AMBZ (American Business Bank) Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based): 16.25% (As of Jul. 31, 2026)

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AMBZ American Business Bank AMBZ
64 GF Score
Price $72.90
GF Value $55.95
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is American Business Bank Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based)?

American Business Bank AMBZ 64 Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is 16.25% as of Jul. 31, 2026. 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.

Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) = (Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based) - Current Price) / Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based).

Note: Discounted FCF model is only suitable for predictable companies (Business Predictability Rank higher than 1-Star). If the company's Predictability Rank is 1-Star or Not Rated, result may not be accurate due to the low predictability of business and the data will not be stored into our database.

As of today (2026-07-31), American Business Bank's Predictability Rank is 2.5-Stars. American Business Bank's intrinsic value calculated from the Discounted FCF model is $208.44 and current share price is $72.90. Consequently,

American Business Bank's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) using Discounted FCF model is 16.25%.

AMBZ vs AROW, BHB, RRBI: Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, American Business Bank's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based), along with its competitors' market caps and Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, American Business Bank's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where American Business Bank's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) falls into.


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American Business Bank Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) Calculation

American Business Bank's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) for today is calculated as

Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based)=(Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based)-Current Price)/Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based)
=(87.04-72.90)/87.04
=16.25 %

* 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.

The intrinsic value is calculated from the Discounted FCF model with default parameters. The calculation method is the same as Discounted Earnings model except free cash flow are used in the calculation instead of earnings per share.

What does a Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) of 16.25% mean?
American Business Bank (AMBZ) has a Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) of 16.25% as of Jul. 31, 2026. Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF FCF price. View historical data on American Business Bank.
Is American Business Bank's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) too high?
American Business Bank's current Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is 16.25%. 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) compare to AROW and BHB?
American Business Bank's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) of 16.25% can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) for a Banks company?
A good Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) depends on the Banks industry context. However, Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) mean?
A high Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF FCF price. View historical data on American Business Bank. American Business Bank's current Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is 16.25%. 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is 16.25%. 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) calculated?
Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Business Bank (AMBZ), the current Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is 16.25% 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 $55.95. GuruFocus considers American Business Bank to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for AMBZ:

  • Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based): 16.25%
  • 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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