financial Corporation
C+ 68/100 11.6x — 12.2% -1.23% $921.6M Benchmark Subject
FMNB
Farmers National Banc Corp.
C+ 67/100 17.1x — 11.2% -0.82% $934.3M /fmnb-vs-thff →
FRBT
Forbright Inc. (Class A)
D 50/100 — — — -1.41% $935.6M /frbt-vs-thff →
GSBC
Great Southern Bancorp Inc.
B 72/100 12.4x — 11.2% -0.96% $881.9M /gsbc-vs-thff →
TRST
TrustCo Bank Corp NY
C 62/100 15.8x — 8.9% -1.07% $968.4M /trst-vs-thff →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000714562

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), First Financial Corporation (THFF) reported GAAP revenue of $0 (N/A vs. FY2024 revenue of $0 ) , GAAP net income of $79.2M, operating cash flow of $90.4M, and free cash flow of $86.4M (+59.3% YoY). On the balance sheet, THFF closed FY2025 with $5.76B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 5/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $0 $79.2M $90.4M $86.4M $5.76B —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $0 $47.3M $60.4M $54.3M $5.56B —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $0 $60.7M $86.1M $86.1M — —

3. THFF Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is THFF stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-02, First Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: THFF) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 68/100 at a spot price of $76.55 (-1.23% 1D, market cap $921.6M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 13/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 17/20. Across 1096 tracked Financials issuers, THFF ranks #189 in composite RQD confidence.

How does THFF compare to FMNB and FRBT in the Financials sector?

Within the Financials sector (Major Banks), THFF carries a Roarable C+ (68/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 11.6x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 12.2%. By comparison, FMNB (Farmers National Banc Corp.) holds a C+ grade (67/100 RQD, P/E 17.1x, ROIC 11.2%, cap $934.3M) and FRBT (Forbright Inc. (Class A)) posts a D grade (50/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $935.6M). Among the 5-stock peer group, THFF leads on earnings multiple (11.6x) while THFF leads on capital efficiency (12.2% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for THFF?

Per THFF's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000714562), First Financial Corporation generated $0 in revenue, $79.2M in net income, and $86.4M in free cash flow against $5.76B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is THFF trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

THFF last traded at $76.55 (-1.23% on volume of 104,030 shares), positioning the stock +0.41% above its 50-day simple moving average ($76.24) and +7.30% above its 200-day simple moving average ($71.34). Across its 52-week range of $52.45 to $84.17, THFF sits at the 76.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 58.9 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±4.2% ($73.33 to $79.77).

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Should I buy, hold, or sell THFF stock right now?

First Financial Corporation (THFF) currently earns a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold — HOLD) with 68/100 RQD Confidence. Solid steady margins (12% return on capital), mixed timing at 12x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.

What is THFF's 12-month price target and RQD AI Jury consensus?

THFF's 12-month base price target is $79.99 (range $62.39 to $94.39), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 68/100 (C+) ✓ STAGE-C NUMBER FIREWALL VERIFIED

THFF — First Financial Corporation: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:31:48Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, THFF scores 68 out of 100, graded C+, with the verdict "Roarable Hold — Upper Neutral / Watch for Breakout." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20 (ROIC 12.2%; FCF yield 9.38%); Whale 13F Flow 13/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning); Insider Conviction 17/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow), the strongest pillar; Macro Regime Fit 12/20 (Beta 1.0; sector sensitivity); and Forensic Balance Sheet 13/20 (Altman Z 2.5; Piotroski F 5/9; Debt/Equity 0.5). For a prospective investor, the profile reads as balanced rather than decisive: cash generation and insider activity provide the main upside case, while macro sensitivity and a mid-range balance sheet temper it. The "Watch for Breakout" label implies the rating depends on confirmation from future data rather than current strength alone. The sharpest valuation tradeoff is that the reported P/E (TTM) of 11.6 and forward P/E of 10.8 sit alongside a 9.38% FCF yield, which may appeal to value-oriented readers, but these multiples do not by themselves establish that the shares are mispriced.

Business

Per the profile, First Financial Corporation (THFF) is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Financials sector, operating within the Major Banks industry. The company's products, customer base, and specific revenue streams are not available in source data. The profile identifies a market capitalization of $0.9B. Beyond sector and industry classification, the source data does not describe how the company makes money.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$0.0M$0.0M$79.2MN/A$86.4MN/AN/A
FY 2024$0.0M$0.0M$47.3MN/A$54.3MN/AN/A
FY 2023$0.0M$0.0M$60.7MN/A$86.1MN/AN/A

Per the SEC financials, reported net income moved from $60.7M (FY 2023) to $47.3M (FY 2024) before rising to $79.2M (FY 2025), and free cash flow followed a similar path from $86.1M to $54.3M to $86.4M. Revenue, operating income, and EPS are reported as zero or N/A in the source, so margin analysis is not possible from these filings. The market data reports gross, operating, and net margins each at 0%, which the source does not contextualize and which should not be read as a measured result. Per the market data, ROIC is 12.2%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 2.5, the Piotroski F-Score is 5/9, and Debt/Equity is 0.5. Cash and debt balances are not available in source data.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the recent news feed, six items reference THFF:

  • Yahoo Finance (YELLOW, MARKET WIRE): a Q3 earnings snapshot.
  • TradingView (YELLOW, MARKET WIRE): a headline about estimates.
  • Seeking Alpha (GREEN, CATALYST): a headline titled "Acquisitions Drive 2027 Growth," the only item flagged as a catalyst with a green signal.
  • Yahoo Finance (YELLOW, MARKET WIRE): a headline describing THFF as a top dividend stock.
  • MarketBeat (YELLOW, MARKET WIRE): a headline citing a consensus price target of $87.25.
  • Stock Titan (YELLOW, MARKET WIRE): a report of a director purchase of 87 shares at $73.5760 each.

Risk watch items are the feed's YELLOW labels, which denote market-wire status rather than confirmed risk. The Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph lists no supply chain and no links or proprietary signals, so no proprietary signal analysis is available.

Open Questions

  • What are THFF's revenue and operating income figures, given that the source reports $0.0M for both across all periods?
  • What are the cash and debt balances, needed to verify the Debt/Equity of 0.5 and assess the forensic balance sheet?
  • What drives the reported 0% gross, operating, and net margins, and do they reflect a data gap or an actual reporting condition?
  • What does the "Acquisitions Drive 2027 Growth" catalyst assume, and what does the source say about the timing and scale of acquisitions?
  • Which institutional holders and insider transactions underpin the 13F and Insider Conviction pillar scores?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is THFF (C+ • RQD 68/100) a Buy at $77.50?

Welcome to the THFF (First Financial Corporation) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 68/100 (Roarable Hold — Upper Neutral / Watch for Breakout) in Major Banks. Bulls point to capital efficiency (12.2% ROIC), while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

SH ShortSeller_Dan Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $63.55 (-18.0%)
Spot @ $77.50

Pump the brakes on THFF — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on THFF, but look at what you are paying: 11.6x trailing P/E with tightening sector spreads. Unless First Financial Corporation expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

AL AlphaFlow_Cap Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $89.90 (+16.0%)
Spot @ $77.50

THFF cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on THFF, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Major Banks and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $77.50 (52-wk range $52.45 - $84.17), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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