The historical rank and industry rank for American Shared Hospital Services's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
AMS'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.17 Med: 13.17 Max: 26.7
Current: -6.09
AMS's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 75.45% of 668
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 4.845
vs AMS: -6.09
American Shared Hospital Services has recorded a loss in operating income at least once over the past 3 years.
American Shared Hospital Services (AMEX:AMS) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
American Shared Hospital Services Operating Margin % Related Terms
American Shared Hospital Services Operating 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 Operating Margin % Chart
AMS vs BICX, GBCS, BMGL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, American Shared Hospital Services's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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 Operating Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, American Shared Hospital Services's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Shared Hospital Services's Operating Margin % falls into.
American Shared Hospital Services Operating Margin % Calculation
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
* 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 Operating Margin % of -8.78% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating 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 #504 out of 668 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 75.4%.
Is American Shared Hospital Services' Operating Margin % too high?
American Shared Hospital Services' current Operating Margin % is -8.78%. Based on the distribution chart, American Shared Hospital Services ranks #504 out of 668 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' Operating Margin % compare to BICX and GBCS?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, American Shared Hospital Services ranks #504 out of 668 companies for Operating Margin %. This places American Shared Hospital Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.85. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Margin % for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 4.85, based on 668 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on American Shared Hospital Services and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Shared Hospital Services's current Operating Margin % is -8.78%. 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 Operating Margin % is -8.78%. 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 Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Shared Hospital Services (AMS), the current Operating Margin % is -8.78% 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:
Operating Margin %: -8.78%
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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