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The historical rank and industry rank for American Shared Hospital Services's Net Cash per Share or its related term are showing as below:
AMS's Price-to-Net-Cash is not ranked *
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry.
Industry Median: 8.81 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Cash only.
American Shared Hospital Services (AMEX:AMS) Net Cash per Share Explanation
Ben Graham invested in situations where the company's stock price was lower than its net-cash. He assigned some value to the company's other current asset. The value is called Net Current Asset Value (NCAV). One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Graham's strategy produced similar results.
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American Shared Hospital Services Net Cash per Share Related Terms
American Shared Hospital Services Net Cash per Share 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 Net Cash per Share Chart
AMS vs SYRA, BMGL, BICX: Net Cash per Share Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, American Shared Hospital Services's Price-to-Net-Cash, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Cash 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 Price-to-Net-Cash vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, American Shared Hospital Services's Price-to-Net-Cash distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Shared Hospital Services's Price-to-Net-Cash falls into.
American Shared Hospital Services Net Cash per Share Calculation
In the calculation of a company's Net Cash per Share, assets other than cash and short term investments are considered to be worth nothing. But the company has to pay its debt and other liabilities in full. This is an extremely conservative way of valuation. Most companies have negative Net Cash per Share. But sometimes a company's price may be lower than its net-cash.
* 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 Net Cash per Share of $-7.31 as of Jun. 2026. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on American Shared Hospital Services and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, American Shared Hospital Services ranks #999999 out of 135 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry.
Is American Shared Hospital Services' Net Cash per Share too high?
American Shared Hospital Services' current Net Cash per Share is $-7.31. Based on the distribution chart, American Shared Hospital Services ranks #999999 out of 135 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' Net Cash per Share compare to SYRA and BMGL?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, American Shared Hospital Services ranks #999999 out of 135 companies for Net Cash per Share. This places American Shared Hospital Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Cash per Share is 8.81. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Cash per Share for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Net Cash per Share among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 8.81, based on 135 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Cash per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Cash per Share 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 Net Cash per Share mean?
A high Net Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on American Shared Hospital Services and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Net Cash per Share is 8.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Shared Hospital Services's current Net Cash per Share is $-7.31. 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 $3.26, compared to a current price of $1.47 — trading 54.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Cash per Share is $-7.31. American Shared Hospital Services' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Cash per Share calculated?
Net Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Shared Hospital Services (AMS), the current Net Cash per Share is $-7.31 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 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 $1.47 is trading 54.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.26.
GuruFocus considers American Shared Hospital Services to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for AMS:
Net Cash per Share: $-7.31
GF Value™: $3.26 vs. price of $1.47 (54.9% below fair value)
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 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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