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AMES NATIONAL CORP (ATLO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:ATLO - Nasdaq - US0310011004 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

18.03  -0.28 (-1.53%)

Premarket: 17.82 -0.21 (-1.16%)

Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to ATLO. ATLO was compared to 404 industry peers in the Banks industry. ATLO may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. ATLO does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

ATLO had positive earnings in the past year.
ATLO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years ATLO has always been profitable.
ATLO had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
ATLO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFATLO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 10M 20M 30M

1.2 Ratios

ATLO has a worse Return On Assets (0.42%) than 77.64% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of ATLO (4.82%) is worse than 74.87% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.42%
ROE 4.82%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)0.84%
ROA(5y)0.89%
ROE(3y)10.32%
ROE(5y)9.83%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ATLO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICATLO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

ATLO has a worse Profit Margin (16.59%) than 71.11% of its industry peers.
ATLO's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin and Gross Margin are not available for ATLO so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 16.59%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-11.31%
PM growth 5Y-9.99%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
ATLO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsATLO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

ATLO does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for ATLO remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, ATLO has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for ATLO is higher compared to a year ago.
ATLO Yearly Shares OutstandingATLO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2M 4M 6M 8M
ATLO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsATLO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

ATLO has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.93. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as ATLO would need 3.93 years to pay back of all of its debts.
ATLO has a Debt to FCF ratio (3.93) which is in line with its industry peers.
ATLO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
ATLO has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.29) than 64.07% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.29
Debt/FCF 3.93
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC12.65%
ATLO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFATLO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
ATLO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesATLO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

ATLO shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -32.64%.
ATLO shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -8.05% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -4.54% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, ATLO shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.48% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-32.64%
EPS 3Y-16.42%
EPS 5Y-8.05%
EPS Q2Q%-25.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.54%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.31%
Revenue growth 5Y1.48%
Sales Q2Q%3.37%

3.2 Future

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
ATLO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesATLO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 20M 40M 60M
ATLO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesATLO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 18.40, the valuation of ATLO can be described as rather expensive.
ATLO's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. ATLO is more expensive than 74.87% of the companies in the same industry.
ATLO's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.99.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.4
Fwd PE N/A
ATLO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsATLO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

ATLO's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.03
EV/EBITDA N/A
ATLO Per share dataATLO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ATLO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.35%, which is a nice return.
ATLO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.11. ATLO pays more dividend than 86.18% of the companies in the same industry.
ATLO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.35%

5.2 History

The dividend of ATLO decreases each year by -1.45%.
ATLO has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
ATLO has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.45%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years13
ATLO Yearly Dividends per shareATLO Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

109.86% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ATLO. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of ATLO has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP109.86%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
ATLO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendATLO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
ATLO Dividend Payout.ATLO Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ATLO Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

AMES NATIONAL CORP

NASDAQ:ATLO (2/12/2025, 8:00:00 PM)

Premarket: 17.82 -0.21 (-1.16%)

18.03

-0.28 (-1.53%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupBanks
GICS IndustryBanks
Earnings (Last)01-23 2025-01-23
Earnings (Next)04-17 2025-04-17
Inst Owners26.6%
Inst Owner Change-11.69%
Ins Owners1.39%
Ins Owner Change3.63%
Market Cap162.09M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.84%
Short Ratio3.19
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.35%
Yearly Dividend1.08
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.45%
DP109.86%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-Date01-31 2025-01-31 (0.2)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
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)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.4
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 3.04
P/FCF 12.03
P/OCF 10.98
P/B 0.88
P/tB 0.95
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0.98
EY5.44%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.5
FCFY8.31%
OCF(TTM)1.64
OCFY9.1%
SpS5.93
BVpS20.4
TBVpS18.89
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.42%
ROE 4.82%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 16.59%
GM N/A
FCFM 25.27%
ROA(3y)0.84%
ROA(5y)0.89%
ROE(3y)10.32%
ROE(5y)9.83%
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-11.31%
PM growth 5Y-9.99%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.03
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.29
Debt/FCF 3.93
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 75.68%
Cap/Sales 2.41%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 152.32%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score4
WACC12.65%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)171.73%
Cap/Depr(5y)122.43%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.48%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.96%
Profit Quality(3y)115.72%
Profit Quality(5y)122.2%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-32.64%
EPS 3Y-16.42%
EPS 5Y-8.05%
EPS Q2Q%-25.29%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.54%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.31%
Revenue growth 5Y1.48%
Sales Q2Q%3.37%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1YN/A
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-29.43%
FCF growth 3Y-20.48%
FCF growth 5Y-6.55%
OCF growth 1Y-32.25%
OCF growth 3Y-13.53%
OCF growth 5Y-1.5%