Head to Head Contrast: First Financial Bancorp. and FirstSun Capital Bancorp

A comparison of two finance companies and their business performance

Feb. 7, 2026 at 1:15am

FirstSun Capital Bancorp (NASDAQ:FSUN) and First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) are both finance companies, but a comparison of their net margins, return on equity, revenue, earnings per share, and valuation shows that First Financial Bancorp. has higher revenue and earnings than FirstSun Capital Bancorp, and is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio, indicating it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Why it matters

This analysis provides investors with a head-to-head comparison of two finance companies, highlighting their relative strengths and weaknesses, which can help inform investment decisions in the finance sector.

The details

The analysis compares the two companies on several key financial metrics, including net margins, return on equity, return on assets, revenue, earnings per share, and valuation. It also looks at factors like beta, institutional ownership, insider ownership, and analyst ratings to provide a more comprehensive picture of the companies' performance and outlook.

  • The analysis is based on data as of February 7, 2026.

The players

FirstSun Capital Bancorp

A finance company that provides commercial banking services, including loans, deposits, and fee-based services to consumer, business, and mortgage lending customers. It was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

First Financial Bancorp.

A bank holding company that provides commercial banking and related services to individuals and businesses in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois. It was founded in 1863 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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The takeaway

This analysis highlights the relative strengths and weaknesses of two finance companies, providing investors with valuable information to consider when making investment decisions in the sector.