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What is American Shared Hospital Services Debt-to-Equity?
American Shared Hospital ServicesAMS -1.22%51 Debt-to-Equity is 0.95 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 0.83. GuruFocus rates AMS with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.42 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 557 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, American Shared Hospital Services ranks worse than 73.07% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for American Shared Hospital Services's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
AMS'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.6 Med: 0.83 Max: 1.35
Current: 0.95
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of American Shared Hospital Services was 1.35. The lowest was 0.60. And the median was 0.83.
AMS's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 73.07% of 557
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 0.4
vs AMS: 0.95
American Shared Hospital Services (AMEX:AMS) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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American Shared Hospital Services Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
American Shared Hospital Services Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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 Shared Hospital Services Debt-to-Equity Chart
AMS vs BMGL, HLYK, BICX: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, American Shared Hospital Services's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Shared Hospital Services Debt-to-Equity vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, American Shared Hospital Services's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Shared Hospital Services's Debt-to-Equity 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.
American Shared Hospital Services (AMS) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.95 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on American Shared Hospital Services and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 0.83. Over the past decade, American Shared Hospital Services' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.60 to 1.35. According to the industry distribution chart, American Shared Hospital Services ranks #407 out of 557 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 73.1%.
Is American Shared Hospital Services' Debt-to-Equity too high?
American Shared Hospital Services' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.95 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 0.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.60 to a high of 1.35. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. American Shared Hospital Services' value of 0.95 is 137.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Shared Hospital Services ranks #407 out of 557 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, American Shared Hospital Services has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Shared Hospital Services' Debt-to-Equity compare to BMGL and HLYK?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, American Shared Hospital Services ranks #407 out of 557 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places American Shared Hospital Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. American Shared Hospital Services' value of 0.95 is 137.5% above this benchmark. Historically, American Shared Hospital Services' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.60 to 1.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.83 vs. the industry median of 0.40, American Shared Hospital Services 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 0.40, based on 557 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American Shared Hospital Services's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.95 is 137.5% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on American Shared Hospital Services and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Shared Hospital Services's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.95, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 0.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Shared Hospital Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Shared Hospital Services (AMS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.42, compared to a current price of $1.45 — trading 57.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.95, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 0.83 and 137.5% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 0.40. American Shared Hospital Services' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Shared Hospital Services (AMS), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.95 as of Mar. 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 Shared Hospital Services (AMS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Shared Hospital Services stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.45 is trading 57.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.42.
GuruFocus considers American Shared Hospital Services to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for AMS:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.95 (14% above median its 10-year median of 0.83)
GF Value™: $3.42 vs. price of $1.45 (57.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 137.5% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#407 of 557)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AMS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American Shared Hospital Services Business Description
American Shared Hospital Services provides stereotactic radiosurgery equipment, Advanced radiation therapy, and related equipment. It currently provides Gamma Knife units to medical centers and stand-alone facilities. Company operates in two segments, the medical equipment leasing segment where a contract exists between the hospital and the Company and the direct patient services segment, where a contract exists between the Company facilities and the individual treated at the facility. The company, along with its subsidiaries, operates through the following operations: Gamma Knife, Advanced Radiation Therapy Equipment and Services, and Proton Beam Radiation Therapy Operations. It generates it's key revenue from the domestic market.
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