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Market cap is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of Shares Outstanding (EOP). Ames National's share price for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $28.22. Ames National's Shares Outstanding (EOP) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.86 Mil. Therefore, Ames National's market cap for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $249.94 Mil.
Ames National's quarterly market cap
increased
from Sep. 2025 ($179.80 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($203.36 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2025 ($203.36 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($249.94 Mil).
Ames National's annual market cap
declined
from Dec. 2023 ($191.89 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($147.03 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($147.03 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($203.36 Mil).
Enterprise Value is the theoretical takeover price. It is more comprehensive than market capitalization (market cap), which only includes common equity. Enterprise Value is calculated as the market cap plus debt and minority interest and preferred shares, minus total cash and cash equivalents. Ames National's Enterprise Value for Today is $174.97 Mil.
Market cap is not the real price you pay for a company. If you buy the company and become its owner, you become the owner of the cash the company has, and you also assume the companys debt. The real price you pay is the Enterprise Value.
Warren Buffett uses the ratio of total market cap of all public traded companies over GDP to measure if the market is expensive. As of April 2012, the US total market cap is about $14.7 trillion, while the US GDP is about $15 trillion. The market was modestly overvalued.
Ames National Market Cap Related Terms
Ames National Market Cap Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ames National's Market Cap 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.
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Ames National's Market Cap, along with its competitors' market caps and Market Cap 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 Market Cap vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Ames National's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ames National's Market Cap falls into.
Market cap is the short version of market capitalization. It is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
Ames National's Market Cap for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Market Cap of $270.94 Mil as of Jul. 31, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Ames National and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ames National ranks #1015 out of 1543 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 65.8%.
Is Ames National's Market Cap too high?
Ames National's current Market Cap is $270.94 Mil. The Banks industry median Market Cap is 727.13. Ames National's value of $270.94 Mil is 62.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ames National ranks #1015 out of 1543 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 Market Cap compare to HWBK and ISBA?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Ames National ranks #1015 out of 1543 companies for Market Cap. This places Ames National in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Market Cap is 727.13. Ames National's value of $270.94 Mil is 62.7% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Market Cap for a Banks company?
The median Market Cap among Banks companies is 727.13, based on 1,543 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Market Cap significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Market Cap should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ames National's current Market Cap of $270.94 Mil is 62.7% 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 Market Cap mean?
A high Market Cap can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Ames National and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Market Cap is 727.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ames National's current Market Cap is $270.94 Mil. 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 $24.14, compared to a current price of $30.59 — trading 26.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Market Cap is $270.94 Mil and 62.7% below the Banks industry median of 727.13. 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 Market Cap calculated?
Market Cap is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ames National (ATLO), the current Market Cap is $270.94 Mil 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 Ames National (ATLO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ames National stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $30.59 is trading 26.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.14.
GuruFocus considers Ames National to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ATLO:
Market Cap: $270.94 Mil
GF Value™: $24.14 vs. price of $30.59 (26.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 62.7% below the Banks median (#1015 of 1543)
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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