On the stock market since 2001, it operates in the world of money and finance. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
No real growth (-1% a year).
We compared this company with its own sector across five subjects.
A score of 50 means class average.
Profit indicators sit around the sector average.
For a bank, strength is measured by capital buffers and reserves — not cash minus debt.
The price looks reasonable next to what the company earns.
Clearly above the class average — a step short of the very top.
Financial Strength: The capital buffer looks thin next to its class; less room to absorb a rough stretch.
angles, checked one by one.
The 2 that stand out are on screen; the rest came back neutral.
The council scores out of 10; report-card grades are out of 100.
Revenue Growth: Sales are growing slowly.
The stock trades near its peak today. For long-term holders the ride has paid off so far — though past performance guarantees nothing about the future.
It pays out $4.24 per share each year — regular cash for whoever holds the stock.
Over the last 3 years, sales fell about 5% a year on average. Profit is holding up, but a shrinking business is a risk worth watching.
The company’s market value is 332 times its annual profit. Even a small disappointment could hit the price hard.
On our five-subject report card, AMFFX sits in the middle of the class: some subjects shine, others don’t. The grade moves as the numbers move.
The takeaway: AMFFX is an established business that has proven its profits for years. The real debate here isn’t the price — it’s whether the company can keep up this pace.