AMS (American Shared Hospital Services) Profitability Rank: 7 (As of Mar. 2026) — 17% Above Median

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AMS American Shared Hospital Services AMS
51 GF Score
Price $1.46
GF Value $3.42
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is American Shared Hospital Services Profitability Rank?

American Shared Hospital Services AMS +2.10% 51 Profitability Rank is 7 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates AMS with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.42 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

American Shared Hospital Services has the Profitability Rank of 7.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

American Shared Hospital Services's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -8.78%. As of today, American Shared Hospital Services's Piotroski F-Score is 3.


American Shared Hospital Services Profitability Rank Related Terms


AMS vs BMGL, HLYK, BICX: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, American Shared Hospital Services's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, American Shared Hospital Services's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where American Shared Hospital Services's Profitability Rank falls into.


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American Shared Hospital Services Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

American Shared Hospital Services has the Profitability Rank of 7.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

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.

American Shared Hospital Services's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-0.622 / 7.084
=-8.78 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Warning Sign:

Piotroski F-Score of 3 is low, which usually implies poor business operation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

American Shared Hospital Services has an F-score of 3. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 7 mean?
American Shared Hospital Services (AMS) has a Profitability Rank of 7 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on American Shared Hospital Services and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, American Shared Hospital Services' Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 7.00.
Is American Shared Hospital Services' Profitability Rank too high?
American Shared Hospital Services' current Profitability Rank of 7 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 7.00. 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' Profitability Rank compare to BMGL and HLYK?
American Shared Hospital Services' Profitability Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry. Historically, American Shared Hospital Services' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 7.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on American Shared Hospital Services and its competitors. American Shared Hospital Services's current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 6.00. 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 $3.42, compared to a current price of $1.46 — trading 57.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. 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 Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Shared Hospital Services (AMS), the current Profitability Rank is 7 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 $1.46 is trading 57.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.42. GuruFocus considers American Shared Hospital Services to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for AMS:

  • Profitability Rank: 7 (17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: $3.42 vs. price of $1.46 (57.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Address 601 Montgomery Street, Suite 850, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94111-2619
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.
51GF Score

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