Ames National (ATLO) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Ames National Corporation operates as a multi-bank holding company that provides banking products and services primarily in Boone, Clarke, Hancock, Marshall, Polk, Story, and Union counties in central, north central, and south-central Iowa. The company accepts various deposit products, including checking and savings accounts; and time deposits, such as money market accounts and certificates of deposit. It also provides loans, such as short-term and medium-term commercial and agricultural real estate, residential real estate loans, equipment, vehicle, and home improvement loans; consumer loans to finance consumer purchases, such as automobiles, trucks, recreational vehicles, household furnishings, boats, personal loans, and lines of credit; agricultural and business operating loans and lines of credit; and originates mortgage loans for sale into the secondary market. In addition, the company offers cash management, merchant credit card processing, safe deposit box, wire transfer, direct deposit, and automated/video teller machine access services; and automatic drafts for various accounts, as well as wealth management services. Further, it provides farm management, investment, and custodial services for individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations; and online, mobile, and private banking services. Ames National Corporation was incorporated in 1903 and is headquartered in Ames, Iowa.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $18.40 to $18.50
• 50-Day Range: $17.50 to $21.83
• 52-Week Range: $15.01 to $22.50
• Volume: 7,675 shs
• Average Volume: 14,167 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: 16.67
• Dividend Yield: 5.84%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Ames National Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Ames National scored higher than 51% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Ames National.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Ames National is 16.67, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 124.39.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Ames National is 16.67, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 36.59.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Ames National has a P/B Ratio of 1.00. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.91% of the float of Ames National has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Ames National has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.7.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Ames National has recently decreased by 12.28%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Leadership

Ames National is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.78%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

Ames National does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Ames National is 97.30%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.91% of the float of Ames National has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Ames National has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.7.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Ames National has recently decreased by 12.28%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.6 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.72

News Sentiment

Ames National has a news sentiment score of 0.72. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Finance companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Ames National this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Search Interest

2 people have searched for ATLO on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Ames National insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $18,683.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 3.21% of the stock of Ames National is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 26.47% of the stock of Ames National is held by institutions.

ATLO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have ATLO shares performed this year?

Ames National's stock was trading at $21.34 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, ATLO shares have decreased by 13.3% and is now trading at $18.50.
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How were Ames National's earnings last quarter?

Ames National Co. (NASDAQ:ATLO) released its earnings results on Friday, August, 9th. The financial services provider reported $0.24 EPS for the quarter. The financial services provider had revenue of $13.49 million for the quarter. Ames National had a net margin of 10.77% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 5.92%.

Who are Ames National's major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of Ames National include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (2.57%), Renaissance Technologies LLC (0.55%), Choreo LLC (0.45%) and Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.41%). Insiders that own company stock include Horras Betty A Baudler, John Patrick Nelson, James R Larson II, John L Pierschbacher, Patrick G Hagan, Michelle R Cassabaum, David W Benson, Richard Schreier, Kevin L Swartz, Steven D Forth, Scott T Bauer, Stephen C Mcgill, Jeffrey K Putzier, Lisa M Eslinger, Jeffery C Baker, Robert A Thomas and Michael A Wilson.
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How do I buy shares of Ames National?

Shares of ATLO stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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What other stocks do shareholders of Ames National own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Ames National investors own include AT&T (T), Verizon Communications (VZ), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Abbott Laboratories (ABT), Consolidated Edison (ED), EMC Insurance Group (EMCI) and Enterprise Products Partners (EPD).

Company Calendar

• Ex-Dividend for 8/15 Dividend: 8/01/2024
• Last Earnings: 8/09/2024
• Dividend Payable: 8/15/2024
• Today: 9/28/2024
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 10/18/2024
• Ex-Dividend for 11/15 Dividend: 11/01/2024
• Dividend Payable: 11/15/2024
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: National commercial banks
• Sub-Industry: Regional Banks
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:ATLO
• CUSIP: 03100110
• CIK: 1132651
• Web: www.amesnational.com
• Phone: (515) 232-6251
• Fax: 515-663-3033
• Employees: 280
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $1.11
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 16.67
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $10.82 million
• Net Margins: 10.77%
• Pretax Margin: 12.73%
• Return on Equity: 5.92%
• Return on Assets: 0.44%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 0.70
• Quick Ratio: 0.70

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $83.52 million
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: $1.64 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 11.30
• Book Value: $18.44 per share
• Price / Book: 1.00

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: N/A
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: N/A
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.56