The historical rank and industry rank for American Shared Hospital Services's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
AMS'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -39.57 Med: 4.09 Max: 9.83
Current: -5.3
AMS's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 71.56% of 668
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 2.885
vs AMS: -5.30
American Shared Hospital Services (AMEX:AMS) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
American Shared Hospital Services Net Margin % Related Terms
American Shared Hospital Services Net Margin % 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 Margin % Chart
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, American Shared Hospital Services's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, American Shared Hospital Services's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Shared Hospital Services's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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 Margin % of -8.64% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on American Shared Hospital Services and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, American Shared Hospital Services ranks #478 out of 668 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 71.6%.
Is American Shared Hospital Services' Net Margin % too high?
American Shared Hospital Services' current Net Margin % is -8.64%. Based on the distribution chart, American Shared Hospital Services ranks #478 out of 668 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Margin % compare to BICX and GBCS?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, American Shared Hospital Services ranks #478 out of 668 companies for Net Margin %. This places American Shared Hospital Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.89. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 2.89, based on 668 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % 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 Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on American Shared Hospital Services and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Shared Hospital Services's current Net Margin % is -8.64%. 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 $3.41, compared to a current price of $1.41 — trading 58.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -8.64%. American Shared Hospital Services' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Shared Hospital Services (AMS), the current Net Margin % is -8.64% as of Mar. 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 $1.41 is trading 58.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.41.
GuruFocus considers American Shared Hospital Services to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for AMS:
Net Margin %: -8.64%
GF Value™: $3.41 vs. price of $1.41 (58.7% 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 Business Description
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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