AMBZ (American Business Bank) Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 1.48% (As of Jun. 2026) — 37% Above Median

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AMBZ American Business Bank AMBZ
64 GF Score
Price $72.90
GF Value $55.95
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is American Business Bank Return-on-Tangible-Asset?

American Business Bank AMBZ 64 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.48% as of Jun. 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 1.08. GuruFocus rates AMBZ with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $55.95 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,528 Banks companies, American Business Bank ranks better than 72.71% on this metric.

Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. American Business Bank's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $65.0 Mil. American Business Bank's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $4,394.3 Mil. Therefore, American Business Bank's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.48%.

The historical rank and industry rank for American Business Bank's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

AMBZ' s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.91   Med: 1.08   Max: 1.4
Current: 1.4

During the past 13 years, American Business Bank's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 1.40%. The lowest was 0.91%. And the median was 1.08%.

AMBZ's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than
72.71% of 1528 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.005 vs AMBZ: 1.40

American Business Bank  (OTCPK:AMBZ) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation

Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.


Be Aware

Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company’s earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a company’s tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).

Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.


American Business Bank Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms


American Business Bank Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for American Business Bank's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.

American Business Bank Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart

American Business Bank Annual Data
Trend Dec06 Dec07 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.06 1.25 1.14 1.09 1.28

American Business Bank Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Return-on-Tangible-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.24 1.31 1.34 1.45 1.48

AMBZ vs AROW, BHB, RRBI: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, American Business Bank's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Business Bank Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, American Business Bank's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where American Business Bank's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.


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American Business Bank Return-on-Tangible-Asset Calculation

American Business Bank's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=54.204/( (4040.343+4406.593)/ 2 )
=54.204/4223.468
=1.28 %

American Business Bank's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Return-on-Tangible-Asset=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Assets+Total Tangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2026 )  (Q: Mar. 2026 )(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Assets - Intangible Assets+Total Assets - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2026 )  (Q: Mar. 2026 )(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=64.956/( (4371.214+4417.375)/ 2 )
=64.956/4394.2945
=1.48 %

* 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.

In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) net income data.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.48% mean?
American Business Bank (AMBZ) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.48% as of Jun. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on American Business Bank and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 1.08. Over the past decade, American Business Bank's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.91 to 1.40. According to the industry distribution chart, American Business Bank ranks #417 out of 1528 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 27.3%.
Is American Business Bank's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
American Business Bank's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.48% is 37% above median its 10-year median of 1.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.91 to a high of 1.40. The Banks industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.01. American Business Bank's value of 1.48% is 47.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Business Bank ranks #417 out of 1528 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, American Business Bank has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Business Bank's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to AROW and BHB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, American Business Bank ranks #417 out of 1528 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts American Business Bank in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.01. American Business Bank's value of 1.48% is 47.3% above this benchmark. Historically, American Business Bank's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.91 to 1.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.08 vs. the industry median of 1.01, American Business Bank 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Banks company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Banks companies is 1.01, based on 1,528 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American Business Bank's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.48% is 47.3% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on American Business Bank and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Business Bank's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.48%, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 1.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Business Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Business Bank (AMBZ) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $55.95, compared to a current price of $72.90 — trading 30.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.48%, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 1.08 and 47.3% above the Banks industry median of 1.01. American Business Bank's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Business Bank (AMBZ), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.48% as of Jun. 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 Business Bank (AMBZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Business Bank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $72.90 is trading 30.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $55.95. GuruFocus considers American Business Bank to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for AMBZ:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 1.48% (37% above median its 10-year median of 1.08)
  • GF Value™: $55.95 vs. price of $72.90 (30.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 47.3% above the Banks median (#417 of 1528)

No single metric tells the full story. See the AMBZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


American Business Bank Business Description

Address 400 S. Hope Street, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 90071
American Business Bank is a California-chartered bank mainly engaged in the business of serving the banking needs of small and medium-sized companies, non-profits, along with the personal needs of business executives and professionals in Southern California. Its revenues are derived principally from interest on loans and investments and other fees.
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