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AMBAC FINANCIAL GROUP INC (AMBC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:AMBC - US0231398845 - Common Stock

9.03 USD
-0.05 (-0.55%)
Last: 11/19/2025, 2:57:41 PM
Fundamental Rating

2

We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to AMBC. AMBC was compared to 148 industry peers in the Insurance industry. The financial health of AMBC is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. AMBC has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year AMBC has reported negative net income.
AMBC had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years AMBC reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: AMBC reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
AMBC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAMBC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B -1B -1.5B

1.2 Ratios

AMBC has a Return On Assets of -34.31%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: AMBC underperforms 96.62% of its industry peers.
AMBC has a Return On Equity of -87.38%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: AMBC underperforms 92.57% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -34.31%
ROE -87.38%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)0.15%
ROA(5y)-0.62%
ROE(3y)-5.38%
ROE(5y)-11.87%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
AMBC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAMBC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40

1.3 Margins

AMBC does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin and Gross Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
AMBC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAMBC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 -100 -200

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

AMBC does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
AMBC has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for AMBC has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
AMBC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
AMBC Yearly Shares OutstandingAMBC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
AMBC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAMBC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.31, we must say that AMBC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of AMBC (0.31) is better than 68.24% of its industry peers.
AMBC has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.31
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC2.94%
AMBC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAMBC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.69 indicates that AMBC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
AMBC has a better Current ratio (0.69) than 76.35% of its industry peers.
AMBC has a Quick Ratio of 0.69. This is a bad value and indicates that AMBC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of AMBC (0.69) is better than 76.35% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.69
Quick Ratio 0.69
AMBC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAMBC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for AMBC have decreased strongly by -179.07% in the last year.
AMBC shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -21.40% yearly.
Looking at the last year, AMBC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -78.63% in the last year.
AMBC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -14.86% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-179.07%
EPS 3Y-13.99%
EPS 5Y-21.4%
EPS Q2Q%54.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-78.63%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.34%
Revenue growth 5Y-14.86%
Sales Q2Q%-41.57%

3.2 Future

AMBC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 19.91% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, AMBC will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -3.54% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-262.71%
EPS Next 2Y-52.57%
EPS Next 3Y19.91%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-31.9%
Revenue Next 2Y-18.04%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.54%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
AMBC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAMBC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M
AMBC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAMBC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 10 20

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

AMBC reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Also next year AMBC is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
AMBC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAMBC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 50 -50

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
AMBC Per share dataAMBC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as AMBC's earnings are expected to grow with 19.91% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-52.57%
EPS Next 3Y19.91%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for AMBC!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

AMBAC FINANCIAL GROUP INC

NYSE:AMBC (11/19/2025, 2:57:41 PM)

9.03

-0.05 (-0.55%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)11-10 2025-11-10/amc
Earnings (Next)02-24 2026-02-24/amc
Inst OwnersN/A
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner Change42.78%
Market Cap418.99M
Revenue(TTM)84.40M
Net Income(TTM)-736.94M
Analysts82.5
Price Target15.3 (69.44%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)10.31%
Min EPS beat(2)10.13%
Max EPS beat(2)10.49%
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)22.28%
Min Revenue beat(2)11.79%
Max Revenue beat(2)32.76%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)22.94%
Min Revenue beat(4)-16.44%
Max Revenue beat(4)63.63%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)28.16%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)13.09%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)34.05%
PT rev (1m)20%
PT rev (3m)20%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-115.79%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-115.79%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.75%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)12.29%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)12.29%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)21.08%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 4.96
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.5
P/tB 7.13
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.68
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.14
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-1.7
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-1.7
OCFYN/A
SpS1.82
BVpS18.18
TBVpS1.27
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -34.31%
ROE -87.38%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM N/A
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)0.15%
ROA(5y)-0.62%
ROE(3y)-5.38%
ROE(5y)-11.87%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.04
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.69
Quick Ratio 0.69
Altman-Z 0.31
F-Score3
WACC2.94%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-179.07%
EPS 3Y-13.99%
EPS 5Y-21.4%
EPS Q2Q%54.35%
EPS Next Y-262.71%
EPS Next 2Y-52.57%
EPS Next 3Y19.91%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-78.63%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.34%
Revenue growth 5Y-14.86%
Sales Q2Q%-41.57%
Revenue Next Year-31.9%
Revenue Next 2Y-18.04%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.54%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-280.66%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year86.82%
EBIT Next 3Y42.61%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-105.68%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-105.68%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

AMBAC FINANCIAL GROUP INC / AMBC FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for AMBC stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to AMBC.


Can you provide the valuation status for AMBAC FINANCIAL GROUP INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 0 / 10 to AMBAC FINANCIAL GROUP INC (AMBC). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for AMBAC FINANCIAL GROUP INC?

AMBAC FINANCIAL GROUP INC (AMBC) has a profitability rating of 1 / 10.