AMBZ (American Business Bank) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 5.59 (As of Jul. 31, 2026) — 34% Above Median

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AMBZ American Business Bank AMBZ
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Price $72.90
GF Value $55.94
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is American Business Bank Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

American Business Bank AMBZ 64 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.59 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 4.17. GuruFocus rates AMBZ with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 64/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $55.94 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,300 Banks companies, American Business Bank ranks worse than 82.23% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-31), American Business Bank's current share price is $72.90. American Business Bank's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $13.03. American Business Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 5.59.

The historical rank and industry rank for American Business Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

AMBZ' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.07   Med: 4.17   Max: 5.93
Current: 5.59

During the past years, American Business Bank's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 5.93. The lowest was 3.07. And the median was 4.17.

AMBZ's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
82.23% of 1300 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.42 vs AMBZ: 5.59

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

American Business Bank's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $4.796. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $13.03 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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American Business Bank  (OTCPK:AMBZ) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


American Business Bank Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


American Business Bank Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for American Business Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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.

American Business Bank Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

American Business Bank Annual Data
Trend Dec06 Dec07 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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American Business Bank Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.78 4.68 5.39 5.65 5.60

AMBZ vs AROW, BHB, RRBI: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, American Business Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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.


American Business Bank Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, American Business Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where American Business Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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American Business Bank Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

American Business Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=72.90/13.03
=5.59

* 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.

American Business Bank's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, American Business Bank's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=4.796/333.9520*333.9520
=4.796

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

American Business Bank Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
200609 1.104 202.900 1.817
200612 0.731 201.800 1.210
200703 0.718 205.352 1.168
200706 0.792 208.352 1.269
200709 0.776 208.490 1.243
200712 0.813 210.036 1.293
200803 0.797 213.528 1.246
200806 0.765 218.815 1.168
200809 0.875 218.783 1.336
201812 0.000 251.233 0.000
201903 2.298 254.202 3.019
201906 2.296 256.143 2.993
201909 2.418 256.759 3.145
201912 2.436 256.974 3.166
202003 2.286 258.115 2.958
202006 2.643 257.797 3.424
202009 2.779 260.280 3.566
202012 3.029 260.474 3.883
202103 2.881 264.877 3.632
202106 3.142 271.696 3.862
202109 3.312 274.310 4.032
202112 3.220 278.802 3.857
202203 3.227 287.504 3.748
202206 3.371 296.311 3.799
202209 3.745 296.808 4.214
202212 3.987 296.797 4.486
202303 3.748 301.836 4.147
202306 3.369 305.109 3.687
202309 3.488 307.789 3.784
202312 3.550 306.746 3.865
202403 3.393 312.332 3.628
202406 3.305 314.175 3.513
202409 3.571 315.301 3.782
202412 3.893 315.605 4.119
202503 3.878 319.799 4.050
202506 4.135 322.561 4.281
202509 4.351 324.800 4.474
202512 4.514 324.054 4.652
202603 4.681 330.213 4.734
202606 4.796 333.952 4.796

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.59 mean?
American Business Bank (AMBZ) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.59 as of Jul. 31, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on American Business Bank and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 4.17. Over the past decade, American Business Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.07 to 5.93. According to the industry distribution chart, American Business Bank ranks #1069 out of 1300 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 82.2%.
Is American Business Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
American Business Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.59 is 34% above median its 10-year median of 4.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.07 to a high of 5.93. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.42. American Business Bank's value of 5.59 is 63.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Business Bank ranks #1069 out of 1300 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, American Business Bank has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Business Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to AROW and BHB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, American Business Bank ranks #1069 out of 1300 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places American Business Bank in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.42. American Business Bank's value of 5.59 is 63.5% above this benchmark. Historically, American Business Bank's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.07 to 5.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.17 vs. the industry median of 3.42, American Business Bank has consistently been above 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Banks companies is 3.42, based on 1,300 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American Business Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.59 is 63.5% above 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on American Business Bank and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Business Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.59, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 4.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Business Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Business Bank (AMBZ) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $55.94, compared to a current price of $72.90 — trading 30.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.59, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 4.17 and 63.5% above the Banks industry median of 3.42. American Business Bank's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Business Bank (AMBZ), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.59 as of Jul. 31, 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 American Business Bank (AMBZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Business Bank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $72.90 is trading 30.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $55.94. GuruFocus considers American Business Bank to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for AMBZ:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 5.59 (34% above median its 10-year median of 4.17)
  • GF Value™: $55.94 vs. price of $72.90 (30.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 63.5% above the Banks median (#1069 of 1300)

No single metric tells the full story. See the AMBZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


American Business Bank Business Description

Address 400 S. Hope Street, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 90071
American Business Bank is a California-chartered bank mainly engaged in the business of serving the banking needs of small and medium-sized companies, non-profits, along with the personal needs of business executives and professionals in Southern California. Its revenues are derived principally from interest on loans and investments and other fees.
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