Amalgamated Financial (AMAL): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q1 Earnings?

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Amalgamated Financial currently trades at $33.95 per share and has shown little upside over the past six months, posting a small loss of 4%. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 5.4% gain during that period.

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Why Are We Positive On AMAL?

Founded in 1923 by labor unions seeking a financial institution aligned with worker values, Amalgamated Financial (NASDAQGM:AMAL) operates a values-oriented bank that provides commercial banking, trust services, and investment management to socially responsible organizations and individuals.

1. Net Interest Income Skyrockets, Fueling Growth Opportunities

Our experience and research show the market cares primarily about a bank’s net interest income growth as non-interest income is considered a lower-quality and non-recurring revenue source.

Amalgamated Financial’s net interest income has grown at a 12.6% annualized rate over the last four years, better than the broader bank industry. Its growth was driven by an increase in its net interest margin, which represents how much a bank earns in relation to its outstanding loans, as its loan book shrank throughout that period.

Amalgamated Financial Quarterly Net Interest Income

2. Outstanding Long-Term EPS Growth

Analyzing the long-term change in earnings per share (EPS) shows whether a company's incremental sales were profitable – for example, revenue could be inflated through excessive spending on advertising and promotions.

Amalgamated Financial’s EPS grew at an astounding 19.8% compounded annual growth rate over the last five years, higher than its 9.5% annualized revenue growth. This tells us the company became more profitable on a per-share basis as it expanded.

Amalgamated Financial Trailing 12-Month EPS (Non-GAAP)

3. Growing TBVPS Reflects Strong Asset Base

In the banking industry, tangible book value per share (TBVPS) provides the clearest picture of shareholder value, as it focuses on concrete assets while excluding intangible items that may not hold value during challenging times.

Amalgamated Financial’s TBVPS increased by 9.9% annually over the last five years, and growth has recently accelerated as TBVPS grew at an exceptional 19.7% annual clip over the past two years (from $16.42 to $23.51 per share).

Amalgamated Financial Quarterly Tangible Book Value per Share

Final Judgment

These are just a few reasons Amalgamated Financial is a high-quality business worth owning. With its shares lagging the market recently, the stock trades at 1.3× forward P/B (or $33.95 per share). Is now a good time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free.

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