What is American Shared Hospital Services PB Ratio?
American Shared Hospital ServicesAMS -3.05%51 PB Ratio is 0.44 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 0.71. GuruFocus rates AMS with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.41 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 608 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, American Shared Hospital Services ranks better than 94.74% on this metric.
AMS'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29 Med: 0.71 Max: 1.22
Current: 0.44
During the past 13 years, American Shared Hospital Services's highest PB Ratio was 1.22. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 0.71.
AMS's PB Ratio is ranked better than 94.74% of 608
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 1.985
vs AMS: 0.44
During the past 12 months, American Shared Hospital Services's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -6.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of American Shared Hospital Services was 37.70% per year. The lowest was -47.80% per year. And the median was 1.50% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
American Shared Hospital Services (AMEX:AMS) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
American Shared Hospital Services PB Ratio Related Terms
American Shared Hospital Services PB Ratio 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.
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, American Shared Hospital Services's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, American Shared Hospital Services's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Shared Hospital Services's PB Ratio falls into.
American Shared Hospital Services PB Ratio Calculation
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
American Shared Hospital Services (AMS) has a PB Ratio of 0.44 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on American Shared Hospital Services and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 0.71. Over the past decade, American Shared Hospital Services' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 1.22. According to the industry distribution chart, American Shared Hospital Services ranks #32 out of 608 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 5.3%.
Is American Shared Hospital Services' PB Ratio too high?
American Shared Hospital Services' current PB Ratio of 0.44 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 0.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 1.22. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.99. American Shared Hospital Services' value of 0.44 is 77.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Shared Hospital Services ranks #32 out of 608 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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' PB Ratio compare to BMGL and HLYK?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, American Shared Hospital Services ranks #32 out of 608 companies for PB Ratio. This places American Shared Hospital Services in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.99. American Shared Hospital Services' value of 0.44 is 77.8% below this benchmark. Historically, American Shared Hospital Services' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 1.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.71 vs. the industry median of 1.99, American Shared Hospital Services has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PB Ratio for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median PB Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 1.99, based on 608 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American Shared Hospital Services's current PB Ratio of 0.44 is 77.8% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on American Shared Hospital Services and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Shared Hospital Services's current PB Ratio is 0.44, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 0.71. 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 $1.56 — trading 54.2% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.44, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 0.71 and 77.8% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 1.99. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Shared Hospital Services (AMS), the current PB Ratio is 0.44 as of Jun. 29, 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 $1.56 is trading 54.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.41.
GuruFocus considers American Shared Hospital Services to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for AMS:
PB Ratio: 0.44 (38% below median its 10-year median of 0.71)
GF Value™: $3.41 vs. price of $1.56 (54.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 77.8% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#32 of 608)
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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