Ames NationalATLO -0.91%59 Pretax Margin % is 42.22% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 39.52. GuruFocus rates ATLO with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.11 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,526 Banks companies, Ames National ranks better than 61.14% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Ames National's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $7.69 Mil. Ames National's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $18.22 Mil. Therefore, Ames National's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 42.22%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ames National's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ATLO'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.33 Med: 39.52 Max: 46.96
Current: 39.26
ATLO's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 61.14% of 1526
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 34.885
vs ATLO: 39.26
Ames National (NAS:ATLO) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Ames National Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Ames National Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ames National's Pretax Margin % 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.
ATLO vs FUNC, HWBK, FXNC: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Ames National's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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.
Ames National Pretax Margin % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Ames National's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ames National's Pretax 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.
Ames National (ATLO) has a Pretax Margin % of 42.22% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Ames National and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 39.52. Over the past decade, Ames National's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 22.33 to 46.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Ames National ranks #593 out of 1526 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 38.9%.
Is Ames National's Pretax Margin % too high?
Ames National's current Pretax Margin % of 42.22% is near median its 10-year median of 39.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.33 to a high of 46.96. The Banks industry median Pretax Margin % is 34.89. Ames National's value of 42.22% is 21% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ames National ranks #593 out of 1526 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ames National has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ames National's Pretax Margin % compare to FUNC and HWBK?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Ames National ranks #593 out of 1526 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Ames National in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 34.89. Ames National's value of 42.22% is 21% above this benchmark. Historically, Ames National's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 22.33 to 46.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.52 vs. the industry median of 34.89, Ames National has consistently been above 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 Pretax Margin % for a Banks company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Banks companies is 34.89, based on 1,526 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ames National's current Pretax Margin % of 42.22% is 21% above 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Ames National and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 34.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ames National's current Pretax Margin % is 42.22%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 39.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ames National stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ames National (ATLO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.11, compared to a current price of $30.39 — trading 26% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 42.22%, which is near median its 10-year median of 39.52 and 21% above the Banks industry median of 34.89. Ames National's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ames National (ATLO), the current Pretax Margin % is 42.22% 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 Ames National (ATLO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ames National stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $30.39 is trading 26% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.11.
GuruFocus considers Ames National to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ATLO:
Pretax Margin %: 42.22% (near median its 10-year median of 39.52)
GF Value™: $24.11 vs. price of $30.39 (26% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21% above the Banks median (#593 of 1526)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ATLO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ames National Corporation is a bank holding company based in the United States. Through its subsidiaries, it provides a range of banking and other financial products and services to customers in Iowa, mainly in Boone, Clarke, Hancock, Marshall, Polk, Story, Taylor, and Union in central, north-central, and south-central Iowa. The Group offers several financial products and services, including checking and savings accounts, time deposits, commercial, construction, and agricultural loans, personal loans, lines of credit, cash management services, merchant credit card processing, safe deposit boxes, and ATM services, among others. It caters to the banking needs of a diverse range of customers, including individuals, businesses, professionals, and enterprises.
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