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Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % is a measure of the difference between the interest income generated by banks or other financial institutions and the amount of interest paid out to their lenders (for example, deposits), relative to the amount of their interest-earning assets. It is usually calculated as a percentage of what the financial institution earns on loans in a time period and other assets minus the interest paid on borrowed funds divided by the average amount of the assets on which it earned income in that time period (the average earning assets).
GuruFocus calculates Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % as Net Interest Income (for Banks) divided by its average earning assets. Ameris Bancorp's annualizedNet Interest Income (for Banks) for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,010 Mil. Ameris Bancorp's average earning assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $24,860 Mil. Therefore, Ameris Bancorp's annualized Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 4.06%.
Ameris Bancorp (NYSE:ABCB) Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % Explanation
The negative value of Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % mean the firm pays more interest for its debt than the interest revenue generated from its investment.
Ameris Bancorp Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % Related Terms
Ameris Bancorp Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ameris Bancorp's Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % 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.
Ameris Bancorp Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % Chart
ABCB vs AUB, ASB, FLG: Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Ameris Bancorp's Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % 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.
Ameris Bancorp Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Ameris Bancorp's Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ameris Bancorp's Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % falls into.
Ameris Bancorp Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % Calculation
Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % (NIM) is a measure of the difference between the interest income generated by banks or other financial institutions and the amount of interest paid out to their lenders (for example, deposits), relative to the amount of their interest-earning assets. It is usually calculated as a percentage of what the financial institution earns on loans in a time period and other assets minus the interest paid on borrowed funds divided by the average amount of the assets on which it earned income in that time period (the average earning assets).
Ameris Bancorp's annualized Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % 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.
In the calculation of annual Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) %, the Net Interest Income (for Banks) of the last fiscal year and the average earning assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Interest Income (for Banks) data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) net interest income data.
Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % is displayed in the 30-year financial page for Banks.
What does a Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % of 4.06% mean?
Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) has a Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % of 4.06% as of Jun. 2026. Net interest margin is the ratio of a bank's net interest income to its average two-period earning assets. View historical data on Ameris Bancorp and its competitors.
Is Ameris Bancorp's Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % too high?
Ameris Bancorp's current Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % is 4.06%. Overall, Ameris Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ameris Bancorp's Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % compare to AUB and ASB?
Ameris Bancorp's Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % of 4.06% 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 Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % for a Banks company?
A good Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % depends on the Banks industry context. However, Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % 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 Interest Margin (Bank Only) % mean?
A high Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net interest margin is the ratio of a bank's net interest income to its average two-period earning assets. View historical data on Ameris Bancorp and its competitors. Ameris Bancorp's current Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % is 4.06%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ameris Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $74.36, compared to a current price of $85.83 — trading 15.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % is 4.06%. Ameris Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % calculated?
Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ameris Bancorp (ABCB), the current Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % is 4.06% 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 Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ameris Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $85.83 is trading 15.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $74.36.
GuruFocus considers Ameris Bancorp to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ABCB:
Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) %: 4.06%
GF Value™: $74.36 vs. price of $85.83 (15.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ABCB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ameris Bancorp is a bank holding company that operates through Ameris Bank, its subsidiary. The company operates branches in Georgia, Alabama, Florida, and South Carolina. It offers traditional banking services such as business banking, personal banking, checking, savings, mobile banking, and others. The bank is organized into four segments: the Banking Division, the Retail Mortgage Division, the Warehouse Lending Division and the Premium Finance Division. The company generates majority of its revenue from the banking division. The company intends to acquire banks in its geographic region to increase its market share and expand beyond its current market.
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