Ames NationalATLO -2.10%59 Buyback Yield % is 0.42 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 0.59. GuruFocus rates ATLO with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.11 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 627 Banks companies, Ames National ranks worse than 50.56% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Ames National's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
ATLO vs HWBK, FFBB, FXNC: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Ames National's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Ames National Buyback Yield % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Ames National's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ames National's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Ames National (ATLO) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.42 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Ames National and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 0.59. Over the past decade, Ames National's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.19 to 1.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Ames National ranks #317 out of 627 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 50.6%.
Is Ames National's Buyback Yield % too high?
Ames National's current Buyback Yield % of 0.42 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 0.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 1.29. The Banks industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.43. Ames National's value of 0.42 is 2.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ames National ranks #317 out of 627 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ames National has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ames National's Buyback Yield % compare to HWBK and FFBB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Ames National ranks #317 out of 627 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Ames National in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.43. Ames National's value of 0.42 is 2.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Ames National's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.19 to 1.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.59 vs. the industry median of 0.43, Ames National has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Banks company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Banks companies is 0.43, based on 627 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ames National's current Buyback Yield % of 0.42 is 2.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Ames National and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ames National's current Buyback Yield % is 0.42, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 0.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ames National stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ames National (ATLO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.11, compared to a current price of $29.86 — trading 23.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.42, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 0.59 and 2.3% below the Banks industry median of 0.43. Ames National's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ames National (ATLO), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.42 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Ames National (ATLO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ames National stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $29.86 is trading 23.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.11.
GuruFocus considers Ames National to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ATLO:
Buyback Yield %: 0.42 (29% below median its 10-year median of 0.59)
GF Value™: $24.11 vs. price of $29.86 (23.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.3% below the Banks median (#317 of 627)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ATLO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ames National Corporation is a bank holding company based in the United States. Through its subsidiaries, it provides a range of banking and other financial products and services to customers in Iowa, mainly in Boone, Clarke, Hancock, Marshall, Polk, Story, Taylor, and Union in central, north-central, and south-central Iowa. The Group offers several financial products and services, including checking and savings accounts, time deposits, commercial, construction, and agricultural loans, personal loans, lines of credit, cash management services, merchant credit card processing, safe deposit boxes, and ATM services, among others. It caters to the banking needs of a diverse range of customers, including individuals, businesses, professionals, and enterprises.
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