What one share of Ames National holds
Ames National Corporation (the "Company") is an Iowa corporation and bank holding company registered under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended. The Company owns 100% of the stock of six bank subsidiaries consisting of one national bank and five state-chartered banks, as described below.
Ames National’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-06-30; the balance sheet is as of 2026-06-30.
| Sales | $8.18 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $2.59 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $0.11 |
| Free cash flow | $2.37 |
| Dividends | $0.88 |
| Cash and investments | $12.11 |
| Debt | $2.07 |
| Book value | $24.06 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | $3.74 | $0.95 | — | — | $0.40 | $11.91 |
| 2010 | $3.85 | $1.37 | $0.04 | $1.74 | $0.44 | $12.87 |
| 2011 | $4.03 | $1.48 | $0.06 | $2.20 | $0.52 | $14.45 |
| 2012 | $4.27 | $1.52 | $0.09 | $2.27 | $0.60 | $15.54 |
| 2013 | $4.41 | $1.50 | $0.05 | $2.48 | $0.64 | $15.26 |
| 2014 | $4.90 | $1.64 | $0.17 | $1.92 | $0.72 | $16.61 |
| 2015 | $5.07 | $1.61 | $0.24 | $2.19 | $0.80 | $17.32 |
| 2016 | $5.16 | $1.69 | $0.03 | $2.27 | — | $17.73 |
| 2017 | $5.18 | $1.47 | $0.06 | $1.97 | — | $18.34 |
| 2018 | $5.37 | $1.83 | $0.07 | $2.16 | $1.17 | $18.60 |
| 2019 | $5.83 | $1.86 | $0.08 | $2.10 | $0.96 | $20.34 |
| 2020 | $7.16 | $2.06 | $0.14 | $3.11 | $0.75 | $22.96 |
| 2021 | $7.30 | $2.62 | $0.21 | $3.14 | $1.29 | $22.85 |
| 2022 | $6.97 | $2.14 | $0.32 | $2.03 | $1.08 | $16.58 |
| 2023 | $5.99 | $1.20 | $0.54 | $1.59 | $1.08 | $18.44 |
| 2024 | $6.10 | $1.14 | $0.03 | $1.56 | $0.94 | $19.52 |
| 2025 | $7.51 | $2.14 | $0.07 | $2.33 | $0.60 | $23.47 |
Common questions about Ames National
How much does one share of Ames National earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of Ames National earned $2.59 of profit on $8.18 of sales, keeping about 32¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does Ames National pay a dividend?
Yes. Ames National paid $0.88 per share in dividends over the last 12 months. That’s about 34¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is Ames National’s book value per share?
Ames National’s book value is $24.06 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of June 30, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of Ames National have?
Each share of Ames National has $12.11 of cash and investments and $2.07 of debt, as of June 30, 2026.
What is Ames National’s free cash flow per share?
$2.37 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has Ames National’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $0.95 in 2009 to $2.14 in 2025, growing about 5.2% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has Ames National bought back shares?
Ames National’s share count fell about 6% from 2009 to 2025. Through buybacks, each remaining share owns a bigger slice of the company.
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