AMBZ (American Business Bank) Mohanram G-Score: 4 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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What is American Business Bank Mohanram G-Score?

American Business Bank AMBZ 64 Mohanram G-Score is 4 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates AMBZ with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $55.95 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Mohanram G-Score is a financial indicator developed by professor Partha Mohanram to help investors find the best investment opportunities in the growth stocks. Companies have higher G-score tends to generate higher return. According to his study, the best growth stocks that have a G-Score greater than 6 tend to beat the market, while those with a G-Score lower than 1 tend to have negative absolute returns.

Thus, the zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 6, 7, 8
Bad or low score = 0, 1

American Business Bank has an G-score of 4.

The historical rank and industry rank for American Business Bank's Mohanram G-Score or its related term are showing as below:

AMBZ' s Mohanram G-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2   Med: 4   Max: 6
Current: 4

During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski G-score of American Business Bank was 6. The lowest was 2. And the median was 4.

American Business Bank  (OTCPK:AMBZ) Mohanram G-Score Explanation

Partha Mohanram is the John H. Watson Chair in Value Investing at Rotman and the Acting Vice-Dean of Research Strategy and Resources.

In 2000, he wrote a research paper called "Separating Winners from Losers Among Low Book-to-Market Stocks Using Financial Statement Analysis".

This paper tests whether a strategy based on financial statement analysis of low book-to-market (growth) stocks is successful in differentiating between winners and losers in terms of future stock performance. Based on the research, a strategy based on buying high G-score (6, 7 or 8) firms and shorting low G-score (0 or 1) firms consistently earns significant excess returns. Further, the results do not support a risk based explanation for the book-to-market effect as the strategy returns positive returns in all years, and firms that ex-ante appear less risky have better future returns.

To conclude, one can use a modified fundamental analysis strategy (G-score) to identify mispricing and earn substantial abnormal returns.


American Business Bank Mohanram G-Score Related Terms


American Business Bank Mohanram G-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for American Business Bank's Mohanram G-Score 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 Mohanram G-Score Chart

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AMBZ vs AROW, BHB, RRBI: Mohanram G-Score Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, American Business Bank's Mohanram G-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Mohanram G-Score 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 Mohanram G-Score vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, American Business Bank's Mohanram G-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where American Business Bank's Mohanram G-Score falls into.


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American Business Bank Mohanram G-Score Calculation

The calculation of the Mohanram G-score consists of eight criteria. Assign one point for each criterion met, then add up all the points to get the G-Score.

Profitability

Question 1. Return on Assets (ROA)

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. It measures how well a company uses its asset to generate earnings.

Score 1 if ROA > ROA Industry Median, 0 otherwise.

Question 2. Cash ROA

Cash ROA equals to Cash Flow from Operations divided by average Total Assets. It measures how well a company uses its asset to generate cash.

Score 1 if Cash ROA > Cash ROA Industry Median, 0 otherwise.

Question 3. CFO and Net Income

Score 1 if CFO > Net Income, 0 otherwise.

Earnings Predictability

Question 4. Earnings Variability

Earnings Variability is measured as the variance of a firm's ROA in the past five years.

Score 1 if Earnings Variability < Earnings Variability Industry Median, 0 otherwise.

Question 5. Sales Growth Variability

Sales Growth Variability is measured as the 5-year variance in sales growth.

Score 1 if Sales Growth Variability < Sales Growth Variability Industry Median, 0 otherwise.

Accounting Conservatism

Question 6. Research & Development Intensity

Research & Development Intensity is calcualted by Research & Development divided by the beginning Total Assets.

Score 1 if Research & Development Intensity > Research & Development Intensity Industry Median, 0 otherwise.

Question 7. CAPEX Intensity

CAPEX Intensity is calcualted by Capital Expenditure divided by the beginning Total Assets.

Score 1 if CAPEX Intensity > CAPEX Intensity Industry Median, 0 otherwise.

Question 8. Advertising Expenditure Intensity

Advertising Expenditure Intensity is calcualted by Advertising Expenditure divided by the beginning Total Assets. Note that Advertising Expenditure is not reported as a seperate line item for many companies, thus Selling, General, & Admin. Expense is used in this calculation.

Score 1 if Advertising Expenditure Intensity > Advertising Expenditure Intensity Industry Median, 0 otherwise.

* 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.

* Note that all the Industry Median used for comparison in his original research, are substituted with Sector Median due to the limitation of data within certain countries.

Good or high score = 6, 7, 8
Bad or low score = 0, 1

American Business Bank has an G-score of 4.

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What does a Mohanram G-Score of 4 mean?
American Business Bank (AMBZ) has a Mohanram G-Score of 4 as of Jun. 2026. G-Score is a financial indicator developed by professor Partha Mohanram to help investors find the best investment opportunities in the growth stocks. View historical data on American Business Bank and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, American Business Bank's Mohanram G-Score has ranged from 2.00 to 6.00.
Is American Business Bank's Mohanram G-Score too high?
American Business Bank's current Mohanram G-Score of 4 is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, American Business Bank has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Business Bank's Mohanram G-Score compare to AROW and BHB?
American Business Bank's Mohanram G-Score of 4 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. Historically, American Business Bank's own Mohanram G-Score has ranged from 2.00 to 6.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Mohanram G-Score for a Banks company?
A good Mohanram G-Score depends on the Banks industry context. However, Mohanram G-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Mohanram G-Score mean?
A high Mohanram G-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. G-Score is a financial indicator developed by professor Partha Mohanram to help investors find the best investment opportunities in the growth stocks. View historical data on American Business Bank and its competitors. American Business Bank's current Mohanram G-Score is 4, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.00. 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 $55.95, compared to a current price of $72.90 — trading 30.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Mohanram G-Score is 4, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. 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 Mohanram G-Score calculated?
Mohanram G-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Business Bank (AMBZ), the current Mohanram G-Score is 4 as of Jun. 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 $55.95. GuruFocus considers American Business Bank to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for AMBZ:

  • Mohanram G-Score: 4 (near median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: $55.95 vs. price of $72.90 (30.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 4 warning signs

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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