Ames NationalATLO +0.20%59 ROE % is 11.48% as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 9.59. 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 1,523 Banks companies, Ames National ranks better than 54.76% on this metric.
ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. Ames National's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $23.84 Mil. Ames National's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $207.73 Mil. Therefore, Ames National's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.48%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ames National's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
ATLO'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6 Med: 9.59 Max: 11.46
Current: 10.86
During the past 13 years, Ames National's highest ROE % was 11.46%. The lowest was 6.00%. And the median was 9.59%.
ATLO's ROE % is ranked better than 54.76% of 1523
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 10.22
vs ATLO: 10.86
Ames National (NAS:ATLO) ROE % Explanation
ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
Note:
The net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* 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.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their ROE %s can be extremely high.
Ames National ROE % Related Terms
Ames National ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ames National's ROE % 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.
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Ames National's ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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 ROE % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Ames National's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ames National's ROE % 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.
In the calculation of annual ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Ames National (ATLO) has a ROE % of 11.48% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Ames National and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 9.59. Over the past decade, Ames National's ROE % has ranged from 6.00 to 11.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Ames National ranks #689 out of 1523 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 45.2%.
Is Ames National's ROE % too high?
Ames National's current ROE % of 11.48% is 20% above median its 10-year median of 9.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 11.46. The Banks industry median ROE % is 10.22. Ames National's value of 11.48% is 12.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ames National ranks #689 out of 1523 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 ROE % compare to FUNC and HWBK?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Ames National ranks #689 out of 1523 companies for ROE %. This puts Ames National in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 10.22. Ames National's value of 11.48% is 12.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Ames National's own ROE % has ranged from 6.00 to 11.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.59 vs. the industry median of 10.22, 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 ROE % for a Banks company?
The median ROE % among Banks companies is 10.22, based on 1,523 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ames National's current ROE % of 11.48% is 12.3% 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Ames National and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median ROE % is 10.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ames National's current ROE % is 11.48%, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 9.59. 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 $30.73 — trading 27.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 11.48%, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 9.59 and 12.3% above the Banks industry median of 10.22. 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 ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ames National (ATLO), the current ROE % is 11.48% 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 $30.73 is trading 27.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.11.
GuruFocus considers Ames National to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ATLO:
ROE %: 11.48% (20% above median its 10-year median of 9.59)
GF Value™: $24.11 vs. price of $30.73 (27.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.3% above the Banks median (#689 of 1523)
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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